01/09/2019
First Abu Dhabi Bank: Proving its worth
The UAE’s largest bank is widely considered to have made a success of its merger and is now looking to realize its international potential.
Retail Banking
01/08/2019
Saudi banks set for most growth in four years
The kingdom’s central bank followed the Fed last month by raising rates 25 basis points because the riyal is pegged to the dollar.
01/08/2019
QNB to Implement iGTB's Digital Corporate Banking Platform as It Strides Towards Becoming a Leading Global Bank by 2030
QNB's new global system will be able to handle high volumes and improve the efficiency of the bank's operations
01/07/2019
Saudi borrowers fuel MENA syndicated loan boom
Corporate bank borrowing across region hits record $127.2 billion last year
01/06/2019
All types of loans reached $1.1 b last year, says Kuwait Credit Bank
Commercial exchanges between the two countries are forecast to reach KD 120 million ($136.5 million) after assembling all data and figures of the year second half, said Khjoha in a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
01/06/2019
Doha Bank, StockHolding join hands to offer India investment solutions
Both institutions will complement each other in sourcing the investors globally, Doha Bank said in a statement.
01/03/2019
Bank brokerages top in QSE trading turnover in 2018
On yearly basis, five of the nine brokerage entities reported gains in their trade turnover during 2018.
01/03/2019
Saudis, Chinese Eyeing Tajikistan’s Biggest Bank: Reports
A rejuvenating injection of foreign cash may be on the cards for the troubled Tojiksodirotbank.
01/03/2019
Saudis Seek Advisers for Major Bank Merger
The proposed combination has the backing of the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund that owns about 44 percent of National Commercial Bank and 22 percent of Riyad Bank, the people said.
01/03/2019
MCB Bank partners with Bank Al Jazira
Speaking about the agreement, Sami Hamad Al Rajhi said, “Fawri is one of the fastest growing money transfer services in Saudi Arabia, with Pakistan being one of our largest remittance recipient corridors.
01/03/2019
Doha Bank retains top spot in ESG rankings of listed firms in Qatar
The Bank says it became possible as a result of its tireless pursuit of sustainable practices across all aspects of operations.
01/02/2019
BankDhofar receives prestigious Straight-Through-Processing (STP) Award by CITI
CITI presents the STP Award annually to banks and financial institutions that showcase exceptional quality
01/02/2019
QDB’s Franchise initiative to take Qatari brands to the world
The franchise model contains all the information related to strategy, legal advice, operational and marketing documents prepared to take Qatari brands to the world.
12/31/2018
Burgan Bank issues $328m bonds in Kuwait market
We are very pleased to close this inaugural benchmark transaction
12/28/2018
Digital banking gains momentum in Egypt
Egypt's proactive attitude is driving digital growth in the country's banking sector and is filtering down to the consumer too.
12/27/2018
KIB sells 4 major Kuwait state properties in auction
A total of 15 properties (vacant land) owned by the Kuwait Investment Authority were put up for sale at the auction held at Safir International Hotel in Kuwait.
12/27/2018
Bank AlJazira wins 2 industry awards
Bank Aljazira is very well-known for its excellent Electronic Banking channels
12/26/2018
Saudi Arabia's biggest lender NCB in merger talks with rival Riyad Bank
The potential deal will be the second tie-up in the kingdom, the biggest banking market in the GCC
12/26/2018
Bank of Sharjah open to mergers
Consolidation trend in the UAE's banking sector is set to continue, says executive
12/26/2018
Bank Sohar unveils its new brand as Sohar International
The bank's board of directors and executive management team joined Sohar International's chairman, Mohammad Mahfoudh al Ardhi