Founded in 1983 as a part of Citigroup,[2] Ahli Bank QSC is a Qatari-owned financial institution that serves individual consumers, small businesses and corporate customers with a range of Corporate Banking, Retail & Private Banking, Treasury & Investments, International Banking and Brokerage Services.[2] Citigroup decided to cease its operations from Qatar in 1987, allowing Ahli Bank to purchase all of its assets[3] and start operating as an autonomous entity.[2]