04/01/2021
GCC banking provisions reached record highs of $20bln last year - Kamco Invest
UAE banks reported the first drop in customer deposits in 16 quarters
Retail Banking
03/31/2021
Al Salam Bank opens its flagship branch in Hidd
The new flagship branch features a dedicated Al Ruwad Business Center, and provides 24/7 banking services via self-service kiosks
03/30/2021
Emirates NBD reports steep increase in contactless payments
Bank wins international recognition at Visa's Global Service Quality Awards.
03/30/2021
ahlibank approves cash dividend of 5 baisas per shar
The shareholders also approved the distribution of cash dividend of 5 baisas per share.
03/30/2021
Additional Financing for "Mazaya" applicants from BBK
In addition to providing BBK customers with the option to obtain a Mortgage loan through the Mazaya Financing Scheme
03/30/2021
NBB announces partnership with Comarch for its digital customer loyalty platform
The partnership aims to bring groundbreaking digital technologies focused on creating an eco-system that brings innovative solutions to the bank's retail and business clients
03/30/2021
Dubai's Emirates NBD is said to raise Gulf's first sustainable loan
Nearly 20 banks are participating in the loan, the people said.
03/30/2021
Commercial Bank wins ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ Award by Global Finance
This year’s evaluation of banks was exceptional in Global Finance’s 28-year history, given the unprecedented economic conditions wrought by the global pandemic.
03/29/2021
Insurance and Banking Market Global Analysis 2021-2028
The Insurance and Banking market report also offers the detailed analysis on the present state of the market with the help of reliable market numbers.
03/29/2021
Qatar commercial banks' total assets grow 8.84% y-o-y to QR1.7tn in Feb
Total domestic assets were seen expanding 9.22% and foreign assets by 6.44% year-on-year in February 2021.
03/29/2021
Doha Bank successfully closes new bond issuance with strong investor demand
The success of this transaction came on the back of a two-day marketing strategy aimed at updating international and regional investors with Doha Bank’s strategy and financial performance.
03/29/2021
Saudi banks set to outperform their regional peers in 2021-2022
By 2022, we expect the expiry of OPEC+ quotas and higher oil prices to boost economic activity to close to 3 percent.
03/29/2021
Commercial Bank to hold webinar on investment opportunities in Turkey
During the event, Project Director for the Mena Region at the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, Abdullah Deniz will also present the investment options in Turkey
03/26/2021
Saudi Bank AlBilad to issue $800mln riyal-denominated sukuk
Offer may also include an option for the holders of the $533mln sukuk, due in 2026, to exchange their investment for the Tier 2 sukuk
03/26/2021
Al Baraka Banking Group Holds its Annual General Assembly Meeting
The General Assembly then reviewed the Corporate Governance Report in accordance to the Central Bank of Bahrain regulations in this regard.
03/26/2021
Dukhan Bank ratings reflect Qatari economy's strength and robustness: Chairman
The best banks are selected based on evaluation of long-term ratings from international credit rating agencies: Moody's, Standard&Poor's, and Fitch; as well as the quality of the banks' financial performance.
03/25/2021
Bank Muscat AGM approves 25% cash dividend, 10% bonus shar
At the meetings, shareholders agreed to increase the authorised capital of the bank to OMR450 million from OMR350 million previously.
03/25/2021
ADCB recommends AED1.878 billion in cash dividends for 2020
Therefore, it is a point of pride that ADCB has played its part in the national response by protecting our economy and the livelihoods of key stakeholders.
03/24/2021
MMA invites The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah to become the first bank in the UAE to join as a board member to accelerate its digital transformation in mobile banking
RAKBANK will add value to MMA's mission to shape the future of marketing
03/24/2021
NBK-Bahrain reports net profits of BHD 117.51 million (KWD 94.68 million) for 2020
Al-Sager: NBK-Bahrain's profits reflect the success of the regional expansion strategy in hedging against risks and diversifying income sources