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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...

Global Award for Brand Leadership in Banking and Financial Services

Emirates NBD announced today, that it has won the 2011 Global Award for “Brand Leadership in Banking and Financial Services.”

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...

Middle East banks to get richer

Banks in the Middle East seize opportunities for global expansion Bank M&A transactions set to outpace GDP growth in emerging markets World trade flows, increased gross...

UAE amends terms for key lending facility

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has amended the terms of its liquidity facility for banks, curbing the state's ability to convert the...

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...

Savings account for children unveiled in Dubai

Shaatir Children’s Savings account will help young people reach their financial goals DIB’s first account specifically for children Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today unveiled its first...

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...

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 launches online customer care platform

Provides dedicated webpage on bank website to channel customer feedback and enquiries New service to expedite review...

Preparing Emiratis for leadership roles in banking

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today the launch of its second Qiyadee programme to develop a core group of employees to assume managerial positions...

Emirates NBD unveils first rebranded branch

Emirates NBD, the Middle East’s largest bank by asset size, unveiled today its first fully rebranded branch, reflecting the successful conclusion of...

Al Islami Business Online for companies

Over 75 services can be accessed online Free set-up until March 31, 2012 As part of its strategy to provide innovative banking services, Dubai Islamic Bank...

What Changed in Swiss Gold Banking?

What the Swiss banks' move away from unallocated accounts says about gold, and about banking... IMAGINE you could sell someone something, but keep ownership of...

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 first Private Banking Centre in Abu Dhabi

Expansion of bank’s Private Banking services in line with increasing client demand In line with increasing demand for its bespoke wealth management solutions,...

UAE Islamic banks account for 30% of global Islamic Banking industry

UAE Islamic financial services sector represented 30% of the global Islamic banking industry in 2011

Shop with Emirates NBD card to win back spend

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, announced today that it has tied up with the Al Towar-based Emirates Co-operative, to give...