05/28/2015
SABB named ‘employer of the year’
The award comes as a result of SABB’s effort in supporting employees at all levels of the organization with a strong emphasis on leadership development
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05/28/2015
NBF takes ‘Best Commercial Bank UAE’ and ‘Best Corporate Bank UAE’ at the BME Industry Awards 2015
National Bank of Fujairah PJSC announced today that it has won “Best Commercial Bank UAE” and “Best Corporate Bank UAE”
05/27/2015
ICBC takes over Tekstilbank of Turkey
The ICBC will also make a tender offer for the remaining shares of Tekstilbank
05/26/2015
ADIB retained 98% of Barclays' UAE clients after $176m deal, says CEO
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank will focus on winning more business in the United Arab Emirates' expatriate community this year as growth in the national banking sector slows
05/26/2015
NBAD Launches Part-time Employment for UAE nationals
NBAD sponsors also enrolled university students under the Mustaqbali programme
05/26/2015
Gulf Bank of Kuwait Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Gulf Bank invests resources in corporate-social-responsibility endeavours
05/25/2015
ICBC becomes active in Turkey’s banking sector
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) has announced that its acquisition of a 75.5 percent of stake in Tekstilbank from Turkish GSD Holding
05/21/2015
Kuwait’s Al Ahli Bank buying Egyptian unit of Greece’s Piraeus Bank for $150m
The transaction, which requires approvals from the central banks of Kuwait and Egypt, stands to benefit both lenders.
05/21/2015
Mashreq Puts its Customers at the Heart of Banking
Wins 5 top awards at Annual Insight Middle East Call Centre Awards 2015
05/21/2015
Al Khaliji receives award for ‘best credit card design’
Al Khalij Commercial Bank has received an accolade for “best credit card design” at the 2015 Arab Banks Awards & Commendations of Excellence.
05/19/2015
BankersLab® Partners with Qarar to Bring Innovative Learning Solutions to the Middle East
The collaboration will place powerful learning tools, including simulation and scenario gaming, into the hands of Qarar’s subject matter experts, enabling them to transform the knowledge base and business outcomes of their clients.
05/18/2015
Two UAE banks 'still in frame' to buy Citi's Egyptian retail ops
It was not clear whether other bidders were still in contention, but the number has shrunk greatly
05/17/2015
Masraf Al Rayan's UK subsidiary opens branch for GCC clients in London
The exclusive branch, which is located opposite the famous Harrods department store, will provide Gulf Co-operation Council clients with exclusive private banking services.
05/17/2015
A clean sweep...Mashreq wins an unprecedented three Middle East Awards for its cards
This wins highlight the strength of Mashreq’s suite of award-winning cards, each of which is specifically aimed at the ever evolving needs and interests of its discerning customers.
05/16/2015
CIB bank of the year ,Union National Bank Egypt the fastest growing : Business News index
NBE has most customer satisfaction, 255 companies take part in the evaluation, Emirates NBD is third best bank
05/12/2015
BBK announces the launch of its Mortgage Loans Campaign
Constructing the perfect home or buying the dream property with no down payment has now become possible.
05/12/2015
Rakbank Wins 'Best Digital Bank in the Middle East'
The award recognised Rakbank's continuous effort to deliver seamless, efficient, and personalized service across all its digital touch points
05/10/2015
Gulf Bank wins two awards for Second Consecutive Year
Gulf Bank announced today that it has been awarded the 'Best Retail Bank in Kuwait' and the 'Best Retail Customer Service Bank in Kuwait' awards from International Finance Magazine, one of the world's leading financial publication
05/07/2015
Oman’s Bank Sohar says $104m rights issue oversubscribed
In total, shares worth 53.28 million rials were bid for under the capital increase
05/03/2015
Union National Bank wins the International Award "Golden Mercury"
UNB CEO Mr. Mohammed Nasr Abdeen was recently awarded the prestigious International Award - Golden Mercury, from the Europe Business Assembly in the United Kingdom.