Doha Bank recently hosted its annual quiz competition for staff, which saw 12 teams from various business and operating units compete against each other for the top prize.
The competition featured themed questions in the first round, during which the teams answered questions on predetermined subjects, while in the subsequent rounds the topics were pulled out of a hat.
This year’s competition was an “engaging, closely fought affair from the start as the teams vied for the five hot seats, with the winners making it through to the final round by the slimmest of margins,” Doha Bank said in a statement.
The “tight competition continued in the finals”, the statement said, adding that eventually, team Red Hocks was crowned the winner with JKM and RTM Heroes securing second and third places, respectively. Team AVD and team FIT rounded out the top five.
The teams that made it to the final five were composed of staff members from various departments and different nationalities.
Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, said: “The annual quiz competition provides an opportunity for staff at different levels of the organisation to match wits and test their knowledge of current affairs as well as of specific topics and subject areas. The competition ties in nicely with Doha Bank’s focus on employee training and development and our commitment to providing our staff with continuous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
“Engaging employees through activities staged within a learning-oriented yet fun-filled environment helps boost their confidence and knowledge while making them more emotionally connected to the organisation and more enthusiastic about their work. This, in turn, leads to measurable business outcomes and, ultimately, more satisfied customers.”
Extending his congratulations to the winners, Dr Seetharaman noted that the competition would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and hard work of the organisers and volunteers, and expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the event’s success.