Commercial Bank Celebrates Qatar National Day and Honors Hussain Alfardan’s Legacy
01 January 2026
Commercial Bank celebrated Qatar National Day, reaffirming the occasion as a significant national milestone that reflects the values of unity, loyalty, dedication, and belonging, while highlighting the nation’s achievements and its continued journey built on wisdom, ambition, and sustained progress.
The Bank also reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to supporting comprehensive national development and contributing to the realization of Qatar National Vision 2030 through the delivery of innovative banking services that strengthen the national economy and help build a prosperous future for generations to come.
During the celebration, recognized the remarkable journey of Mr. Hussain Alfardan, Founding Managing Director, whose five decades of leadership and expertise have strengthened the Bank’s position and shaped its corporate culture, reflecting the spirit of innovation and excellence that has been central to Qatar’s development journey.
The celebration was attended by Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman; Omar Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director; along with members of the Board of Directors, including Sheikh Jabor bin Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani; Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman; Salem Khalaf Al Mannai; Mohammed Ismail Mandani Al Emadi; Mohammed Yasser Al Mossallam; and Hussain Omar Alfardan, reflecting their continued engagement with the Bank’s national and cultural initiatives.
Sheikh Abdulla Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of Commercial Bank, welcomed the attendees, Mr. Hussain Alfardan, Vice Chairman of the Bank, and the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management, saying: “We celebrate Qatar National Day, a significant national occasion that embodies our values of identity, unity, and achievement, reflecting the ambitious journey of a nation built on wise leadership and continuous dedication. We reaffirm on this day our ongoing commitment to contributing to the nation’s development and prosperity, and to strengthening the State of Qatar’s standing and leadership at both the regional and international levels.
We take pride in honoring Mr. Hussain Alfardan, in recognition of his remarkable career filled with impactful contributions that have served as a cornerstone in developing Commercial Bank and strengthening its corporate culture over the past five decades.
On this occasion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and convey our sincerest wishes to him for enduring health, while reaffirming our commitment to build on this institutional legacy in alignment with Qatar’s vision.
Mr. Hussain Alfardan commented: “It is an honor to revisit with you the chapters of a journey that has extended over fifty years, marked by days that witnessed both beautiful effort and unwavering ambition, with achievements forged through dedication before reward. Fifty years at Commercial Bank were not merely years counted, but a lifetime of giving and a rich human experience that taught me that work is not merely a job, but a mission; and that true success is born when values align with ambition, when a team becomes a family, and when an objective transforms into a shared dream. The Commercial Bank today stands strong, resilient, and deeply rooted. I have been honored to spend fifty years of work and dedication within its walls.
I leave Commercial Bank with complete confidence in the next generation that will carry forward our responsibilities, under the leadership of Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, who, together with a talented group of ambitious young professionals, will guide the Bank toward greater success and continued development.
He concluded by affirming that the spirit of commitment, creativity, and collaboration is what distinguishes Commercial Bank, and that it will remain present and lead the bank to further achievements in the future.”
Stephen Moss, Group Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank, said: “On Qatar National Day, we honor the legacy of a proud nation and its remarkable journey of achievements. Guided by its values of ambition and excellence, Commercial Bank continues to move forward with a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and institutional excellence, strengthening our role in supporting national development and creating sustainable value for our community and customers.”