Indian banker awarded for promoting green economy

A Qatar-based Indian banker has been awarded the 'Green Economy Visionary award' for his contributionin environment-friendly activities and for promoting green economy for nearly two decades.

R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, was awarded at the 2016 Unionof Arab Banks International Banking Summit held in Rome on Monday.

He received the award from Mohammed Jarrah Al-Sabah, Chairman of Union of Arab Banks.

Itwas given to him forhis outstanding contribution close to two decades towards environment-friendly activities and thereby promoting green economy.

Seetharaman is a recipient of multiple doctorates.

Doha Bank was incorporated in 1978 and commenced its banking business (including its International Banking services) in Doha, Qatar on March 15, 1979.