06/28/2013
NBK opens new branch in Abu Dhabi
NBK`s expansion strategy on track strengthened by our regional operations
Retail Banking
06/26/2013
Emirates NBD recognised at Middle East Call Centre Awards 2013
The award is an acknowledgment of the elaborate and highly efficient customer focused operations of the Emirates NBD call centres.
06/21/2013
CBI recognized as 'The Most Improved Bank in MENA' and 'The Fastest Growing Bank in the UAE'
CBI's robust financial results have proven strong over the past 12 months. Strong capital adequacy, high liquidity and low advances to deposits ratios had enabled organic growth.
06/21/2013
United Arab Bank wins Best Domestic Retail Bank honour
The award was received by Tom Smith, Executive Vice-President & Group Head of Retail Banking, during a ceremony held recently. The accolade is a testament to UAB's growing Retail client base across the UAE.
06/20/2013
FGB recognised as ‘Best Bank in the UAE’ and ‘Best Bancassurance’ provider
First Gulf Bank (FGB), one of the major leading banks in the UAE, has been awarded the ‘Best Bank in the United Arab Emirates’ and ‘Best Bascassurance’ titles at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2013.
06/17/2013
Bahrain's BBK opens 3rd branch in India
The bank offers personalised banking, equity broking and wealth management services
06/10/2013
Emirates NBD completes $500m BNP Paribas deal
Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest bank, has completed its acquisition of shares in the Egypt unit of BNP Paribas in a $500m deal, it said in a statement.
06/10/2013
Emirates Islamic Bank to expand branches in UAE
Emirates Islamic Bank to have 10 to 12 new branches this year
06/09/2013
Warba Bank introduces an additional distinct offer
Warba Bank announced its new offers for personal finance products and credit cards customers.
06/09/2013
Bahrain bank Al Khair eyes retail push with Khaleeji merger
Khaleeji has seven retail branches in Bahrain and investments worth about 100 million dinars ($265 million) outside the country.
06/06/2013
Private deposits at Oman banks rise 9.2% in first quarter
The monthly statistical bulletin published by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) pointed out that the gross value for the deposits as of the end of August 2012
06/03/2013
Bank Muscat wins Best Bank in Oman award by Euromoney
Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, has won the 'Best Bank in Oman' award by Euromoney.
06/02/2013
National Bank of Kuwait recognized in Euromoney Awards 2013
Euromoney awards for excellence recognize institutions and individuals that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and momentum in the markets in which they excel.
05/29/2013
Israel's three biggest banks post mixed Q1 results
Bank Hapoalim, Israel's largest lender, reported a decline in quarterly net profit due to a drop in financing income and fees as well as slightly higher expenses.
05/28/2013
Bank Muscat buys HSBC Bank Oman's point of sale business
Both parties have agreed to put in place procedures to facilitate the smooth transition of business without disruption of services to merchants
05/26/2013
Jordan's Arab Bank sees double digit profit in 2013: CEO
Full impact of the bank's improved performance in 2013 would show in the second half
05/23/2013
Bank of Bahrain opens third branch in India
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) today opened its first branch in Kerala at nearby Aluva
05/23/2013
HSBC's rich pickings in Qatar
Global connectivity is the real strength of HSBC- CEO Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi
05/21/2013
National Bank of Bahrain's ratings affirmed
These ratings and outlook are set at the same level as CI's Sovereign Ratings for Bahrain
05/20/2013
53% of UAE bank customers 'want to switch'
Poor customer service and high transaction fees as key reasons for consumers wanting to make the switch