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Retail Banking

Commercial Bank makes KD 0.81 mln net profit in ''11
02/07/2012
Commenting on the financial results for the period, Chairman Mr. Ali Youssef Al-Awadhi said that the planned strategy, to be a leading retail bank in Kuwait and to be the best bank for commercial business, while outperforming peers in profitability, is mo

First Gulf Bank reports 8 per cent growth in net profit
01/31/2012
FGB has achieved consistent growth in net profit for the sixth consecutive quarters, it said in a statement.

Bank merger sealed in Greece
01/24/2012
The merger of the two largest private sector banks in Greece is “a game-changer decision of historic proportions which enhances the ability of the country to overcome the crisis, stabilizes the banking system and sends a positive message regarding t

Warba Bank set to launch retail operations
01/16/2012
With quality services delivered by high competencies, Warba Bank expects to attract clients and investors to invest throughout the Kuwait financial system.

Omani banks set to see healthy growth
01/08/2012
Oman’s banking sector is set to see healthy growth both in the corporate and consumer segments in the year ahead.

UAE banks not out of woods yet
12/28/2011
The bravado of boom time Dubai has vanished, replaced by a sober sense of a slow recovery.

NBAD opens first Academy in Northern Emirates
12/27/2011
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has expanded its training facility with the inauguration of a state-of- the-art academy in the Northern Emirates, the Bank’s second in the UAE.

Credit card fees under UAE Central Bank scrutiny
12/26/2011
Apex bank to intervene if fees found too high

National Bank of Oman receives best bank brand award
12/21/2011
NBO's Brand Image is that of a proactive and technologically savvy bank with a customer-centric approach to growth, said Aisha al Kharusi, Head of NBO’S CSR and Corporate Communications.

NBAD planning to double branch network in Oman
12/13/2011
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, or NBAD, on Monday said it inaugurated the bank’s ninth branch in Al Buraimi as part of aggressive expansion drive in Oman.

Gulf Banks Face ‘Skills Shortage’ Amid Growing Demand for Financial Services
11/29/2011
Demand for skilled banking staff is outstripping supply in the Gulf region at a time when the Western banking industry is drastically cutting its workforce, according to an Accenture survey of 47 executives at major banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (

Ahli United wins EU banking award
11/16/2011
Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank wins (STP) award

Mashreq appoints new Head of SME Banking
10/31/2011
He will be responsible for putting together the strategy of the overall SME business model at Mashreq and its execution in both the retail and corporate segments

RAK Properties and United Arab Bank sign MoU to provide mortgages to end-users
10/25/2011
RAK Properties and United Arab Bank sign MoU to provide mortgages to end-users

No HSBC Kuwait branch closure
10/24/2011
No HSBC Kuwait branch closure

UAE retail banking: has the corner been turned?
10/13/2011
UAE retail banking: has the corner been turned?

UAE banks fail on customer service
10/10/2011
Ethos Consultancy has revealed the findings of its 7th Annual Bank Benchmarking Index for service excellence.

Sharjah Islamic Bank opens Priority Banking Centre in Abu Dhabi
10/05/2011
Sharjah Islamic Bank opens Priority Banking Centre in Abu Dhabi

IBQ named Qatar’s best retail bank
10/03/2011
IBQ named Qatar’s best retail bank

Banks focus on Asia and Africa for growth opportunities
09/20/2011
The survey also revealed a positive trend for those seeking more competition in the banking industry, as the vast majority (89 per cent) of bank executives globally predict the banking market will become more competitive over the next two years,