First Abu Dhabi Bank becomes First MENA Bank to join CIPS as direct participant

First Abu Dhabi Bank becomes First MENA Bank to join CIPS as direct participant

Abu Dhabi, UAE – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has become a Direct Participant (DP) of the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), the official cross-border payment infrastructure for Renminbi (RMB). FAB’s direct participation in CIPS enhances its ability to provide clients with […]

Emirates NBD expands its near real-time cross-border payment network to over 40 countries worldwide

Emirates NBD Becomes First MENA Bank to Commit to WELL at Scale with International WELL Building Institute

Certifications within WELL at scale Programme enable the bank to measure performance, taking actions in areas impacting ESG and health Emirates NBD Group is already recognised as top organisation across both commercial and retail in MENA for LEED Platinum Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye […]

Emirates NBD wins record eight awards at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Emirates NBD wins record eight awards at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Bank wins five regional awards including “Middle East’s Best Bank 2025” showcasing a landmark year of strategic expansion, digital leadership and financial performance. Winner of three UAE awards including “UAE’s Best Bank”, “UAE’s Best Bank for ESG” and “UAE’s Best Investment Bank for Equity Capital Markets (ECM)” Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates NBD, a leading banking […]

Leonteq partners with Emirates Islamic for Shari'a-compliant structured products

Leonteq partners with Emirates Islamic for Shari’a-compliant structured products

Leonteq announced today that it has initiated a new partnership with Emirates Islamic, one of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the manufacturing and distribution of Shari’a-compliant structured products. Building on its strategic expansion into the Gulf region, Leonteq launched a Shari’a-compliant trust certificate issuance programme (the Programme) in 2022 […]

Ajman Bank partners with Azimut Group to offer investment advisory and opportunities to its clients

Ajman Bank partners with Azimut Group to offer investment advisory and opportunities to its clients

Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank has signed a distribution agreement with Azimut (DIFC) Limited, a subsidiary of the global asset management firm Azimut Group, to expand the range of investment solutions available to its wealth management clients. The agreement brings together Ajman Bank’s growing wealth platform with Azimut’s international investment expertise, enabling clients to access a […]

Meedaf and Brink’s form strategic alliance to revolutionize Cash and ATM Operations in the UAE

Meedaf and Brink’s form strategic alliance to revolutionize Cash and ATM Operations in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Meedaf, an ADGM-licensed entity launched in April 2025 to serve financial institutions across the GCC, proudly announces a strategic joint venture with Brink’s a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the cash management and ATM managed services […]

Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates partners to enhance Client Experience

Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates partners to enhance Client Experience

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates have entered into a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration offers significant benefits to Standard Chartered Credit Card holders, special fares on tickets purchased online through the Emirates website. Additionally, customers can opt to split their payments into convenient monthly instalments of up to 12 months. […]