07/11/2019
How Zenith Bank makes application for Dubai VISA easy
The Visa fees would be instantly charged to the customer’s account and he/she would be notified of the status of his/her visa application within 36 hours.
Retail Banking
07/11/2019
First Bank completes takeover of Bank Leumi Romania
First Bank received Romania's anti-trust body's nod for the deal in June, two months after it announced plans to acquire 99.9235% of Bank Leumi Romania for an undisclosed price.
07/11/2019
Reinventing retail banking event in September
The event will take place on 3rd and 4th September 2019 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.
07/11/2019
QNB Group: Financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2019
Loans and advances grew by 5%
07/11/2019
NBB first bank to join national Ekyc platform mandated by CBB and operated by Benefit
NBB was the first bank in the Kingdom to join the platform, which will be used by all financial institutions to simplify and ease client onboarding and KYC maintenance requirements electronically.
07/10/2019
AA- ratings affirmed for FAB, outlook stable
CI stated that FAB’s large size, good customer franchises, diversified business base spread across the UAE and overseas as well as good management and strong key financial parameters are principal factors supporting the lender’s core financial
07/09/2019
Top 10 biggest companies in the Middle East & Africa
Business Chief looks at the top 10 biggest companies in the Middle East & Africa, according to their revenue and reputation as an employer.
07/09/2019
QIB wins “Best Islamic Bank in Qatar” award
This was the WUAB’s fifth annual ceremony for Arab banking excellence and achievements, which is an umbrella group for more than 500 bankers in the Arab region and around the world.
07/09/2019
UAE banking system remains sound
The overall Return on Assets (ROA) remained at 1.5% in 2018 as bank assets expanded broadly in line with net profits.
07/08/2019
Noor Bank raises funds for Azimut's Fixed Maturity Fund
Largest US-dollar Islamic fixed maturity plan in the UAE under a Dubai International Financial Centre domiciliation.
07/08/2019
China & Gulf expansion to boost Trade Bank of Iraq's revenues: chairman
The bank, owned by the Iraqi government and with assets of around $30 billion, helps fund about 80 percent of the trade finance business in Iraq.
07/04/2019
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to Cut About 2,000 Jobs After Merger
Three-way merger created Gulf region’s fifth-biggest lender
07/04/2019
Lebanese banks eye digital future
Lebanese banking is currently in a state of transition, according to Jocelyne Chahwan, the head of retail banking and a deputy general manager at BLOM Bank.
07/03/2019
Mashreq Bank launches its "Mashreq Rewards" in partnership with Fawry
Mashreq Rewards can be used to redeem at partnering outlets such as Amer Group , Tseppas MG, B.Tech and Spinneys; apart from utility bills payments and cash vouchers across Fawry outlets plus that will be launched soon.
07/03/2019
UAE’s credit growth picks up momentum in May
Credit data analysed by the Economics Team at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank showed the average monthly pace of loan growth in the first five months of 2019
07/03/2019
QIB Launches 2019 Summer Campaign for Visa cardholders
The campaign starts from first of July until 30th of September, giving QIB Visa Credit and Debit cardholders a chance to win thrilling prizes with every transaction made of QR 500
07/03/2019
QNB recognised as Middle East and Africa region's largest bank
The bank reported some of its best annual results ever during the review period supported by the success of its business strategy, with a global ranking of 75th in the list.
07/03/2019
Kuwait's Burgan Bank sells $500 mln in bonds to boost capital
The transaction - expected to price later on Tuesday - received orders of around $2.2 billion, the document showed.
07/03/2019
Emirates NBD Egypt PMI
Companies leave selling prices unchanged amid efforts to boost sales
07/02/2019
Ithmaar Bank invites Bahrain FinTech and startups to explore open banking opportunities
To achieve participation of all stakeholders in this path breaking initiative, it is important for the businesses to participate with banks