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Barclays cuts 150 jobs in Mideast as it restructures corporate bank

Barclays has been reviewing its business globally after the appointment of Jes Staley as chief executive in December 2015.

JS Bank opens new branch in Bahrain Bahrain

The opening of the Bahrain branch is an important milestone for us as it gives us our first footprint outside of Pakistan

NBK the most valuable banking brand in Kuwait: Brand Finance

According to Brand Finance, NBK’s Brand value reached $1.39 billion, up 33 percent year-on-year. Also, NBK’s brand rating is ranked AA, among the top in the region.

Doha Bank bags four awards

The awards were received by Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank and Senior Management from the Retail Banking, Treasury Investment and Technology departments at a ceremony held in Doha last week.

NBF Capital recognised as “Best Customer Experience Team”

NBF Capital is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority

Qatar Development Bank launches The Franchise Project to encourage local SME international growth

10 SMEs to 5 countries in 3 years

Alizz islamic bank CEO honoured with GCC’s ‘Top CEO’ Award

The awards celebrate the achievement of the region’s top players in the market, making them the most credible and transparent in the region

Iran's financial regulator plans mortgage-backed securities market

The new MBS rules, released by the SEO last week, include strong consumer protection features

UAE’s biggest bank says still hiring despite oil slide

NBAD announces it is not planning any redundancies

HSBC said to review operations in Lebanon amid cost-saving push

London-based HSBC said in June that it’s targeting annual cost savings of as much as $5b by 2017

UAE's RAKBANK to cut up to 250 jobs as part of review

"RAKBANK revisited the organisation structure of select departments and made changes where necessary to improve synergy and efficiency across the bank.

UNB holds its annual Best Service Branch Award ceremony

All UNB Retail branches were evaluated based on their achievements in attaining excellence in Customer Service & Customer Satisfaction”.

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait wins ‘Banker Middle East’ award

They also include the ABK Emirates credit and prepaid card program

BBK continues its growth and expansion with inaugurating its 17th Branch

That is in addition to the Bank's continuous efforts to further develop its services through different other channels such as ATM machines, internet banking and POS to name a few.

Emirates Development Bank offers comprehensive services from its Dubai branch

EDB has been established to help finance housing for UAE citizens, as well as investing in SMEs and key infrastructure projects

Emirates Development Bank today announced that its recently opened Dubai branch is now fully operational and providing customers in the Emirate with a comprehensive suite of services and housing solutions.

BankDhofar Receives Best Banking Strategy Award

The bank's clear vision and focused efforts results in best customer experience, excellent operations and business growth.

BankDhofar Receives Best Banking Strategy Award

The bank aims to generate customer insight by leveraging analysis and understanding

FGB recognised at the 2015 Middle East HR Excellence Awards

The Middle East HR Excellence Awards took place as part of the 2015 HR Summit and Expo

Iranian banks to open in India

Iran’s leading banks will soon open branches in India to energise commercial ties between New Delhi and Tehran.