11/11/2015
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.
Retail Banking
11/10/2015
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
11/08/2015
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
11/08/2015
Meezan Bank acquires operations of HSBC Oman
In 2002, Meezan Bank started commercial banking business with the acquisition of Societe Generale Pakistan
11/04/2015
RAKBANK Partners with Dubai Properties
Bank Offers Financing Options for Off-Plan and Completed Properties
11/02/2015
, Temasek sale of Abu Dhabi finance firm said to stall
Some interested parties have withdrawn from the sale process
10/30/2015
Islamic Finance House opens new branch in Dubai
Our aim is to encourage and promote an equally fostering environment
10/27/2015
Emirates NBD Egypt wins prestigious Best Cash Management and Trade Finance Bank Award in Egypt
The Award Recognizes Emirates NBD Egypt as a national leader in providing cash management and trade finance services
10/18/2015
Bank Sohar joins trade team to tap investment in Turkey
Bank Sohar recently joined an exclusive business delegation to Turkey with the aim of strengthening trade and business ties between Oman and Turkey.
10/11/2015
QNB in fray for NBG’s Finansbank stake — sources
Unnamed Chinese group also reported to have expressed interest
10/08/2015
Bank Muscat Seeking UAE Banking License
The Central Bank of the UAE approval is also required to establish the branch and we will inform the market when all approvals are in place
10/07/2015
Commercial Bank launches its “Reward Points Millionaire” campaign
One customer to win one million Reward Points
09/28/2015
National Bank of Fujairah expands presence in Abu Dhabi with new corporate banking office
National Bank of Fujairah PJSC announced the launch of its new corporate banking office in Abu Dhabi, bolstering its physical network and client-servicing efforts in the emirate.
09/22/2015
Commercial Bank renews exclusive financial services partnership with IKEA
Commercial Bank also offers a market leading Reward Points programme, allowing Reward Points to be earned when using their credit card for retail purchases.
09/21/2015
Kuwait- Gulf Bank Names Winners Of '3 In 1' Quarterly Draw Join our daily free Newsletter
The draw event was held in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
09/16/2015
Emirates NBD introduces banking via Twitter
Emirates NBD is the first in the region to offer customers the option of conducting select banking enquiries and transactions via Twitter.
09/15/2015
UnionPay International and Doha Bank Enter into a Strategic Partnership
Doha Bank marks yet another First in the Banking Industry in Qatar by being the first issuer of UnionPay cards in Qatar
09/15/2015
Qatar National Bank to bid for Kuwait Finance House’s Malaysian operations
Qatar National Bank, the biggest Middle East lender by market value, is among suitors that submitted final bids for Kuwait Finance House’s Malaysian operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.
09/14/2015
UAE bank FGB says completes $1 bln 3-yr loan for general purposes
The bank will pay 70 basis points over the London interbank offered rate for the three-year facility
09/14/2015
Doha Bank honored with "Bank of the Year Award" by ITP Group
Doha Bank has a strong reputation for new and innovative products in retail