Retail Banking

Islamic Finance

Islamic banks to gain access to UAE central bank's Sharia-compliant lending facility

March 25, 2015

The Central Bank of the UAE has expanded its collateral range by broadening access to its Sharia-compliant short-term lending facility,…

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FinTech

Türk Ekonomi Bankası to deploy HCE for contactless payments

March 25, 2015

Türk Ekonomi Bankası is to launch a mobile contactless payment application using Visa Europe’s host card emulation functionality to provide…

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Financial Results

Al Baraka Banking Group net profit up 7% to $275m in 2014

March 25, 2015

.S.C held its Ordinary and Extra-ordinary General Meetings on 23rd March 2015 in Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of…

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Awards and Recognition

Al Ahli Bank Of Kuwait Wins Prestigious Award

March 24, 2015

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait  today announced that it has won the ‘Best Improved Retail Bank in the Middle East’…

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FinTech

BankDhofar Enhances Debit Card Security & Migrates to EMV technology

March 24, 2015

BankDhofar has recently adapted the EMV global standard, being the first bank to join Central Bank of Oman for its…

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FinTech

Cairo Amman Bank starts operating “Bank Pro” e-platform

March 24, 2015

SSS Process Company has completed a new phase of the automation procedures of Cairo Amman Bank.    It has succeeded…

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Comment & Analysis

Innovative technology key to transaction banking growth in Middle East

March 24, 2015

Adoption of innovative technology will be central to the fulfilment of bullish growth predictions for transaction banks in the Middle…

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New Investment Products & Services

NBAD’s global ambitions focused on specific target markets and customers

March 23, 2015

National Bank of Abu Dhabi has branches and offices in 18 countries stretching across five continents.   The bank’s international…

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Executive Moves

Arab Banking Corporation Distributes US$155.5 Million To Shareholders, Appoints 2 New Directors

March 23, 2015

The shareholders of the Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) approved during the Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) today a cash dividend distribution…

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FinTech

Huawei extends digital banking technology focus

March 23, 2015

Global ICT solutions firm Huawei has announced it is to expand its focus in the Middle East   Huawei extends…

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Awards and Recognition

NBAD receives four accolades from MENA Fund Manager

March 22, 2015

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi  has won four prestigious awards at the MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards 2015.  …

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Awards and Recognition

Oman Arab Bank wins two awards for customer service

March 22, 2015

In its continued quest to improve the quality of banking services provided to customers, Oman Arab Bank recently won two…

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