Bank of Beirut Continues its Local Expansion

By opening its 43^rd Branch in Zouk Mosbeh

In line with its expansion strategy, locally and abroad, and in its continuous endeavor to serve its clients throughout the Lebanese territories, Bank of Beirut s.a.l. released early this morning the opening of its 43^rd Branch in Zouk Mosbeh, Kessrwan, early this month.

The opening of this new Branch falls within the Bank of Beirut’s strategy to further expand and modernize its branch network in Lebanon, ensuring the proper and wide channeling of its large range of products and services to the largest number of individuals and companies.

In a modern, transparent and open architecture, reflecting its clear communication and quality-oriented work philosophy, the new Branch welcomes its customers on a 415 sq. m. space allowing its customers to conduct all their banking transactions with complete comfort and individual care.

The opening of Zouk Mosbeh Branch comes after a series of branch openings and inaugurations. In around a year, in Lebanon , four new Branches - ABC Ashrafieh, Aley, Ashrafieh Sioufi and Gefinor - were inaugurated. In addition, earlier this year, Bank of Beirut has launched its operations in Sultanate of Oman and acquired about 20% of the shares of one of the largest banks in Sudan . Also, Bank of Beirut has lately signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Doha Bank - Qatar thus, putting its services at the disposal of its clients in 9 countries, namely England , Nigeria , United Arab Emirates , Iraq and Cyprus , in addition to Lebanon , Sultanate of Oman, Qatar and Sudan .

It is worth noting that ABC Ashrafieh Branch is the first Branch in Lebanon offering its services until 10:00 p.m., all week days including Sundays and holidays.

With its “Banking Beyond Borders” slogan, Bank of Beirut always seeks to provide the best services, in order to meet the needs and expectations of the society it serves.      

Beirut , November 1^st, 2007