02/15/2017
Gulf Bank concludes bankwide operational risk awareness training
The two-day workshops built an understanding of the importance of operational risk management within the Banking industry.
Retail Banking
02/15/2017
Union National Bank’s fourth-quarter profit rises 29%, missing forecasts
2016 was a challenging year for Union National Bank
02/15/2017
Large UAE banks post solid profitability
This performance was underpinned by higher fee and commission income from retail and corporate lending services.
02/14/2017
Merger of NBAD, FGB to take effect on 1st April
The merger will lead to the creation of the largest banking entity in the Middle East.
02/14/2017
Barwa Bank posts 2016 net profit of QR738.8mn
These results demonstrate the strength of the group and its financial position and strategy.
02/14/2017
Tahir eyes StanChart''s Permata stake
The group has been buying shares of Permata from the market since November.
02/14/2017
Large UAE banks' post solid Q4 profitability supported by stable core income
This performance was underpinned by higher fee and commission income from retail and corporate lending services.
02/12/2017
60 years bodes well for ibq
Commission increased by four per cent to QAR 128.6 million from 2015’s QAR 124.1 million, and investment income posted QAR 20.9 million.
02/09/2017
Qatar National Bank eyes South-East Asia
The business environment in South-East Asia is great for us.
02/09/2017
OBA Hosts Forum on Cybersecurity Strategies
The forum marked the first major event of OBA in view of cyber risk being the top operational risk for the banking and finance industry.
02/09/2017
National Bank of Fujairah recognised for commitment to nurturing talent with accolade for ‘Best HR Team’ at Gulf Employee Experience Awards
This is the second time NBF’s HR team has been acknowledged as one of the best in the region
02/08/2017
Ooredoo & QNB among winners of IR Awards
Commercial Bank of Qatar won award in Best mid cap company category while Salam International won award in the ‘Best small cap company.
02/08/2017
AhliBank Qatarpicks six for senior return
Ahli Bank Qatar will hit the road next week for a five year senior bond, as issuance from Middle Eastern banks ramps up.
02/07/2017
Burgan Bank introduces new Visa Debit Cards to its Private and Premier
These cards go one step further to provide affluent cardholders with a level of access and privilege that have become the hallmark of Visa Infinite and Visa Signature.
02/06/2017
QNB honoured as most valuable banking brand in Middle East and Africa region
The Group’s financial results and its strong performance during 2016 had also a positive impact on its brand value ranking.
02/06/2017
Commercial Bank of Dubai reports Q4 loss on bad debts and expenses
The bank said that gains in net interest income and non-net interest income helped boost operating income by 4.7 per cent to Dh2.46bn in 2016.
02/06/2017
Bank ABC posts $183m net profit for 2016
The bank reported a net profit of $33 million for the fourth quarter
02/06/2017
QNB planning to open branches in Saudi and India in overseas push
The bank is now eyeing a 50:50 profit ratio from international and domestic operations.
02/03/2017
Emirates NBD launches Liv. digital banking proposition
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Liv., the UAE’s first digital bank targeted at millennials.
02/03/2017
Banque du Caire officially requests listing on Cairo bourse, eyes IPO in H1
EFG-Hermes and HSBC had been selected as consultants for the initial public offer