Doha: QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, is the first bank to launch its cyber-security awareness campaign, “Stay Protected”, which aims at raising awareness among its customers regarding fraudulent calls and scammers to ensure secure and safe transactions for a smooth banking experience. 

The campaign, which was launched at the beginning of May 2024, comes in support of QCB’s recently launched National Information Security Awareness Campaign, “Stay Aware”, to prove the bank’s support and dedication towards building a culture of safety and awareness for all its customers.

Throughout the period of the campaign, QNB has curated social media videos aimed at targeting all of its customers. The videos included realistic skits of scammers calling customers and pretending to be bank representatives, salespersons, delivery agents, policemen, hospital agents, and even family members, only to obtain sensitive bank accounts information. The campaign aims to deliver the message to all customers in all age groups, and to guide them on how to verify or avoid such suspicious calls. 

Heba Ali Al Tamimi, Senior Executive Vice President of QNB Group Communications, said: “As we continue to provide the best and safest experience for our customers, it’s important to maintain their safety through raising awareness about possible dangers of sharing sensitive information. We are proud to be the first bank in Qatar to launch its cyber-security awareness campaign, and we look forward to the positive outcome of both campaigns, and to working with QCB on preventing cyber threats that may pose a threat on national security”.

QNB Group currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa.

Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 28 countries across 3 continents providing a comprehensive range of advance products and services. The total number of employees is 30,000 operating through approximately 900 locations, with an ATM network of 5,000 machines.