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Arab National Bank

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:53:54 +0000

arab national bank (anb), a Saudi Joint Stock Company is one of the top ten banks in the Middle East. Since it’s inception in mid 1979, anb operates through its 168 local branches, 31 ladies sections and one branch in London, UK since 1991. anb offers a full range of domestic and international commercial and Islamic products and services to the retail and corporate sectors. The Bank also offers a consultancy and investment, mutual funds and assets management, local & international equity trading, foreign exchange and treasury services.

NBD

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:31:57 +0000

Just 40 years ago, Dubai was simply a trading post at the mouth of the creek, without electricity, piped water or paved roads. As the finest natural creek in the Gulf, its trading history could be traced back almost 600 years. Fleets of merchant dhows lined its banks and sailed far and wide to earn rich rewards from their dealings in silk, spices, pearls and gold. But the discovery of oil, or black gold, was to launch Dubai to the future. As the first oil platform was towed out to sea from the creek, the waters began to reflect more than ancient wind towers. The business that would create a city within a few years had begun to gather pace. At this time of growing prosperity, a leading group of merchants including Ali Bin Abdullah Al Owais, the father of the late Chairman of the Bank, Sultan Ali Al Owais approached the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, to discuss forming the first national bank. This played a vital role in developing Dubai into a leading business centre. The National Bank of Dubai was established in 1963 with one branch on the other side of the creek, which was usually reached by abra. And this was how the paperwork and the money reached head office every day! The Bank was an immediate success, and before long, in 1970, a new Headquarters inaugurated by H. H. Sheikh Rashid, opened beside the creek. The Bank has kept pace with every stage of Dubai’s development, from its foundation as a simple trading harbour in the Middle East, through its years of expansion as an importer and exporter, to its position today as one of the premier cities between Europe and Asia.

Jordan Ahli Bank

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:49:40 +0000

Jordan Ahli Bank (previously Jordan National Bank) is a leading Jordanian institution, with a steeped national history & heritage. Jordan Ahli Bank was established in 1955. Ahli Bank was the first national bank to be established in East Jordan. Ahli Bank was the sixth public shareholding company to be established in the kingdom. First founders: Yousef Mouasher, Suleiman Sukkar. Initial capital upon establishment: JD 350,000.Today, regional presence in Lebanon, Palestine, Cyprus, and 19%stake in JIB (London). For 50 years, the bank has been a leading player in the financial services industry in Jordan and beyond.