United Arab Emirates Banking News

Dubai Bank today announced Mr. Mustafa Kamal as the November winner of its million dirham Kunooz Savings Account draw. The monthly draw held by the Shari'a compliant bank, saw the American and father of two, become the latest grand prize winner.

 Invest Bank launches dedicated Branch Managers training for UAE Nationals  Powered by RiskCons Group  Year-long fully focused program to prepare UAE Nationals as future branch managers

“A Brave New World of Sustainable Growth”: New Report to be exclusively launched at a special plenary session at the 18th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference in Bahrain

An interview with Anas Zaidan CEO of C3 Card and Rabih Sfeir its GM revealed the new initiative and the value of C3 Card offered to WPS in UAE.

Infoquest JLT completed website of the leading consumer finance company in Dubai, UAE - Dubai First Bank.

Mobile money will eventually overtake cards and cash says Michael Wakileh, CEO of payment solutions giant ProgressSoft, who is speaking at the upcoming, annual MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November.

Souqalmal.com, the leading financial comparison website in the UAE announced this week the launch of a review competition as part of its vision to create an online community where customers share their experiences with others.

Strategic tie-up between Unboxed Consulting, UAE and 4Sights, KSA for advanced market research services in Finance and Telecom sector in the Middle East and India. a combination of analytics and mainstream Qualitative and Quantitative research

The 2nd Annual World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit to gather more than 450 industry leaders for discussions on enhancing cross-border connectivity and driving growth of significant international transactions in Islamic finance

More than 450 industry leaders discuss the future outlook and opportunities for Islamic finance in Asia at the 2nd Annual World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit

The Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2011) will gather together international and regional industry leaders to build a new roadmap to fully realize the potential of Islamic finance and investments industry in the region.

Retail Banking is ultimately regarded as the most profitable business unit of a commercial bank is now in a phase where new growth opportunities is the key to its monetary success.

UAE-based mamemo productions appointed to create regional ad campaign and the launch event for its new Abu Dhabi office.

Peter Van Kleef, Chief Executive Officer of Lakeview Arbitrage, at Golden Networking's High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2010, in London, October 4 & 5, New York, October 7 & 8, Dubai, October 25 & 26, and Hong Kong, October 28 & 29

LBG to financially support RSS product and geographic expansion throughout the Middle East

' OPEX 2010 – The Financial COO Event of the Year ' will create a platform for COO's and CIO's to articulate the importance of operational excellence across all banking processes.

Focus of the recovery of the Dubai tourist industry, with hotel occupancy, incoming flights and cruises all on the increase.

June 15, 2010 -Dubai- Sekurus International LLC is proud to announce its association with The (Harley Owners Group) HOG and The United Bikers Team Saudi Arabia.

Address Economic Recession, Remove Poverty and Terrorism, Improve Law and Order, and Reduce Drug Abuse, Inflation, and Taxes in an Interest-Free Based Economy

MEFTEC 2010 once again proved to be the premier financial technology event for emerging markets for MEASA region. Avanza Solutions showcases ground-breaking solutions and signs 3 major deals on the spot.

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, will host a managed futures webinar to show participants where managed futures fit into a well balanced portfolio and discuss manager selection.

Al-Buhaira National Insurance, Sekurus International ink agreement to offer new system to vehicle owners at substantial savings.

Post the meltdown of 1997, prudent Asian regulators drove financial institutions to strive for operational excellence. Today, Asian banks are recognized as pioneers across numerous domains and are some of the strongest organizations in the world.

Industry Leaders are partnering with the 6th Annual WIFCMC to map the road to recovery for Islamic investments

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, offers new webinar education series.

At the Dubai chapter meeting of GARP sponsored by FRSGlobal titled “Recent Lessons in Risk Management,” regional experts from the global financial risk management industry have cited that the first response to the crisis should be back to basics.

Sekurus International’s Bikers Club members equipped with SekurTrack® will be participating with many UAE motorcycle clubs in support of the awareness campaign by Dubai Autism on the Friday 5th February.

Sekurus International LLC is pleased to announce that the world renowned SekurTrack® solution will be tracking the largest ever Middle East HOG Rally starting from Dubai Festival City on Friday 5th February.

French Week starts on Monday 1st February at Almiaad Lingua for Translation. Why a French Translation Week?

French Translation Week starts on 1st February 2010 www.almiaad.com

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, presents a seminar on using the Consumer Confidence and Consumer Sentiment Indexes to predict future moves in the currency markets.

Region’s economic growth driven chiefly by oil sector with a barrel averaging US$60 this year says National Commercial Bank’s Chief Economist

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, announced the winner of its 2nd FX trading challenge. The winner will receive $250,000 to trade.

Varengold Bank FX, a brand of Varengold Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, now offers trading in the South African Rand, Hungarian Forint, Polish Zloty, Czech Koruna, Norwegian Krone, and Swedish Krona.

A new investment bridge to the middle east to Cyprus has now opened by the Cyprus Investment Festival, a consortium of Developers and Investment projects from Cyprus giving incentives to investors from the Middle East.

A new marketing initiative will create a Multi Million Euro trade bridge to Beirut and the Arab world through the Cyprus Investment Exhibition in August

Aimed at providing customers a one stop finance solutions for automobiles, Al Hilal Bank will offer the convenience of shopping mall experience to its customers.

Dubai based corporate Sekurus International joins The General Presidency for Youth Welfare in Saudi Arabia in a trans Kingdom motorcycle rally starting 13th May named Ride 4 KSA.

Al-Hilal,the freshest face in Islamic Banking,signed a MOU with (SEWA),allowing customers to process their utility bills payment through the bank's channels. Al-Hilal Bank in strategic tie-up with SEWA to facilitate customer bill payment processes.

Midas International - Focuses on “Green Technology” in effort to stimulate International investment in Clean Energy.

Major banks may be in a credit freeze but some boutique firms are taking advantage while the big players sit on the sidelines

Dubai based investment firm takes position in promising U.S. biotech industry companies pursuing cures for untreated ailments.

Following its successful bid for concession of rehabilitation and expansion of Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan, the Abu Dhabi Investment Company led consortium has granted the Best Middle East Project Finance Deal Award for the year 2007.

Vincent Gilles recently joined Abu Dhabi Investment Company as the new Chief Investment Officer of ADIC-UBS Infrastructure Investment Limited.

Kane Black of Dubai based Auscor Cranes has taken out one of the top 30 spots in Australia's Anthill Magazine inaugural '30under30' Awards, and in doing so has been recognised as one of Australia's and indeed Dubai's leading entrepreneurial minds

Ernst & Young encourages a larger role for Sukuks in infrastructure projects underway or announced in the GCC

More than 200 International participants attend the 2nd Annual World Islamic Infrastructure Finance Conference in Qatar

Barclays capital announces plans for a permanent capability in Qatar after landmark year in the country

The 14thAnnual WIBC to launch the UK Pavilion and The Country Round Table to Explore International Growth Markets

The 2nd Annual World Islamic Infrastructure Finance Conference to Address Next Wave of Mega-Deals; to recognise achievement and excellence in the Islamic Finance industry