11/23/2018
IBBL gets ‘Strongest Retail Bank 2018’ award
The programme was held at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai of United Arab Emirates where Dr Sofiza Azmi, CEO of Cambridge IFA was present.
Retail Banking
11/22/2018
Kuwait bank lending growth accelerates slightly in September
Kuwait's central bank released September money supply and bank lending data
11/22/2018
First Abu Dhabi Bank shutdown could open up a new world of service for customers
Behind the temporary inconvenience, this final step in integration offers a chance to enhance the experience of those who matter most
11/22/2018
BBK announces Strategic Partnership with Naseej BSC
BBK will provide mortgage financing to the customers of the Canal View project located in Dilmunia Island.
11/22/2018
Islamic Retail Banking Awards 2018 honours best of the best in Islamic retail banking
It was the 4th annual Islamic Retail Banking Awards Ceremony held in Dubai, with participation of Islamic retail banks from around the world
11/21/2018
HSBC ‘buoyant’ on commercial banking business in Qatar
The project is expected to attract regional and international trade businesses in a big way.
11/20/2018
Barwa Bank names draw winners of Thara’a
The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative from the ministry concerned.
11/20/2018
Dubai lender Emirates NBD opens second branch in Riyadh
The bank now operates four full-fledged branches across three cities in the kingdom
11/20/2018
Doha Bank forum highlights bilateral trade opportunities for Qatar, S Africa
Seetharaman noted that construction and supplies, security and logistics, and the food service sectors could be opportunities in Qatar.
11/19/2018
Bahraini banks post $873m nine-month profits
These results reflect once again the importance of the banking sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain as the second sector contributing to the GDP after the oil sector.
11/19/2018
Warba Bank to raise capital through IPO
In Kuwait’s first electronic IPO on Nov 25, 50% of bank’s shares will be on offer
11/19/2018
Mashreq expands digital transformation across all services
‘Digital Inside’ to use artificial intelligence and robotics
11/19/2018
Alternatif Bank to open 3 more branches in Turkey in 2019: CEO
The state-of-the-art office spans 12 floors and over 15,000 square meters of space. Among its modern facilities are open plan co-working spaces, spacious meeting rooms and private pods. It enjoys plenty of light and a contemporary décor.
11/19/2018
Commercial Bank of Dubai unveils innovation lab
CBD Lab was inaugurated by CBD board members Abdulla Salem Al Turifi, Hamed Ahmed Kazim and Ali Fardan Al Fardan, in the presence of Dr Bernd van Linder, CEO of CBD
11/15/2018
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank picks Barclays to advise on merger
Potential merger involves ADCB, Union National Bank (UNB) and Al Hilal Bank
11/14/2018
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank picks Barclays to advise on Union, Al Hilal merger
If it goes ahead, the mergercould create an entity with around $113bn in assets
11/13/2018
NBB backs Bahrain International Airshow
The event runs between November 14 and 17 at Sakhir Air Base.
11/13/2018
QIB adjudged Qatar’s ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank’ by Global Finance magazine
Winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.
11/12/2018
Emirates NBD recognized as The Innovator in the Middle East by Global Finance
Bank wins awards across digital banking and innovation categories
11/12/2018
Commercial Bank strategy, key successes, growth plans highlighted at Istanbul event
Abraham reiterated Commercial Bank’s five-year strategic plan with the vision to be the ‘Best Bank in Qatar’, recognised for its Five Cs: corporate earnings quality, client experience, creativity and innovation, culture, and compliance.