Lesha Bank LLC (Public) (the ‘Bank’ or ‘Lesha Bank’) announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® making it the first and only bank in Qatar to receive this certificate as a recognition of its outstanding work environment by Great Place to Work® Middle East (www.greatplacetowork.me).

Lesha Bank underwent the certification survey for the first time, with 60 employees participating in the survey on an anonymous basis. The process also included a culture audit of the Bank’s HR practices. Lesha Bank achieved an overall rating of 94%, a remarkable result for a fist time entry captured across all aspects of the survey in equal proportion.

The high marks and certification are a luminant testament to the Bank’s efforts to provide an environment where associates can thrive and succeed. Employee engagement and development are one of the hallmarks of the Bank, constantly striving to support career growth and work life balance, as well as rewarding and recognizing teams’ efforts.

With the guidance of the Bank’s management team, everyone at the Bank is encouraged to reach their full potential through various learning and development programs, engagement activities, and peer-to-peer recognition achievements. Lesha Bank has always had an open-door policy to encourage open communication.

Mr. Mohammed Mohammed, Lesha Bank Deputy COO, said: “We are extremely proud to be certified as a great place to work, which is a reflection of our leadership’s vision and commitment to our inclusive work environment, diversity, and appreciation to our employees who are leading us to business success. We will continue to invest in human talent, which will further support our ambition to remain the employer of choice.”

Mr. Abdulrahman Totonji, Lesha Bank CEO, commented: “Alhamdullilah, we are honored to be the first and only bank in Qatar to receive this certification that reaffirms our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and supported. We thank our employees for their trust as we work together toward achieving our shared goals and create an environment that fosters respect, trust, and fairness among us all.”

Lesha Bank LLC (Public) is the first independent Shari’a-compliant Bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ).