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UAE Banking Space Too Crowded, Mergers Needed

Shayne Nelson, the CEO of Emirates NBD, says mid-sized banks in the country should consider in-market mergers.

Dubai bank to up stake in Panin Syariah

Dubai Islamic Bank, the oldest sharia lender in the world, has officially submitted a request to Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) to up its stake in Jakarta-listed Bank Panin Syariah (PNBS).

Turkey's Ziraat says ends acquisition talks with Bank Asya

Analysts say government may seize Bank Asya

Emirates NBD Wins Big At Global Brand Excellence Awards 2014

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, was honoured at the Global Brand Excellence Awards 2014 with five coveted awards across branding, marketing and customer experience categories.

Doha Bank named 'The Best Commercial Bank in the Middle East 2014' at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2014

Dr. R Seetharaman, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Doha Bank said, "We are honored to receive this recognition.

United Arab Emirates to open bank in Serbia

This is the first green field investment in Serbia’s banking sector since 2008

Citibank looks for room to grow in crowded UAE lending sector

Citibank, the New York-based lender, is expanding its retail banking business in the UAE, betting that its international network will attract customers that want to build long-term relationships wherever they may be.

BankDhofar awaits response from Bank Sohar on merger

BankDhofar Tuesday said it is waiting for a response on the proposed swap ratio from Bank Sohar to proceed with the merger plan.

BankDhofar bags prestigious awards

BankDhofar continues to constantly and consistently grow since its inception 24 years ago

HSBC Bank Oman claims two awards at the banker Middle East Oman Product Awards 2014

Following five weeks of voting and more than 12,000 votes, the 2014 awards saw nominees compete in 19 categories split into four segments.

Arab Banking Corp net profit rises 22%

Cost to income ratio improved to 46.7 percent from 54.8 percent mainly from revenue growth.

Bahrain’s Ithmaar recieves best bank branch award

Ithmaar Bank’s main branch won the coveted Best Branch Award for the first quarter of 2014.

Bahrain's Gulf Finance House Q2 net profit jumps 252 pct

This compares with a profit of $2.7 million in the year-earlier period.

Kuwait's Gatehouse looks to broaden Islamic revenue streams

The bank remains focused on real estate in Europe and the United States but wants to expand its investor base beyond Kuwait, its traditional source of funds, while generating more deals outside the British property market.

BMI Bank's operating income increases 6pc

The bank has made considerable progress in finalising operational aspects of its business combination with Al Salam Bank Bahrain, he added.

KHCB announce net profit of BHD 1.2 million for Q2 2014

During the second quarter, KHCB has delivered a solid performance

Emirates Islamic in bid to encourage digital banking platforms

Bank announces rewards for five customers with highest number of transactions in mobile or online banking space

Kuwait International Bank net profit reaches KD8.9m

Increases in fees and commission income by 29% and other income by 83% for the comparative period were also posted.

NBAD First to Select New NCR Branch Transformation Technology in the Middle East

NCR SelfServ 91 serves as first stage of retail network transformation

Khaleeji Commercial Bank Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

The Bank is continuing with its plans to expand by opening new branches and introducing exciting services and products that appeal to our customers.

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