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KHCB named Bahrain's Fastest Growing Bank

Over the past year, the bank has seen increases in terms of net profit, gross assets, gross fixed deposits and financing assets.

ADCB recognized by Euromoney Award for Excellence 2016

Besides focusing on the cash management and trade management business, it has a very unique client services proposition that has been one of its key successes.

Ministry and Al Rayan Bank launch loyalty card

It offers the delivery of SMS messages to consumers to prevent fraud operations in online transactions.

Qatar National Bank sells QAR10 billion Tier 1 capital notes

The fully subscribed issue aimed to strengthen the bank’s capital adequacy ratios and support future growth.

KHCB Launches New ATM in Saar Mall

Commenting on this occasion Mr. Mazen Salman Sater, Assistant General Manager for Retail Banking said, "We are pleased to announce the launch of our new ATM which will allow customers to utilize our wide range of services.

Update on Bank Dhofar/Bank Sohar merger plans

The banks said they will keep the shareholders and the market informed of any further developments through suitable disclosures in line with the disclosure requirements.

AbdulAziz Al Ghurair named Middle East Banker of the Year

The UAB has been a source of strength and inspiration during times of economic turmoil and helped banks in the Arab world face many of the same challenges confronting banks in other parts of the world.

ABK wins ‘Best Bank Transformation in ME’ award

With the implementation of the ‘Simpler Banking’ strategy and major HR and technology enhancements, ABK has entered a new era

HSBC Lebanon acquisition delayed by staff negotiations

“It’s still not clear who will control the retail operations of the bank. We are one of the three or four banks bidding for the bank,” he added.

Bank Sohar launches new 'Mobile Banking App'

The app also features modern and easy navigation in addition to a streamlined look; allowing customers to do banking in one minute and view account balances, transfer funds, pay utility bills, credit card payments and much more.

Oman Arab Bank ‘Elite’ customers rewarded with additional exclusive benefits

OAB has consistently expanded its reach to meet customers’ various requirements in the best way possible.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank celebrates success at Asian Banker Leadership Achievement awards 2016

Being able to demonstrate the ability to translate strategy into execution is one of the core criteria required from the successful candidates put forward for the awards.

Bank ABC wins international branding award

The awards recognise excellence in brand development, brand advancement and visual identity rebranding based on a number of criteria such as content, strategy, execution, type and business sector.

Bahrain's GFH to list Khaleeji bank subsidiary in Dubai

GFH is in talks with the financial services firm that it might take over, Rayes said without giving details.

Emirates NBD Bank hold lunch banquet in honour of senior shareholders

Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum calls banks “the leading, largest and most important financial institution in the region”

Doha Bank CEO says liquidity ‘much bigger issue’ than 2008

Raghavan Seetharaman said it was a “challenging time” for lenders

Emirates NBD named Best Bank in the Middle East and Best Bank in the UAE

Emirates NBD at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards with four of the biggest awards of the night: Best Bank – Middle East, Best Bank – UAE, Best Retail Bank – UAE and Best Investment Bank – UAE.

Attijariwafa Said to Work With UBS on Bid for Barclays Egypt

The British bank has yet to receive any non-binding offers, they said.

KHCB wins the award 'The Fastest Growing Bank in Bahrain'

During the last period, Khaleeji Commercial Bank focused on developing services and products agree with the customers' needs.

Oman Arab Bank offers new business services through smart card

One of the biggest features of these cards is the ability to set spending restrictions and transaction limits by the day or month, or per transaction.