A-The weekly holidays for banks operating in the State of Qatar are on Friday and Saturday. B-Banks' official business hours:

Banks' official business hours to deal with customers, start at 7:30 a.m. and continue for a minimum of five and a half hours daily from Sunday up to Thursday. Banks may open branches in the afternoon for limited hours, provided that QCB's prior approval is obtained, and security and safety conditions are met. Branches in commercial centers, hotels, airport, or any other location, may open during unofficial working hours, as set out above, provided that QCB's prior approval is obtained.

C-Banks' business hours during weekends and the State official holidays:

Banks may open some branches during Fridays and Saturdays, and during the State official holidays to deal with the public for certain hours in the morning or in the evening, provided that QCB's prior approval is obtained, and security and safety conditions are met.

D-Banks will deal with QCB's departments during the following hours, in accordance with Circular No. (111/2012):

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• Cash receipt and delivery: from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.