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"Annual credit growth is likely to be closer to 14-17% y-o-y"
May 21, 2013 - 10:11 GMT
Qatar’s banks’ credit is likely to grow by 14% to 17% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2013, much lower than the average 27% expansion seen in the previous two years, according to a Barclays study.

July 8, 2012

Binoy Koonammavu, Manager, IT Security, Burgan Bank
07:52 GMT
(press release)

Burgan Bank announced that one of its employees have been selected as one of the honorees of the Asia-Pacific Information Security Leadership Achievements ISLA 2012.

R. Sivaram, Senior Vice President and Head of Cards Business, Emirates NBD
06:16 GMT
(press release)

Emirates NBD and the Roads and Transport Authority launched the Go4it Visa Gold Debit Card.

July 5, 2012

Saudi Council of Ministers
10:51 GMT

On 2 July 2012 the Saudi Council of Ministers issued a package of five new laws which many believe will dramatically change the finance market in the Kingdom.

Iraqi ballot boxes: one way to change the system
08:42 GMT

The regional boss of business title Fortune reckons that while the Arab world may be producing highly talented executives, when it comes to creative thinking, it’s still a small fish in a big pond.

MyBranch
08:09 GMT

UAE Exchange in association with its technology partner Euronet and MBME has introduced MyBranch.

July 4, 2012

Andre Sayegh, CEO of FGB, During the Launch of Al Manara Programme
11:11 GMT
(press release)

First Gulf Bank launched its unique training scheme Al Manara, meant to empower UAE National employees and enable them to mentor fresh Emirati talent. Rightly named Al Manara.

During the event
11:04 GMT
(press release)

The Ministry of Finance MoF, recently organised a workshop for its staff on the importance of rationalizing energy consumption.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi
10:48 GMT

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi launched its wholly owned subsidiary National Bank of Abu Dhabi Malaysia Berhad NBAD.

Burgan Bank
10:36 GMT
(press release)

Burgan Bank has announced that its credit card holders are entitled to a 15% discount during the summer months to some of the top hotels in Dubai.

Philip King, Assistant General Manager of Retail Banking at IBQ
05:53 GMT
(press release)

IBQ Visa Platinum and Visa Infinite credit cardholders are in for a series of great offers with IBQ’s unmatched summer promotion which kick-starts and ends on 31st of July.

July 3, 2012

During the workshop
11:53 GMT
(press release)

Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on Environment, Health and Safety Management System at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Burgan Bank
09:52 GMT
(press release)

Burgan Bank announced its winner Shaikha Abdullah Dakheel Al Dalagan, a Burgan Bank MasterCard holder, who won an IPad, as part of the ongoing MasterCard Summer Promotion 2012.

Mr. Abdulkarim Bucheery, Chairman of the BAB,
09:44 GMT

The Bahrain Financial Exchange is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the ‘Banks in Bahrain’ reception at the 2012 joint International Monetary Fund IMF and World Bank Conference.

Rick Pudner, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates NBD
09:21 GMT
(press release)

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today its sponsorship of the St. Andrews Youth Golf Camp, which is designed for young amateur golfers of 12-18 years of age from emerging golf markets.

July 2, 2012

Gulf Bank
10:13 GMT
(press release)

Gulf Bank will be announcing the Al Danah KD250,000 winner at a live draw event held on July 4th, 2012 at the Marina Mall.