06/15/2018
Masraf Al Rayan, Barwa Bank, IBQ call off merger plan
Masraf Al Rayan is a listed entity, while Barwa Bank and IBQ are not listed
Retail Banking
06/14/2018
National Bank of Fujairah to tap debt programme to fund growth
NBF received approval from shareholders in March to convert the Dh500m additional tier 1 capital notes into ordinary shares at Dh2.85 per note.
06/12/2018
Ithmaar Bank unit on growth path
Ithmaar Bank owns 66.
06/11/2018
Going Public: Saudi firms among world's largest publicly traded companies in Forbes list
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06/11/2018
Bank Muscat and Newgen Software Receive The Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Awards, 2018
The awards ceremony was held in Dubai on April 25th, 2018.
06/10/2018
Qatar's Commercial Bank ends UAB stake sale talks with Tabarak
Reuters had reported in April that Tabarak had been granted more time to secure the financing it needs to buy a 40 percent stake in United Arab Bank.
06/10/2018
World Union of Arab Bankers Awards 'Samba' Arab Bank of the Year
CEO of Samba Financial Group, Rania Nashar expressed her pride in this achievement, which reflects the regional position of Samba and the efforts that the Group has been able to build thanks to its commitment
06/07/2018
Qatar remains conducive to new businesses despite siege, says QDB official
If you look back five years ago, Qatar's entrepreneurship ecosystem was totally different from what you see today.
06/07/2018
Algosaibi signs grant agreement with Ebdaa Bank
$263,000 grant will help enhancing bank’s financial solvency and to increase its ability to expand borrowers list
06/05/2018
Russian bank VEB opens office in Abu Dhabi
The VEB representative office in Abu Dhabi will promote cooperation between the UAE and Russia in exports and investment
06/05/2018
Dubai's Mashreq applies for Saudi banking licence
Mashreq already has a presence outside the United Arab Emirates in Egypt and Qatar
05/29/2018
Commercial Bank, QFC sign MoU for strategic partnership
Bank for their corporate banking needs, and allow Commercial Bank to offer retail banking services to the firms’ new and existing employees.
05/29/2018
Omani lenders seek to join merger wave in Mideast banking
The move comes amid consolidation among banks in the six-nation Gulf Co-operation Council to better compete in a crowded market.
05/29/2018
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait seeks acquisitions as Gulf lenders merge
Al Ahli Bank now operates 39 branches in Egypt, as well as 31 domestic branches and two in the UAE
05/28/2018
Emirates NBD wins global recognition at RBI 2018 Global Awards
The bank was recognized as the Middle East Retail Bank of the Year for its exceptional performance in 2017
05/25/2018
Omani lenders seek to join merger wave in Middle East
The move comes amid consolidation among banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council to better compete in a crowded market.
05/24/2018
al khaliji launches first humanoid robot bank ambassadors
With this launch, the bank aims to sensitise the community on the rapid advances in smart banking capabilities around us.
05/24/2018
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait eyes greater share of GCC debt market deals
Kuwaiti lender is building capacity at DIFC hub as it looks to roll out structured finance and advisory services for its clients
05/24/2018
Oman Arab Bank, Alizz Islamic explore merger
Alizz, which has a market capitalization of $200 million, said its board has agreed to proceed and explore this opportunity with Oman Arab Bank, it said in a statement.
05/24/2018
Qatari Bank Closes Gap on Abu Dhabi Rival in Mideast Shuffle
FAB traded at a premium to QNB since a merger in April 2017