01/16/2012
Warba Bank set to launch retail operations
With quality services delivered by high competencies, Warba Bank expects to attract clients and investors to invest throughout the Kuwait financial system.
Retail Banking
01/08/2012
Omani banks set to see healthy growth
Oman’s banking sector is set to see healthy growth both in the corporate and consumer segments in the year ahead.
12/28/2011
UAE banks not out of woods yet
The bravado of boom time Dubai has vanished, replaced by a sober sense of a slow recovery.
12/27/2011
NBAD opens first Academy in Northern Emirates
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has expanded its training facility with the inauguration of a state-of- the-art academy in the Northern Emirates, the Bank’s second in the UAE.
12/26/2011
Credit card fees under UAE Central Bank scrutiny
Apex bank to intervene if fees found too high
11/16/2011
Ahli United wins EU banking award
Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank wins (STP) award
10/31/2011
Mashreq appoints new Head of SME Banking
He will be responsible for putting together the strategy of the overall SME business model at Mashreq and its execution in both the retail and corporate segments
10/25/2011
RAK Properties and United Arab Bank sign MoU to provide mortgages to end-users
RAK Properties and United Arab Bank sign MoU to provide mortgages to end-users
10/24/2011
No HSBC Kuwait branch closure
No HSBC Kuwait branch closure
10/13/2011
UAE retail banking: has the corner been turned?
UAE retail banking: has the corner been turned?
10/10/2011
UAE banks fail on customer service
Ethos Consultancy has revealed the findings of its 7th Annual Bank Benchmarking Index for service excellence.
10/03/2011
IBQ named Qatar’s best retail bank
IBQ named Qatar’s best retail bank
09/14/2011
BankDhofar signs agreement with Environment Society of Oman
The Environment Society of Oman aims to promote environmental awareness among all sectors of society and have a positive influence on Oman's future development ensuring that its natural heritage remains intact for future generations to enjoy.
09/12/2011
Abu Dhabi backs Virgin's bid for 632 Lloyds bank branches
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has been named as an investor backing Virgin Money in its bid for 632 branches of UK high street bank Lloyds, according to a report.
08/24/2011
BankMuscat wins Asian Banking and Finance Best Retail Bank Award
BankMuscat wins Asian Banking and Finance Best Retail Bank Award
08/11/2011
BMI Bank signs an agreement with Sinnad
Bahraini retail and commercial banking institution, BMI Bank announced that it had signed an agreement with Sinnad, to manage the Bank's ATM network as well as issue its chip-enabled debit cards.
07/27/2011
Mashreq appoints new Head of Retail Banking Group
Prior, he was appointed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CitiFinancial Japan - CitiGroup.