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UNB received two recognitions from World Finance

Union National Bank has won the 'Best Retail Bank in UAE' as well 'Best Personal Finance Program in the GCC' honors at the World Finance Banking Awards 2015.

Shinhan Bank opens office in DIFC

Welcoming the delegation, Arif Amiri said the opening of Shinhan Bank in DIFC marks a significant milestone in the growth and diversification of the centre.

Burgan Bank Wins J.P. Morgan Elite Quality Recognition Awards

Burgan Bank was among the few banks across the MENA region to receive the Elite level of the award for both its customer and bank to bank transfers.

National Bank of Fujairah wins "Best Local Bank - UAE"

Latest award brings to closure an exceptional year marked by stellar financial performance and market acclaim, burnishing its credentials as a leading bank in the UAE

Saudi British Bank honored with Euromoney award

The award was partly based on feedback from SABB customers.

Emirates NBD Egypt launches its new Priority Banking Proposition

Fredrick de Melker: our customers are our strategic partners, and we are keen to provide them the best services that meet their needs

QNB unveils plan for expats

The package comes with exclusive offers and benefits allowing newcomers to comfortably settle in their new home

Meethaq launches Hafawa Priority Banking service across Oman in eight branches

Meethaq has launched Hafawa Priority Banking service for high saving Meethaq customers.

Barwa Bank announces 2nd round of Thara’a winners

Thara’a offers account holders the chance to benefit from cash rewards up to QR1mn

First Gulf Bank cuts close to 100 jobs: report

First Gulf Bank released a number of staff as a result of efficiency measures that have streamlined and reduced roles across the operation

Doha Bank plans to double India exposure, to open new branches

The bank got a licence last year and inaugurated its first branch in Mumbai

StanChart Oman to discontinue retail banking products, services

Walk, run more to earn more: UAE bank tells customers

Emirates NBD customers who walk more will be rewarded with higher interest rate on their balance

Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO, Noor Bank wins two industry awards at 7th WIRBC

Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO, Noor Bank, has received two industry awards at the ‘Islamic Retail Banking Awards 2015’, as a part of this year’s 7th World Islamic Retail Banking Conference (WIRBC) held in Dubai.

Kuwait's Burgan Bank tenders to buy back $400 mln bond due 2020 - lead

Any notes not tendered by the offer completion date will be redeemed by the bank under a clause in the documentation which allows them to buy back the issue.

NBAD celebrates 40 years of success in Egypt

National Bank of Abu Dhabi on 11 November 2015 celebrated its 40th anniversary in the Egyptian market.

State Bank of India join hands with Emirates bank for easier remittances

The tie-up with SBI will help strengthen Emirates NBD's DirectRemit platform which is set to benefit a large additional customer base in the UAE.

Bank Muscat and INSEAD join forces for best practices in banking sector

Bank Muscat in partnership with INSEAD recently conducted INSEAD’s customised strategic management programme entitled ‘Strategy for Growth and Long-term Value Creation’ attended by members of the Board of Directors led by Shaikh Khalid

UNB-Egypt aims to acquire 5% of Egyptian banking market in 10 years: Vice Chairman

UNB entered the Egyptian market aiming to realise a qualitative leap and to contribute effectively in the development of the banking sector

Meezan Bank acquires operations of HSBC Oman

In 2002, Meezan Bank started commercial banking business with the acquisition of Societe Generale Pakistan