Doha Bank CEO on 2Q Results, Strategy, Qatar Property Market

The transcript discusses the bank's strategic decisions, including provisions for GCC branches and the impact of IFRS 9 on profitability. It analyzes the property market in Doha, highlighting the contracting sector's influence on non-performing loans. The bank's approach to boosting profitability involves cost management, exploring new business models, and focusing on global trade. Financing plans and debt issuance are also covered, with insights into the Qatari government's bond issuance. The transcript concludes with a comparison of bank performance and future profitability outlook.

What is the bank's stance on the potential issuance of another sovereign bond by the Qatari government?

How has the banking system in Doha shown resilience over the past year?

What are the bank's targets for profitability in the coming year, considering the current market conditions?