Friday, Dec 02, 2016

Abu Dhabi: Emirates NBD, the Dubai-based bank, was named ‘Banking and Finance Company of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards. The bank was recognised for its pioneering efforts toward the digitisation of banking as well as its resilient performance in the past year.

The Arabian Business Achievement Awards are adjudicated by an independent judging panel consisting of some of the Middle East’s top businessmen. Nominations were drawn from across the Gulf and wider Middle East region based on business activity over the past 12 months.

“Our financial performance continues to remain strong in a challenging economic environment due to our solid foothold in the UAE and sound growth strategy. In addition, the bank has made bold strides this year towards transforming the banking experience for our wholesale and retail customers,” said Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD.

He added, “Our investment in digital innovation has led to many firsts in the banking sector, including a pilot blockchain network for international remittances and trade finance and a futuristic banking space at Jumeirah Emirates Towers that combines artificial intelligence, 24/7 digital banking and personalised advisory services to create the blueprint for banking in the future.”

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