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Only in the UAE, a new 'selfie' credit card is launched

The latest came from UAE-based Mashreq, which announced on Thursday the launch of a ‘selfie’ credit card, in a bid to capture younger customers.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank launches campaign with Minneapolis-based agency Solve

The message is: “If you can visualize it, ADCB can help you get there.” Creative agency Solve, based in Minneapolis, produced the campaign.

Israel becomes 20th central bank to cut rates this year

JP Morgan chief economist Stephen Walters said most of the cuts came as a surprise because falling oil prices, supposedly freeing up disposable income, usually acted as an equivalent to a rate cut.

Doha Bank names campaign winners

The campaign was a success as large numbers of Qataris and expatriates rushed to avail loans to benefit from the win-back offer — a chance of winning for every QR50,000 from their overall loans

Bank Albilad plans branch expansion this year

The expansion plan was well-thought-out

New drive to promote Bahraini women in banking launched

The meeting, which was held at the CBB, was chaired by CBB Governor Rasheed Al Maraj and the SCW secretary-general Hala Al Ansari.

ADCB Tamooha Head receives "Distinguished Women in Banking and Finance" award

Awards event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah,

Gold's lustre lures Turkish savers

Gold is hugely prized in Turkey not just for ornamentation or investment by banks but as a secure way for private individuals to hold their savings

CBI wins Human Resources Development Award

The award was announced at the National Career Exhibition in Sharjah, under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Khaleeji Commercial Bank Launches Airmiles Personal Finance Campaign 2015

Khaleeji Commercial Bank one of Bahrain's fast growing Islamic retail banks, has announced the launch of its new Personal Finance Campaign, wherein all existing Personal Finance Customers and new customers who wish to benefit from the Personal Finan

CBI posts 40% increase in Operating Profit.

Commercial Bank International PSC today announced its full year financial results for year ended 31 December 2014, subject to approval by the UAE Central Bank.

Commercial Bank exclusive Platinum Sponsor of Qatar Motor Show 2015

Special promotions and offers announced coinciding with the Motor Show

Perfumed bank cards target women's rising clout

Islamic banks are going to new lengths to grab the market share offered by an increasing number of working women in the Gulf region.

Khaleeji Commercial Bank Announces the Financial Results for the Year 2014

Khaleeji Commercial Bank, a prominent Islamic retail bank, announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014 making a net profit of BD 3 million, compared to net loss of BD 19.2 million reported in 2013.

QNB ranked best bank brand in Mideast, Africa

QNB has been confirmed as the most valuable banking brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to the annual survey carried out by Brand Finance and published by The Banker Magazine

NBK Most Valuable Banking Brand in Kuwait

National Bank of Kuwait was recognized as the most valuable banking brand in Kuwait in 2015

Home financing agreement signed by Bank Nizwa and Zawaya Development

The new partnership is in line with the bank’s strategy to bring Islamic banking closer to customers by working with businesses and offering Shari’ah compliant products that will support the growth of the real-estate industry in Oman.

RAKBANK, Kalyan Jewellers Launch ‘Goldback’ Credit Card In UAE

The credit card offers users between three to seven per cent goldback on purchases made locally and internationally.

QNB tops ‘most valuable bank’ list in Mideast

Brand Finance Banking 500 ..... annual ranking of the most valuable banking brands in the world

Citi Bahrain launches rewards programme

Citi Bahrain has launched a rewards programme giving its local credit card customers access to merchandise from across the globe.

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