When was Dukhan Bank established?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Dukhan Bank was officially established and commenced operations as a full-service Islamic bank in Qatar following the successful merger of Barwa Bank and International Bank of Qatar in 2019. The consolidation was formally completed in 2020, creating one of the leading Sharia-compliant banking institutions in the region. Headquartered in Doha, the bank provides comprehensive retail, corporate, and private banking services structured around Islamic financial principles, supporting Qatar's growing economy.

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