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Barclays Capital named ‘Best Investment Bank in MENA region’

In recognition of its continued leadership in the investment banking industry, Barclays Capital announced today that it has been named the “Best Investment Bank...

Finance ministry begins disbursing 2nd tranche of Government support to banks

UAE Ministry of Finance announced that after its completion of paying the first tranche of the Banking Support facility declared by the Government,...

Trillion is The New Billion

One Trillion Dollars Visualized from www.mint.com It's official, trillion is the new billion! No longer is government spending around the world talked about in terms of...

DIB named top performer in UAE banking sector in latest YouGov...

Bank recognised as leader in quality, value for money and corporate reputation in BrandIndex poll Reflecting its unique heritage and focus on customer...

UAE looks forward to direct debiting

According to sources from within the banking industry, a new federal direct debiting system has been introduced by the UAE Central Bank. Last week,...

Emirates NBD opens new Priority Banking centre in Tourist Club Area...

In line with its expansion plans in the UAE capital, Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today the official inauguration of...

American Express® Middle East launches ‘Choose your Prize’ campaign

Campaign to make using American Express Cards even more rewarding Monthly raffle draw gives Cardmembers flexibility to select prizes that match their lifestyles In line with...

Gulf banks face ‘Skills Shortage’ amid growing demand for financial services

Findings Indicate Gulf Banks Will Focus on Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses, Youth and Women

Bounced cheques need closer attention

Bounced cheques - dealing with the problem Bounced cheques have turned into an ongoing problem and are on the rise since the beginning of the...

GCC banks report marginal growth in profitability, with UAE leading

Net profits of GCC banks under our coverage increased 1.3% YoY to USD4.4bn in 3Q13. On a YoY basis, net profits of banks the...

Emirates NBD opens branch at The Residences

Conveniently located branch serves residents, visitors to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa Second Emirates NBD branch to open in 2010 Emirates NBD, the largest banking...
Dubai Banks

Dubai Banks Announce Business Relief Package

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai banks have come...

Emaar extends the time for mortgage repayments

Customers of Emaar Properties have been given a breather in terms of extending the time for repayment of mortgages, a senior official of the...

EmiratesNBD opens branch in London

UAE Ambassador to the United Kingdom Abdul Rehman Al-Mutawwa opened the new EmiratesNBD Bank. Emirates Bank and the National Bank of Dubai were merged in...

Talal Mohammed Al-Mazrooei appointed Head of Sales at Emirates NBD

Strengthens bank’s outreach strategy in Dubai and Northern Emirates Appointment of young UAE national in line with bank’s...

Central Bank postpones cheque rule implementation

Following publication of news items in some section of the press that all banks and other establishments have started accepting only machine readable cheques...

Banking sector- the most targeted for cybercrime in UAE

Cyber-attacks have mostly targeted the banking sector, including the ATM and Internet banking applications, in the UAE, a report published in the January issue...

Central Bank backs banks operating in UAE

Central Bank of the UAE announced today that it stands behind UAE banks and branches of foreign banks operating in the country. Central Bank...