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National Bank of Fujairah Launches ‘Ajyal’, a Bespoke Banking Service for Young Emiratis

The survey uncovered that when choosing their banking services partner, a bank’s reputation and zero-balance requirement helps define their decision.

Commercial Bank bags ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ award

Commercial Bank has had a successful 2018 to date, indicating that the execution of its five-year strategic plan to be the best bank in Qatar is on track.

Masraf Al Rayan records 9-month profit of QR1.63bn

Masraf Al Rayan continues to lead the banking sector with “one of the best” operational efficiency ratios of 23.12% compared to its peers in the market.

Al Salam Bank launches Visa credit card offers

Customers can redeem their earned miles directly towards Gulf Air’s Falconflyer loyalty programme for a number of benefits

Middle East banks decide bigger can be better

Sharp fall in oil prompted reforms and spurred interest in tie-ups

Two Omani banks announce agreement to merge

It has also been agreed that Alizz Islamic Bank will continue to operate as a dedicated Islamic banking franchise of the merged entity and will maintain management autonomy ensuring that there will be no negative impact on existing customers or stakeholde

Commercial Bank ‘committed’ to Turkey on long term: CEO

Turkey is a very important market in terms of its geopolitical positioning, importance as an economy, size of its population and importance to the Gulf region.

Arab National Bank named best retail bank in Kingdom

World Finance grants annual awards to banking and investment sectors around the globe

Commercial Bank opens Doha Festival City branch

Commercial Bank has invested heavily to make its banking services convenient for customers.

Qatar's Al Khalij Commercial Bank sets final guidance for $500 mln bond

The bank, rated A3 by Moody’s and Fitch, has hired Barclays, QNB Capital, Standard Chartered Bank and Qatar’s Commercial Bank to arrange the issue, which is expected to price later on Tuesday.

Arab National Bank ‘Best Retail Bank in Saudi Arabia 2018’

To enhance self-service solutions, and interactive banking, ANB has recently inaugurated its first smart branch in Riyadh according to the latest international banking systems”, Dr. Eid added.

NBK wins 3 awards: the "Best Consumer Digital Bank" the "Best Mobile Banking App" and the "Best in Mobile Banking" in Kuwait

Winners were evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.

AUB wins prestigious award from CFI

AUB’s commitment towards achieving corporate governance excellence is shown in its operating results and the Bank’s overall strong performance.

Sharjah could be considering a three-way banking merger

If this goes ahead, it would create an entity with Dh66.2b in assets

First Abu Dhabi Bank named Leading Corporate for Investor Relations in the Middle East

Continuing its winning streak FAB scooped two further awards at the event.

NBO’s bond issuance oversubscribed

The new issue of US$500 million, which was oversubscribed by more than two times, was priced at 5y Mid-swap plus 270 basis points.

Delays and lack of transparency among banking challenges for Dubai entrepreneurs

New 'no frills' bank account among proposals to speed up banking access for SMEs

HSBC UAE aims to hit $1bn revenues in next three to five years

The bank aspires to be among top-five UAE lenders as it keeps options open for beefing up assets, CEO says

NBK Recognizes its 2018 Distinguished Employees

He pointed out that all NBK employees across different departments consistently adhere to the highest service standards, show great commitment to developing their skills, and benefit from all the technical and moral support provided by the bank, which con

New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018 Middle East & Africa: Best Chinese bank in the region for BRI

Agricultural Bank of China

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