NBAD gives MasterCard cardholders chance to win big
(AME Info
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12/07/2012)
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has started a promotion that allows NBAD cardholders to win sports utility vehicles (SUV) or luxury travel packages to one of the top destinations in the world. The NBAD Overseas
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Bank Muscat fetes al Mazyona RO 300,000 prize winner
(Oman Daily Observer
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12/07/2012)
BankMuscat marked a moment of big celebration for Amor bin Mohammed Salmin al Harthy from Samad Al Shan branch in Sharqiyah Governorate who won RO 300,000 al Mazyona Savings Scheme prize for the second quarter. Yousuf al Rawahi, Regional Manager —
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NBO Al Kanz mega draw attracts large crowds
(Oman Daily Observer
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12/07/2012)
National Bank of Oman’s (NBO) Al Kanz Mega Draw of RO 500,000 was held recently during the bank’s Carnival, at the Muscat Grand Mall, in Al Ghubra. Chief Guest Shaikh Muhanaa al Maawali, Wali of Al Amerat, conducted the NBO Al Kanz Mega Draw in the
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Accounts at RAKBank going for a song
(The National
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12/07/2012)
RAKBank has made a break with the traditional grey world of finance to record a pop song in an effort to attract customers. The song, entitled Yeah! RAKBank, includes the lyrics "Yeah, RAKBank" and "I went to RAKBank, the best around, that's when my
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ANB posts $ 366 m net profit in first half
(Arab News
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12/07/2012)
Arab National Bank (ANB) reported a net profit of $ 366.3 million for the first six months of 2012, compared to $ 342,4 million for the same period last year, an increase of 7.0 percent. Profits of the second quarter of 2012 reached $ 191.4 million
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BAJ Q2 net income rises to SR 129 m
(Arab News
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12/07/2012)
Bank AlJazira (BAJ) has announced the annual consolidated financial results for the year ended June 30, 2012. Net income during Q2 was SR 129 million, compared to SR 65 million for the same quarter in the previous year, with an increase of 98 percent,
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Saudi British Bank first half profit SR1,769m up 10.4%
(AME Info
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11/07/2012)
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) recorded a net profit of SR1,769m for the six months ended 30 June 2012. This is an increase of SR166m or 10.4% compared to SR1,603m for the same period in 2011. SABB recorded a net profit of SR915m for the three months
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Emirates Islamic Bank boasts best Skywards Miles deal
(CPI Financial
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11/07/2012)
Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB) is offering credit card holders as much as one Skywards Mile per AED 1.5 spent on the card. The Emirates Islamic Bank Skywards Credit Card range comprises four products: Gold, Gold Plus, Platinum and Platinum Plus. Each
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QIB Posts Net Profit of QR 736.9 million
(QNA
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11/07/2012)
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) disclosed the semi annual financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2012. The reviewed financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2012 revealed a net profit of QR 736.9 million in comparisons to QR 703.2
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Ratings of Arab National Bank affirmed
(AME Info
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11/07/2012)
Capital Intelligence (CI), the international credit rating agency, announced that it has affirmed the ratings of Arab National Bank (ANB), based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In view of the Bank's continually improving asset quality and the resultant reduced
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Al Rajhi Bank net profit up 13.6% in Q2
(Saudi Gazette
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11/07/2012)
Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank posted a 13.6 percent rise in its second quarter net profit, helped by a 12.3 percent jump in operating income, it said in a statement posted on the bourse website Tuesday. The Kingdom’s biggest Islamic lender made SR2.1
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NBAD appoints deputy group CEO and COO
(Khaleej Times
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11/07/2012)
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, or NBAD, on Tuesday announced promotions of its UAE executives, the move that will help achieve the bank’s net profit target of Dh16 billion by 2021. “The bank is investing in the business and the promotion and rotation of
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Saudi Hollandi, Alinma net profits soar
(Saudi Gazette
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11/07/2012)
Saudi Hollandi Bank posted a 26.2 percent increase in its second-quarter net profit due to higher operating income and lower costs, the firm said in a bourse statement Tuesday, beating analysts’ average forecast. Saudi Hollandi, the eighth-largest lender
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Samba net income balloons 5.1% in Q2
(Saudi Gazette
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11/07/2012)
Samba Financial Group posted a 5.1 percent rise in second-quarter net profit on the back of an increase in operating income, Eisa Mohammed Al-Eisa, the Group’s Managing Director and CEO, said in a statement Tuesday. The Kingdom’s second-largest listed
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SABB profit up 10.4% to SR 1.77 bn
(Arab News
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11/07/2012)
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) recorded a net profit of SR 1.77 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This is an increase of SR 166 million or 10.4 percent compared to SR 1.60 billion for the same period in 2011. SABB recorded a net profit of SR
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NBF, Oman Insurance ink agreement
(Khaleej Times
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11/07/2012)
The National Bank of Fujairah, or NBF, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Oman Insurance Company, or OIC, that would see the bank distribute a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions through its distribution network. NBF CEO Vince
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Upbeat results for top Saudi banks
(Arab News
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11/07/2012)
Four major Saudi banks reported upbeat quarterly results yesterday, topping or meeting estimates, boosted by rising loan demand. Al-Rajhi Bank made a net profit of SR 2.1 billion in the three months ending June 30, up by 13.6 percent compared with the
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Alinma Bank net profit rises to SR 179 m in Q2
(Arab News
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11/07/2012)
Alinma Bank has announced the achievement of a net profit of SR 179 million during the second quarter of the current year (2012) compared to a net profit of SR 102 million during similar quarter in 2011 and SR 150 million in the first quarter of 2012.
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Bank Albilad Q2 net income up 87.9 per cent on year-ago level
(CPI Financial
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10/07/2012)
Bank Albilad has announced net income for Q2 2012 of SAR 153.5 million compared to net income of SAR 81.7 million for the same period in 2011, an increase of 87.9 per cent, and compared to net income for Q1 2012 of SAR 511.5 million with a decrease of 70
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National Bank of Fujairah seals strategic tie-up with Oman Insurance
(AME Info
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10/07/2012)
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Oman Insurance Company (OIC) that would see the bank distribute a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions through its distribution network. Through the
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Rakbank takes marketing up a notch
(AME Info
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10/07/2012)
Companies occasionally use famous songs in their TV commercials. Others sometimes modify the music of a popular song to create a jingle about their products. In either case, they aim to achieve one thing: enhanced consumer engagement. The popularity of
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Bank Sohar’s net up 49.6pc
(Oman Daily Observer
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10/07/2012)
Bank Sohar posted a net profit after tax of RO 10.361 million for the first half of this year, which represents a 49.6 per cent jump over earnings of RO 6.928 million during the corresponding period of 2011. Announcing its initial unaudited results for
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SABB, Haji Husein Alireza & Co. celebrate 50-year banking alliance
(Saudi Gazette
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10/07/2012)
SABB and Haji Husein Alireza & Company Limited celebrated their 50th year of banking partnership during a commemorative event held recently at SABB’s head office in Riyadh. The function was attended by Ali Alireza, Managing Director of Haji Husein
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FGB offers Emiratis saving certificates
(Khaleej Times
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10/07/2012)
First Gulf Bank, or FGB, has launched a Shariah-compliant deposit scheme for the UAE nationals. Emirati Al Awwal Islamic Certificate has been developed based on a recent survey conducted by the bank, which showed a preference amongst the majority of the
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BSF posts SR 1.55 bn net income
(Arab News
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10/07/2012)
Banque Saudi Fransi's (BSF's) net income during the first semester of 2012 amounted to SR 1.55 billion, an increase of 3.76 percent compared to SR 1.49 billion for the same period last year. Net Income for Q2 2012 amounted to SR 757 million, a decrease
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