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NBK Insider Issue 18 - December 2009

NEWS Bulletin

NBK FURTHERS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR STAFF

We recently held a healthy and safety awareness seminar for internal staff hosting Dr. Yasser Morsy, Health inspector and team leader for hospital investigation in the communicable decease control section of the Supreme Council of Health, to further public knowledge of the global H1N1 dis-ease.

The seminar took place at NBK headquarters where Dr. Morsy gave a comprehensive presentation on H1N1 including preventive and pre-emptive tips and advice. Attendees had the opportunity to get first-hand information to their most pressing questions and discuss methods to protect themselves and their families from the disease that has swept the world at a glance..

Ayman Khaleel, NBK COO said: "Our staff's safety and welfare tops our organizational agenda. We, at NBK, make sure to engage every personnel in programs and activities that aim at enhancing their workplace environment and help them lead a healthier lifestyle."

"Our staff's safety and wel-fare tops our organizational agenda. “

FAST FACTS

• As of November 25, 2009, there are now around

2,475 H1N1 fatalities in 62 countries

• Qatar has now 8th fatality case of Swine flu cases

• Proper handwashing is the most effective means of

preventing the spread of disease

• Cough into your elbow or shoulder if you do not have

a tissue

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NEWS Bulletin

BRABUS SUPER CAR REACHED DOHA NBK Prime Ride announced the arrival of its latest BRABUS super car, the SL Rocket SV12R with 750hp. The BRABUS Super Cars are always offered as fully-finished BRABUS vehi-cles. Known as the Roadster King, SL Rocket is a coupe one mo-ment and a roadster the next. The SL 600-based BRABUS SV12 R Roadster is a versatile super sports car, dressed in a couture suit. Handcrafted the BRABUS way and equipped with every con-ceivable extra, the SV12 R combines supreme luxury with su-per-car performance. Its hand-built 6.3 liter, bi-turbo V12 en-gine develops an earth shattering 750 hp (551kW) with 1,350 Nm of torque. The new 6.3 R Biturbo 750 engine, 20” wheels and an interior covered in exquisite BRABUS bio-mastic leather are the main ingredients that go into its making. Aerodynamic styling com-ponents, upgraded suspension, and the BRABUS/Alcon brake system with 12-pistons front calipers underline the SV12 R’s staggering performance with enhanced looks and supreme poise and stability. The Roadster Kind reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 sec and 200 km/h in 10.5 sec only. Abdel Kader Ghalaieeny, Operation Manager at Prime Ride said:”NBK prime Ride is proud to be the sole agent of BRABUS in Qatar. We're gearing up towards introducing a full range of BRABUS super cars to Qatar in 2010 and this range will include the S-SV12R, SL-SV12 R, CL-SV12R and the C-Bullit."

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NEWS Bulletin

Qatar Automobiles Company extends value promotion on Mitsubishi vehicles

QAC has extended its value promotion on Mitsubishi vehicles offering lower prices and interest rates, and attractive financial solutions. QAC had joined hands with Doha Bank during the Holy Month of Ramadan to offer the promotion exclu-sively for Mitsubishi vehicles, which has been well-received by customers. One of the biggest automotive promotions of its kind in Qatar, the QAC offer has now been further strengthened by an array of new and innovative customer service solutions. Khalid Abu Shaa’ban, General Manager, QAC, said that extending the Ramadan promotion highlights the company’s strategy of offering easy purchase options for Mitsubishi vehicles. “Mitsubishi has an extensive range of vehicles that suits every budget and preference. Our promotion is a value addition for customers,

who are looking at competitive rates for automo-tive purchases.” He added: “This customer-focused sales drive is further complemented by added service options. We are opening a dedicated customer service centre for Mitsubishi vehicles that will add to the convenience of customers by offering all services under one roof and assure the use of original spare parts.” QAC is offering lifetime warranty on the various models of Mitsubishi vehicles and assists cus-tomers with consultancy on easy financial solu-tions.

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NBK Insider wishes a Happy Birthday to:

NBK Family Round-Up!

Nasser Bin Khaled welcomes new

assets to the family

Nasser Bin Khaled wishes farewell and best of luck to:

Rogelio Bautista Bosch Automotive 18-Dec

Robert Bravo Bosch Automotive 1-Dec

Jeyakumar Vadivel Bosch Automotive 30-Dec

Samuel Zidan Bosch Automotive 1-Dec

Sudath Walakulu Bosch Automotive 4-Dec

Alain Salloum Bosch Automotive 2-Dec

Najmullah Seyyid Bosch Automotive 23-Dec

Gerald Aquino Class Leasing 24-Dec

Peter Wachemi Muchemi Class Leasing 25-Dec

Mohmmad Sherif Doha Petrol Station 4-Dec

Stephen Villote Doha Petrol Station 24-Dec

Orlando Jr. Abuan Doha Petrol Station 28-Dec

Sathisan Kannadi Ever Gulf 15-Dec

Ajay Misra Ever Gulf 2-Dec

Mohamad Najia Ever Gulf 1-Dec

Siham El Sahily Fashion 1-Dec

Mohammad Sabuj Fashion 1-Dec

Sammy Alba Fashion 26-Dec

Bahaa Al-Athearhe Heavy Equipment 25-Dec

Muhaned Tarazi Heavy Equipment 23-Dec

Khandaker Didar Hossain Intech 31-Dec

Dambar Thapa Intech 9-Dec

Rasimin Bin Darna Intech 29-Dec

Imron Rosadi Intech 7-Dec

Kadrawi Soda Intech 1-Dec

Mohammed Ahmed Intech 2-Dec

Carsidi Waryib Intech 15-Dec

Satuddin Rawi Intech 3-Dec

Sukriyah Tasman Intech 4-Dec

Mishra Muni Vyas Intech 15-Dec

Moti Bahadur Muktan Intech 9-Dec

Janak Kumar Tamang Intech 10-Dec

Jon Fajri Bin Jumari Intech 17-Dec

Miftaqul Bin Jumari Intech 12-Dec

Manoj Narayanan Intech 20-Dec

Jimeric Deterala Manakish Al Basha 24-Dec

Jerwin Fernandez Manakish Al Basha 21-Dec

Christian Corpuz Manakish Al Basha 8-Dec

Melecio Ramos Metropolis 17-Dec

Melanie Pacunayen Metropolis 11-Dec

Muhammad Amin Feroze din Michelin 15-Dec

Diosdado Mateo Michelin 6-Dec

Danilo Suarez Capardo Michelin 1-Dec

Jojie Tibegar Michelin 4-Dec

Riyas Alavi National Ind. Company 12-Dec

Faroque Ahmad Imtiaz Ali NBK Auto 4-Dec

Thambi Kuttappan NBK Auto 30-Dec

Talal Abdullah NBK Auto 1-Dec

Vijiyan Ezuthanchan NBK Auto 12-Dec

Joselito Capati NBK Auto 31-Dec

David Nigigi NBK Auto 25-Dec

Naser Lutfi Barakeh NBK Auto 19-Dec

Alexnader Ventabal NBK Auto 19-Dec

Abeer Mesbah Koffa NBK Auto 7-Dec

Rolando Sobrepena NBK Auto 19-Dec

Bernard Zaragoza NBK Auto 16-Dec

Firas Akram Kadora NBK Auto 27-Dec

Shahi Jaafari NBK Auto 20-Dec

Firas Al Zaknoun NBK Auto 13-Dec

Basavaraj Nagendra NBK Auto 21-Dec

Nuwan Kosala Gurugei NBK Auto 1-Dec

Amjad Ashraf NBK Carpentry 5-Dec

Mohamed Salam Adambawa NBK Carpentry 13-Dec

Mohammad Noor El-madad NBK Holding 28-Dec

Mohammed Saleh NBK Holding 5-Dec

Mohammad El-Asmar NBK Holding 6-Dec

Emad Shehada NBK Holding 29-Dec

Mohd Hanafy Suleiman NBK Holding 30-Dec

Wael Ali Al-Salam Al Masri NBK Holding 20-Dec

Elmer Samparada NBK Holding 28-Dec

Rias Ahmad Parambil NBK Holding 18-Dec

Mubarak Al-Kubaisi NBK Holding 5-Dec

Anabel Astillo NBK Holding 13-Dec

Magdy Hassan Ashour NBK Holding 26-Dec

Rolando Escanan NBK Real Estate 8-Dec

Hanadi Ibrahim NBK Real Estate 1-Dec

Jomar Oplado NBK Real Estate 25-Dec

Mary Crist Rayos NBK Real Estate 24-Dec

Mohammed Amin Zaghloul NBK Real Estate 25-Dec

Crisostomo Enriquez NBK Real Estate 29-Dec

Dav Prakash NBK Real Estate 6-Dec

Munasinghe Waduraralalage NBK Trading 13-Dec

Jayatilaka Gamage NBK Trading 1-Dec

Jayaraj Angodage Don NBK Trading 14-Dec

Anwardeen Ayanvedeen NBK Trading 15-Dec

Edirisingha Edirisingha NBK Trading 5-Dec

Sarath Kumra Liyanage NBK Trading 20-Dec

Jagsir Khan NBK Trading 9-Dec

Mohammad Abdul Wahid NBK Trading 22-Dec

Mahmoud Jasser NBK Trading 12-Dec

Gurlal Singh Bhatti NBK Trading 26-Dec

Ruwan Koralage NBK Trading 11-Dec

Perumalraju Ganapathy NBK Trading 26-Dec

Gayan Kankanamalage NBK Trading 27-Dec

Surendran Krishnasami NBK Trading 16-Dec

Leopold Tennyson Fernando NBK Trading 10-Dec

Basim Khamis NBK travel 26-Dec

Dannah Nuguid Cornejo Prime Ride 28-Dec

A Shayan Kithsiri QAC 20-Dec

Veronico Tumalom QAC 17-Dec

Salim Khan QAC 27-Dec

Mohammad Yasser QAC 15-Dec

Joselito Matias QAC 24-Dec

Alugnal Mohandas QAC 15-Dec

Mohammad Alam QAC 25-Dec

Norman Flores QAC 5-Dec

Rathnasiri Widana Arachchige QAC 30-Dec

Ram Hamal QAC 19-Dec

ALfredo Ortiz QAC 16-Dec

Richard Terrado QAC 14-Dec

Erwin Opone QAC 4-Dec

Yaman ElSaeid QAC 5-Dec

Ismail Ali QAC 9-Dec

Crisanto Zaquita QAC 9-Dec

Aleem Hussein QAC 3-Dec

Buddhika Hiththaralage QAC 10-Dec

Abdulla Abu Hassan QAC 4-Dec

Mohammed Ramahi QAC 8-Dec

Hashem Hussein Ueazpour QAC 25-Dec

Shameen Ali QAC 10-Dec

Motaz Al-Hams QAC 18-Dec

Abdulla T P QAC 3-Dec

Emelyn Ecoy Quiksilver 3-Dec

Ripan Bepari Select 20-Dec

Gamini Arachige Silver Cafe 20-Dec

Fadi Ashour Silver Cafe 12-Dec

Maricor Dagson ZAI 13-Dec

Jamil Moh Jarkho ZAI 1-Dec

Mohamed Naleem Ziebart 14-Dec

Mehfooz Qureshi NBK Carpentry Carpenter

Gulzar Ali Ansari NBK Carpentry Carpenter

Mercy Reyes NBKS Holdings Accountant

Eufemia Durolfo NBKS Holdings Accountant

Sebastian Kurian NBK Carpentry Estimator

Slobodan Glusac NBK Carpentry Skilled Fitter

Stojan Jevtic NBK Carpentry Skilled Fitter

Marko Ruzic NBK Carpentry Skilled Fitter

Predrag Jovanovic NBK Carpentry Skilled Fitter

Sinisa Trbojevic NBK Carpentry Skilled Fitter

Manar Alhashwa MMC Industrial Area Receptionist

Chamara Meren-

nage NBK Trading General Helper

Ronilo Lapiz NBK Auto Technician

Raul Aguilar NBK Auto Technician

Christopher Colis Kawasaki Service Manager

Hecham Saif NBK Auto Sales Consultant

Liyanage Somasena NBK Trading General Helper

Rey Cabangal NBK Auto Technician

R. Edirisuriyage Labourer Prime F & B

Brian Liiaban Cook Prime F & B

George Al Kazzi Sales Engineer NBK & Sons

Pushpa Thu- Labourer Prime F & B

Zaldy Ramirez Pump Filler NBK & Sons

Fatma Eid Secretary NBK & Sons

Karla Javier Sales Assistant NBK Fashion

Sainudeen Now- Heavy Vehicle NBK Trading

Haydee Sacyaten Procurement

Coordinator H-Deco Qatar

Florin Moisuc Health & Safety

Supervisor H-Deco Qatar

Lachuman Giri Cleaner QAC

Joanne Cruz Secretary NBK & Sons

Honorio Escobedo Auto Painter Tech-

nician NBK & Sons

Richard Zoelta Auto Painter NBK & Sons

kotlo Parambil Team Leader NBK & Sons

Noor Peer Mo- General Helper NBK Trading

Noor Peer Mo-

hamed

Pump Operator

Helper NBK Trading

kedar Rai Clerk QAC

Atip Atip Prempan Auto Electrician NBK Auto

Weerask Thap-

pool Auto Mechanic NBK Auto

Ralph Alitagag Waiter Prime F & B

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A Culture of Progress! – HR Thoughts, At a Glance

SAP Key User Training Program in Finance Dear colleagues, As we strive to improve the technology knowledge at NBK, the SAP Key User Training for the Finance Department was launched on the 26th of October 2009. As with the success of the SAP Dealer Business Management (DBM) program, the SAP Key User Program for Finance is our means of deploying training by lev-eraging on existing “Key” users who are identified as subject matter experts in their own field. The Key Users attended a Train-The-Trainer (T3) workshop to help them develop their teaching skills in prepara-tion for the new role. We have been successful with this approach and we’re doing the same for the corporate units – the Finance Department being the first one. Forty One (41) employees have participated in Seven (7) training sessions cover-ing various SAP processes specific to Finance such as General Ledger (GL), Post-dated Check Process (PDC), Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Report painter. Participants and Key Users alike were very appreciative for the training sessions and have shared the following testimo-nials: • “This training helps me a lot because it clarified the areas that I’m not too fa-

miliar with SAP…helps clear out the doubts.” • “I’m glad I attended this training because SAP is what I use every day and this

gave me more ideas on how to maximize its capabilities making me work faster.”

• “I’ve already familiar with SAP but attending these sessions taught me more that I never realized were possible in the first place.”

• “These trainings help me understand the other accounting processes that I don’t exactly do but affects my job. It helps me see the bigger picture and how

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A Culture of Progress! – HR Thoughts, At a Glance

Performance Management Review – December 2009 cycle

Dear colleagues, December 2009 marks the end of our third review for the Performance Management Program. During November and December, expect your supervisor or manager to schedule a review / coaching & feedback session to capture your contributions as of December 2009. This exercise aims to: • Identify employee’s strengths and how to further leverage on them • Identify employee’s areas for improvement and create a develop-

ment plan to address them i.e. Training needed, Technical, Compe-tency, Technology, etc.

• Compare accomplishments against set goals and objectives from the last review period

• Set clear goals and objectives for the next review period The key purpose of this program is to promote continuous improvement, and identify areas to be improved. This also allows the time for manag-ers, supervisors, and employees to discuss how their achievements di-rectly contribute to the success of Nasser Bin Khaled and recognize the contributions of employees, clarify goals and objectives. All performance reviews are due in HR before January 1, 2010. Everyone is encouraged to arrange to make sure you have your review session scheduled with your supervisor or manager before then. Good luck everyone! HR Department NBK

”People forget how fast you did a job– but they remember

how well you did it.” - Howard Newton

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This section of the Insider is dedicated to each and every team member; it is your channel to share your concerns with your man-agement and have all your inquiries answered. We have added this section to encourage upward and downward communications among staff and management. Your questions will be delivered to the right people in total confidentiality and anonymity; therefore please feel free to send us your thoughts, ideas and queries to nbkinsider@nbks.com Kindly note that this section is dedicated to corporate-related questions that are of general benefit to all the staff at NBK. For any PERSONAL inquiries, kindly drop us an email at hrservices@nbks.com and a specialized HR employee will an-swer your inquiry within 24 hours.

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Special thanks to Mr. Anwar Ansari for providing the articles. He is a Cana-dian professional engineer working for SNC-Lavalin ProFac, Qatar as Health and Safety Manager.

Your Health, Our Concern!

HEALTHY LIVING

Many of us enter a new year resolved to eat better, slim down, or seek care for a nagging health problem. But as the year unfolds, we manage to put off our good in-tentions and slip back into old negative habits.

The following checklist provides a quick review of what's important for general health. It may help you iden-tify the primary goals needing your attention in the coming months. Number them in order of importance to you. • I am within 10-15 pounds / 5-7

kilograms of my healthiest weight.

• I follow a schedule for routine screenings with my provider.

• I accumulate 30-60 minutes of aerobic physical ac-tivity most days of the week.

• I do strength-training exercises 2-3 times a week. • I eat at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables a

day. • I limit foods high in saturated fat and avoid those with

trans fat. • I don’t use tobacco, or am seeking help with quitting. • I limit alcohol to no more than 2 standard drinks a

day. • I brush my teeth twice a day and floss them every day

and have routine dental checks. • I usually get 7-8 hours of sleep a day. • I feel generally positive and hopeful. • I have a network of friends for mutual support and fun. • I relax and find quiet time most days.

The next six months offer a clean slate and a chance to set new targets. You may be juggling a busy schedule, but don’t leave your health priorities behind. Each day ask yourself, "What am I doing today to achieve this goal?" Perhaps the first area to master is time - start tracking how you send it so you can fit in the activities you need to succeed.

Health Notes Sunscreen - most people apply a little too infre-quently for adequate protection from harmful UVA / UVB radiation, according to dermatologists. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, even if you are going to be outside for les than an hour, since sweat can quickly thin it. For full cov-erage, the average adult body needs about one ounce, the amount in a shot glass. Apply it about a half hour before you head outside and use it even on cloudy days. Note: The SPF number only indicates protection against UVB. For protection against UVA, look for product that con-tains avobenzone (Parsol- 1789), Mexoryl, titanium diox-ide and lor zinc oxide, advises Dermatology.ca. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors deserve a place aboard boats and RVs with cooking and heating equip-ment, or in any tightly sealed, energy-efficient home. CO is deadly odorless invisible gas produced by faulty heat-ers and stoves. CO detectors can sound an alarm when dangerous levels of the gas are present. Make your day work well. Disorganization wastes time. Most of us spend hours every week looking for stuff when we could be doing something productive. Pull it together: Purge old files, piles of papers and reading material, clean and store tools and find a permanent place for everything- the hours you spend organizing and creating structure will come back to you as saved time when you need it most. Have some WHOLEsome carbo-hydrates. When buying whole grains look for "whole" grain listed first in the ingredient list, such as whole wheat, whole oats, or whole-grain cornmeal. Every day, make at least half of the grains you eat whole grain- one serving equals 1 slice of whole-wheat bread, 30 g f cold whole-grain cereal, or a half-cup/125 ml of cooked brown rice. This plan could reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Techniques for Balance (Part III) Alan Weiss, Ph.D., CMC – Founder, Summit Consulting Group

Ignore other people's "rules" unless you're in their house. Some guy tells me that he "has to hesitate to follow me on Twitter because I don't use it cor-rectly." I guess they skipped the secret decoder ring when they accepted my email account. People make rules because you’re racing too far ahead of them. Next time you’re apt to quickly poke fun or be sarcastic, and you believe that “casting the first stone” is an empty Biblical admonition, think about David Let-terman. When you focus on someone’s needs, instead of the features and benefits of your alternative, you become a source of unique value and not another end-less, price-sensitive commodity. Most people jump to their feet after a mediocre play because of two factors: They’ve lost the power to discriminate between good and average, and they don’t want to take the ego blow of appearing “not to get it.”

If you feel as if the driver ahead who didn’t signal, or the passenger in front of you who reclined the seat into your lap, or the person talking during the movie, are uniquely tormenting you, then you need to work on your persecution complex. It’s healthy to forgive someone who hurt you, but it’s unhealthy to allow them to hurt you repeatedly.

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Energy Drains

If you seem to lack the energy to move forward, ask yourself this question.

What is draining you? Are there negative habits or thought patterns that steal your energy away? Make the effort to identify them and make the commitment to change. Are there people in your life who drain your energy with their negativity? Choose to get yourself more often around more positive, enthusiastic, empowered and empowering people. Are you being constantly depleted by your focus on the world's difficulties? Challenge yourself to identify the positive possibilities that are present in every difficult situation, and remember that the future is what you make it. Is too much of your energy being consumed by a particular shortcoming in your skills or abilities? Take the time to make improvements in those skills, and transform weakness into strength.

Whatever may be draining your energy, you can find it and successfully

deal with it. Once you do, you will find you have all that is necessary to accomplish whatever you choose.

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