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Commercial Bank of Qatar Hosts SME Business Development Workshop With Qatar Development Bank
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Commercial Bank hosted an SME business development workshop with Qatar Development Bank and MBG Corporate Services.
- The workshop covered corporate strategy, governance, enterprise risk management and an introduction to finance.
- Fahad Badar said Commercial Bank's role extends beyond financing to helping businesses build capabilities and financial readiness.
Commercial Bank of Qatar hosted a workshop for small and medium-sized enterprises with Qatar Development Bank and MBG Corporate Services, covering corporate strategy, governance, enterprise risk management and an introduction to finance. The Gulf Times reported the event on October 27, 2026.
Inside the Commercial Bank SME Workshop
The workshop brought together SME business owners and decision-makers, according to the Gulf Times. Sessions presented expert perspectives on corporate strategy, governance, enterprise risk management and an introduction to finance.
Discussions also covered financing readiness, followed by a question-and-answer session and networking, allowing participants to engage with the speakers and connect with fellow attendees. Participants gained practical guidance on financing readiness and growth planning.
Fahad Badar, Executive General Manager and Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer of Commercial Bank, said: "SMEs are central to Qatar's economic diversification and long-term competitiveness. At Commercial Bank, we see our role extending beyond financing to helping businesses build the capabilities, resilience and financial readiness needed to grow sustainably."
Dr Hamad Salem Mejegheer, executive director of SME Development at Qatar Development Bank, said: "Strengthening the business foundations of SMEs is central to enhancing their competitiveness and enabling sustainable growth."
Naresh Manchanda, CEO of MBG Corporate Services, said: "Qatar is fostering the development of leading institutions with a forward-looking vision to promote knowledge sharing and support SMEs, guided by the principle that compliance comes first and growth must follow."
Commercial Bank's Earlier MBG Workshop
According to akta.pro company records, Commercial Bank collaborated with MBG Corporate Services in February 2026 to host an advisory workshop on enterprise risk management and business continuity planning in Doha. The same records show the bank issued $500 million of Additional Tier 1 perpetual capital securities at a 6.25% yield in March 2026, with subscriptions exceeding $1.5 billion at peak from globally diversified investors.
Commercial Bank of Qatar is Qatar's first private bank, founded in 1974, offering retail, corporate, premium and government banking through branches, digital platforms and subsidiaries including CB Asset Management and Alternatif Bank in Turkey, according to akta.pro company records.
Commercial Bank's Recent SME and Business Events
On October 3, 2026, Commercial Bank and Alternatif Bank hosted "Beyond Borders" to support Turkish companies' Gulf expansion, bringing together senior representatives from Gulf banks, the Gulf Times reported. On October 19, 2026, the bank took part in the 2026 IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok from 12 to 18 October with a delegation including board members and senior executives, The Peninsula Newspaper reported.
On October 22, 2026, Commercial Bank launched Pay by Plate, a fuel payment method using vehicle plate numbers, available to its cardholders, with transactions triggered instantly at West Bay Petrol Station, The Peninsula Newspaper reported.