10/19/2018
Riyad Bank's Q3 profit rises 8.2 pct, in line with forecasts
The bank attributed the stronger performance to a rise in special commission income and fee and commission income.
Retail Banking
10/18/2018
National Bank of Bahrain Jan-Sept net profit jumps 11%
Strengthened results were supported by more prudent asset liabilities management
10/17/2018
Three Qatari banks report higher Q3 earnings, remaining banks' results needed to "draw larger conclusions", analyst says
QNB, QIIB and Masraf Al Rayan disclosed a rise in Q3 net profit, investors await other banks to report this week
10/17/2018
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.
10/16/2018
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.
10/16/2018
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.
10/16/2018
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
10/12/2018
Middle East banks decide bigger can be better
Sharp fall in oil prompted reforms and spurred interest in tie-ups
10/05/2018
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
10/04/2018
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.
10/03/2018
Arab National Bank named best retail bank in Kingdom
World Finance grants annual awards to banking and investment sectors around the globe
10/03/2018
Commercial Bank opens Doha Festival City branch
Commercial Bank has invested heavily to make its banking services convenient for customers.
10/03/2018
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.
10/02/2018
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.
10/01/2018
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.
10/01/2018
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.
09/28/2018
Sharjah could be considering a three-way banking merger
If this goes ahead, it would create an entity with Dh66.2b in assets
09/28/2018
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.
09/27/2018
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.
09/25/2018
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