12/02/2016
Egypt's Commercial International Bank close to finalising sale of CI Capital
CIB would maintain the remaining stake in the company.
Retail Banking
12/02/2016
Qatar’s Commercial Bank launches new mortgage consolidation campaign
Commercial Bank puts its customers first with innovative products and services to meet their needs.
12/01/2016
Commercial Bank of Dubai to Target Tech-Savvy Citizens with Digital-Only Bank
The number of mobile banking apps in 2015 rose by 25 percent to 13.5 million from 2014 figures.
12/01/2016
Islamic bank Al Rayan forays into Scotland; to add more products
The bank was launched in 2004 with a retail focus, but an acquisition by Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan in 2014 saw a capital injection of 100 million pounds that helped expand its business lines.
11/30/2016
Commercial Bank of Qatar launches 5-year plan to stem losses
To cut real estate exposure to 16 pct
11/30/2016
Doha Bank bags 3 awards
The awards indicate the success of Doha Bank’s innovation in the retail segment.
11/29/2016
Payfort Receives Doha Bank Partners Award
According to PayFort State of Payments 2016 research report, some US$ 0.42 billion (QAR 1.5 billion) of online payments are made annually by Qatar buyers.
11/28/2016
UAE monetary data points to tightening liquidity conditions
Non-resident deposits saw a moderate increase of 0.3 per cent in October compared to September.
11/28/2016
National Bank of Fujairah scoops ‘Best New Islamic Window – UAE’ Award at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2016
Our Islamic balance sheet has grown rapidly, in the future, we see no reason why we cannot compete with larger and more established Islamic financiers.
11/24/2016
Doha Bank holds Al-Dhameen camp for Qatari SMEs
The bank said it expects to generate a healthy portfolio of Al-Dhameen customers in the next two to three years.
11/24/2016
Moody’s affirms Gulf Bank’s stable outlook and solid revenue-generating capacity
Moody’s also affirmed Gulf Bank’s stable deposits outlook.
11/23/2016
Doha Bank hosts 'Al-Dhameen' camp for SMEs
Doha Bank has demonstrated its long term commitment to the success of SMEs
11/23/2016
Gulf Bank Wins 'The Internet and Mobile Security Technology Implementation of the Year - Middle East' from The Asian Banker
New Digital Technology Has Increased Customer Satisfaction, Reduced Operational Risk
11/22/2016
ABK receives ‘Best Co-branded Credit Card’ and ‘Best Credit Card’ awards from Banker Middle East
The awards are a testament to the strength of our long term partnership with ABK
11/22/2016
Dubai’s Arqaam Sees Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Buying Rival UNB
Brokerage ‘pretty confident’ Abu Dhabi banks looked at merger
11/22/2016
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank closes $600 million syndicated loan - statement
ADCB decided to increase the final amount to $600 million
11/22/2016
UAE banks would benefit from mergers
Bank mergers are used in the GCC to save a bank in trouble, but a proactive strategy on mergers would create stronger, more efficient banks
11/21/2016
HSBC Subsidiary to Sell Lebanon Business Arm to Blom Bank
This is part of HSBC's strategy to streamline its operations in order to lower expenses.
11/21/2016
Abu Dhabi banks deny merger talks, shares fall
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank denied merger plans
11/21/2016
Large Saudi bank cuts money quote; rates may fall back below repo
The government is the biggest shareholder in the bank.