06/23/2015
StanChart launches new employee benefits scheme
A new employee benefits scheme granting mothers 140 days of maternity leave as well as 10 working days to fathers as paternity leave has been launched by Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain.
Retail Banking
06/22/2015
UAE launches state bank to finance housing and job creation
The United Arab Emirates has launched a state-owned bank to finance housing and other projects.
06/20/2015
Al Etihad Credit Bureau to debut scoring system next year
Al Etihad Credit Bureau's database of the credit history of all retail borrowers helps banks to build a picture of a potential borrower’s indebtedness, and allow them to assess their ability to honour the debt. Silvia Razgova / The National
06/18/2015
NCB receives Euromoney, Banker Middle East awards
This is because the NCB believes that competitiveness and high professionalism constitute the main push to improve the banking services and products.”
06/17/2015
FGB wins two Asian Banker Middle East and Africa Country Awards
These awards truly demonstrate and recognise our commitment to putting customers first
06/16/2015
Emirates Development Bank launches in Abu Dhabi
Shaikh Mansour says bank is a qualitative addition to the banking sector of the UAE
06/15/2015
Arab Banking Corporation rebrands to Bank ABC
The Legal names of the Arab Banking Corporation and its subsidiaries will not change.
06/15/2015
Lebanon's Bank Audi aims to double Egypt earnings by 2017
Lebanon's Bank Audi aims to double its assets and earnings in Egypt by 2017 as it bets on a continued revival in the Arab world's most populous economy, its group strategy director told Reuters .
06/12/2015
HSBC reportedly looking to sell Turkish ops to Bahraini lender
ABC has emerged as a leading contender to buy the nearly 300 branches which comprise HSBC's business in Turkey
06/09/2015
Emirates NBD launches leisure and entertainment programme for cardholders
Emirates NBD today announced the launch of ‘Good Times’, a leisure and entertainment programme for its credit and debit card holders.
06/09/2015
Strong growth for UAE banks
Central Bank of the UAE Governor Mubarak Al Mansouri said he expected credit growth to remain robust and that there was excess liquidity in the country's banking system.
06/09/2015
Citibank Egypt announces agreement to sell retail banking and cards businesses in egypt
Citi to Continue to Grow its Institutional Clients Franchise
06/09/2015
Maisarah Bags Best Islamic Banking Window Award by the International Finance Magazine
It is a testimonial to our contentious efforts that aim to please our customers
06/04/2015
Top media honor for Banque Saudi Fransi
This is part of the magazine’s annual contest where BSF won the Best Bank in KSA for 2015, Most Improved SMEs Bank for 2015 and best use of technology for the same year.
06/04/2015
Union National Bank wins Best Customer Service Award in the UAE at the 2015 Banker Middle East Industry Awards
UNB was the proud recipient of the Best Customer Service Award in the UAE at the Banker Middle EastIndustry Awards ceremony that was held a few days ago in Dubai. This recognition comes after the Bank received four product awards, from Banker Middle East
06/04/2015
Al-Futtaim seals partnership with National Bank of Abu Dhabi and MasterCard
New alliance to roll out a set of exciting new products in 2015
06/04/2015
Union National Bank wins Best Customer Service Award in the UAE at the 2015 Banker Middle East Industry Awards
UNB was the proud recipient of the Best Customer Service Award in the UAE at the Banker Middle EastIndustry Awards ceremony that was held a few days ago in Dubai.
06/03/2015
Bankmed aiming to double its size: Hariri
He noted that mergers and acquisitions among the top 11 Lebanese banks are not supported by the Central Bank.
06/03/2015
ABC wins best bank award
Banker Middle East magazine awarded Arab Banking Corporation the title of Best Bank in Bahrain
06/02/2015
Al Hilal Bank inaugurates new eco-friendly branch in Abu Dhabi’s iconic Masdar City
Al Hilal Bank has inaugurated its new branch in Masdar City