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Commercial Bank Hosts IPL Finals Dinner

16 June 2013

​Live streaming of the Indian Premier League 2013 cricket finals at the W Hotel for Bank customers and top celebrities

 
Doha, Qatar: Key customers of Commercial Bank were recently treated to an evening of cricket at the W Hotel.  Guests at the prestigious event were treated to live streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 cricket finals as well as an Indian dinner. The third annual event, which was held at the luxurious W Hotel, was well attended by Commercial Bank’s Non-resident Indian (NRI), Enterprise and Corporate Banking customers, in addition to a number of prominent members of the Indian business and professional community. Veteran Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil, and Vikram Sathaye, a leading cricket entertainment personality, provided lively entertainment and discussions during the evening in the form of humorous anecdotes, fun facts and amusing cricketing stories. HE the Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, Mr. Sanjiv Arora and his wife Mrs. Chhaya Arora, also attended the event as special guests.
 
 
 

The event featured a sumptuous Indian dinner during the live streaming of the IPL 2013 finals. Commercial Bank also awarded attending guests a number of prizes, including a grand prize of 40,000 FlyMiles, which, among other destinations, would allow the winner to buy a business class return ticket to any destination in India. FlyMiles is Commercial Bank’s new loyalty programme catering to customers’ full travel needs; allowing them the flexibility to book a flight and hotel from and to anywhere in the world, at any time. There are no blackout periods on any airline restricting travel timing, and the FlyMiles points scheme can be used to pay taxes and other related travel charges.

 

Speaking at the event, Dean Proctor, Executive General Manager of Retail and Consumer Banking at Commercial Bank, reaffirmed the Bank’s continued commitment to the community through dedicated services for NRIs, Enterprise Banking and Corporate Banking customers. “Commercial Bank understands that all business needs are different. Therefore we provide a range of bespoke products and services to all our customers to ensure that each and every one receives the best possible support and advice for their line of business.”

 
Kenneth Clark, Head of Enterprise Banking at Commercial Bank, a dedicated unit for Small and Medium Enterprises, thanked all guests for attending. “I am delighted that you have all been able to join us for another hugely successful evening and the extremely exciting Indian Premier League cricket finals. At Commercial Bank we are not only dedicated to the highest level of customer service, but also to meeting customers’ lifestyle aspirations and personal interests through quality and exclusive events held throughout the year.”

 
Customers interested in learning more about Commercial Bank’s NRI services can email nri@cbq.qa or call +974 444905683 / 5391.
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