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Qatar National Bank Q.P.S.C. (QNB Group) was established on June 6, 1964, by decree as the State of Qatar’s first domestically owned commercial bank, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's financial independence and development. Its founding structure reflected a joint-stock model, with initial ownership evenly split between the Qatari government and private Qatari shareholders. In its early years, QNB quickly assumed a key role in national economic growth, notably by financing major infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Doha International Airport in 1966. This initial mandate positioned the institution as a cornerstone of Qatar’s rapidly developing, oil-driven economy.

Today, QNB is a publicly traded company on the Qatar Exchange (QE: QNBK), with its ownership structure maintaining the original balance: 50% held by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country's sovereign wealth fund, and 50% by members of the public. The bank's significance extends far beyond its domestic market; it has grown into the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by total assets, operating a vast international network across more than 31 countries. Domestically, QNB holds an unrivalled market position, controlling a significant share of the country’s banking system assets, and maintains a privileged relationship with the government, making it critical for financing large-scale Qatari government and government-related entity (GRE) projects.