08/07/2017
NBK-Bahrain reports net profits of $122m for H1
The Bank’s strong results affirm the success of NBK Group’s regional expansion strategy despite economic and geopolitical challenges.”
Retail Banking
08/07/2017
StanChart CEO says Gulf rift puts Dubai finance hub at risk
There is a risk of turning away from the UAE.
07/31/2017
Doha Bank to open branch in Singapore
We are just reorganising our process and areas of investments.
07/30/2017
Qatar bank lending growth accelerates in June
Annual growth in Qatar's bank lending accelerated in June.
07/28/2017
UAE's First Abu Dhabi Bank posts Q2 net profit of 2.56 bln dirhams
EFG Hermes had projected a profit of 2.57 billion dirhams for the combined bank.
07/26/2017
NCB’s net income up 1% in H1
The Bank’s total assets reach SR450 billion compared to SR453 billion at the end of the same period of the previous year.
07/26/2017
Qatar National Bank unveil its operations in India
The Group offers a whole new range of banking products and services.
07/25/2017
DIFC a hit with Chinese, Indian financial firms
In new Asia approach, the centre is targeting more financial institutions from Japanese and Korean firms
07/25/2017
Saudi bank SABB says Q2 net profit falls 1.9 pct on bad debt charges
The bank to post an average net profit of 1.01 billion riyals for the quarter.
07/24/2017
Saudi's NCB Q2 net profit flat, operating income down
SICO Bahrain forecast NCB would make a quarterly profit of 2.63 billion riyals.
07/24/2017
Emirates NBD debuts FaceBanking on online banking platform
The new platform includes a range of features, allowing users to personalise their profiles with images and links to their social media.
07/24/2017
Arab National Bank reports a profit
Arab National Bank announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 30 June 2017.
07/24/2017
Doha Bank announces winners of Al Dana scheme
The fourth monthly draw of the year crowned a total of 19 winners, including S Ali, who took home the QR1m mega prize.
07/23/2017
Commercial Bank of Kuwait sees 82 per cent net profit decline
Commercial Bank of Kuwait announced its financial results for the half year ended 30th June 2017.
07/23/2017
Ahli United Bank (Kuwait) achieves KWD 26.5 million net profit for first half of 2017
Ahli United Bank announced its results and financial statements for the first half ending on 30 June, 2017, following the endorsement of the statements by the Bank’s Board of Directors and the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait.
07/23/2017
QNB Group Commences Operations in India
It is the world’s second most populated country and the fastest growing major economy.
07/21/2017
Burgan Bank announces 2017 first half earnings – Group reports net income of KD 38.9 million
The strength of our operating capabilities is yielding strong performance that was evident during the second quarter (Q2).
07/20/2017
National Bank of Bahrain reports net profit of BHD 31.74 million
The Bank recorded a marginal increase in Net Profit despite the need to take impairment on certain credit exposures due to financial difficulties faced by some borrowers.
07/19/2017
Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait reports KD 16 mln profits in first half of '17
The capital's adequacy ratio that was robust at 16.41 percent.
07/19/2017
Emirates NBD announces 5.8 per cent rise in second quarter profits
Net interest income advances 3.4 per cent