UAE's First Abu Dhabi gets securities licence in Saudi Arabia
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest bank in the UAE by assets, has been given the go-ahead by Saudi Arabia’s…
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75 UAE bank branches shut in digital drive
The number of bank branches in the UAE decreased during 2017 after the merger of NBAD and FGB as well…
Corporate governance basic issues highlighted
Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Rasheed Al Maraj has highlighted the basic issues of corporate governance related to ethics, trust,…
Dubai's Abraaj denies it misused Bill Gates money
The Abraaj Group has rejected claims by investors, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that it has misused $200…
The battle of Gulf banks for Turkish market
The Dubai’s largest bank is negotiating for the potential acquisition of the Turkish subsidiary of Sberbank PJSC, joining other financial…
BD30 million portfolio to spur SMEs growth
Tamkeen, the Labour Fund, and Khaleeji Commercial Bank today signed a partnership agreement to manage a financing portfolio worth BD…
Dubai's Emirates NBD issues A$450 mln Kangaroo bond
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank, has priced a A$450 million ($362.03 million) 10-year bond, part of a A$1.5 billion so-called…
Bankers win ‘$10m bribery’ case
A bank’s business developer, officer and salesman who pocketed an alleged $10 million bribe to offer bank facilities to ineligible…
Al Tamimi releases latest DIGC business guide
Al Tamimi &Company, a leading law firm in the region has released latest version of its comprehensive guide for established…
Qatari Commercial Bank to strengthen economic ties with Turkey
Qatar's Commercial Bank has revealed its plan to strengthen relations with Turkey as it invests further capital. The country…
Saudi Arabia Weighing ‘Soft’ Crypto Regulation
Saudi Arabia is watching the cryptocurrency market closely and while local authorities have not yet put any restraints on crypto…
WUAB stresses human element in raising productivity
The Word Union of Arab Bankers on Thursday stressed the key role of the human element in raising the productivity…