03/26/2012
NBK Bahrain reports net profits of $70m
The Bank's performance remains solid and impressive given the challenging environment.
Retail Banking
03/21/2012
CBQ eyes bond market return
Commercial Bank of Qatar has picked banks to arrange investor meetings in Asia, the Middle East and Europe ahead of a possible dollar-denominated bond issue, lead arrangers said.
03/20/2012
BankMuscat to prop up profits of overseas entities
The report says that the year 2011 was a challenging year for the banking sector in the 2011 in the GCC region, reflecting the uncertainties in the global economic environment.
03/08/2012
National Bank of Abu Dhabi signs agreement with UAE Exchange
"NBAD's partnership with UAE Exchange adds another 100 venues where our esteemed cardholders can conveniently pay their credit card bills and this complements the lifestyle and distinctions that come with NBAD credit card," added Dave.
03/06/2012
Barclays targets corporate banking business
The bank is already working on an initiative that all the suffixes in Barclays banking verticals will be dropped and it will be just Barclays.
01/24/2012
Bank merger sealed in Greece
The merger of the two largest private sector banks in Greece is “a game-changer decision of historic proportions which enhances the ability of the country to overcome the crisis, stabilizes the banking system and sends a positive message regarding t
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.
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.