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Emirates NBD expands 60 second DirectRemit platform to Pakistan

Fastest remittance service in UAE now available for India, Philippines and Pakistan

Commercial Bank of Dubai purchases Dh3bn loan portfolio from UK lender RBS

Commercial Bank of Dubai has bought a Dh3 billion corporate loan portfolio from RBS as the UK lender retreats from the region.

Saudi retail sector remains strong despite oil volatility

This led us to revising organic growth estimates upward by 2-3 percent

KFH-Bahrain launches sharia-compliant credit card

Bahrain has launched "Visa Signature", a sharia-compliant credit card.

HSBC Bank Oman completes sale of India assets to Doha Bank

HSBC Bank Oman has completed the sale of its Indian assets to Doha Bank

Gulf Bank wins Asian Banker’s award

‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’

Mashreq wins six awards at the Banker Middle East UAE Product Awards 2015

Mashreq has won six outstanding accolades from the prestigious Banker Middle East UAE Product Awards

Burgan Bank Signs an Exclusive Partnership with Grand Cinemas

To be the only bank in Kuwait offering exclusive discounts

Al Ahli Bank Of Kuwait Wins Prestigious Award

Best Improved Retail Bank In ME

NBAD’s global ambitions focused on specific target markets and customers

http://www.zawya.com/story/NBADs_global_ambitions_focused_on_specific_target_markets_and_customers-GN_22032015_230316/

NBAD receives four accolades from MENA Fund Manager

The MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards 2015 recognized and rewarded top performers in the regions’ fund management space who have outperformed their peers over the course of 2014.

Oman Arab Bank wins two awards for customer service

This was after passing the external audit process conducted by the URS company accredited by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) over two days last December.

Commercial Bank plans expansion

Earlier the shareholders of the Company approved all the agenda of the meeting

Qatar's CBQ shareholders approve up to $1 bln in capital instruments

The annual general meeting of the Gulf Arab state's second-largest lender by assets gave approval for the move

QNB consolidates Mena lead with Fitch upgrade

The Fitch move follows its recent report on the “positive outlook” of Qatar and in particular, the “healthy condition” of the country’s banking Sector.

Michael Bloomberg praises Emirates NBD's contributions to Dubai's growth during visit

The bank's senior representatives discussed how Emirates NBD 's business activities are aligned with various government initiatives that help underpin Dubai and UAE's growth over long term.

Commercial Bank is Premier Sponsor of Institute of International Finance meeting in Doha

The IIF is a leading global association of banks, insurance companies, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, central banks, and development banks from over 70 countries.

UAB wins Best Loyalty Programme, Best Premium Credit Card and Best Co-Branded Credit Card

United Arab Bank (UAB) has received a trio of coveted awards in the Banker Middle East UAE Product Awards, winning Best Loyalty Programme for 'UAB Rewards’, Best Premium Credit Card for ‘UAB Visa Infinite’, and Best Co-Branded Cred

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in the hunt for Citi’s Egypt operations

UAE banks are set to feel the pinch from a dramatic drop in oil prices as demand for loans slows

Mashreq Qatar awarded "Best Commercial Bank" by World Finance Magazine

World Finance magazine awarded 'Best Commercial Bank in Qatar 2014' to Mashreq, the leading financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa.

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