Dubai, June 9, 2013: Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, recently announced that it had been named the "Best Bank in the UAE" at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2013. Rick Pudner, Group CEO, Emirates NBD, and Ahmed Al Marzouqi, General Manager - Retail Distribution, Emirates NBD, received the award on behalf of the bank during an award ceremony, which was recently held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The new accolade reiterates Emirates NBD's position in the UAE as a successful regional player and signifies the bank's efforts to succeed. It also reflects Emirates NBD's ability to achieve its strategic objectives and accomplish its vision and mission.
Commenting on the occasion, Rick Pudner said, "We are very pleased that this prestigious award comes at a time when Emirates NBD is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This accolade will definitely serve motivate the Group to continue reaching new heights, living its values of innovation and being a customer centric financial institution."
Ahmed Al Marzouqi said, "Receiving the "Best Bank in the UAE" award is a great honour. It is a reflection of Emirates NBD's efforts and dedication towards realising its customers' needs and exceeding their expectations."
In addition to awards for best banks and securities houses in almost 100 countries around the world, the Awards for Excellence by Euromoney, the world's leading financial markets magazine, include 25 global awards for banking and capital markets. All the awards aim to recognise institutions and individuals that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and momentum in the markets in which they excel.
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About Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD is a leading banking Group in the region. As at 31st March 2013, total assets were AED315.8 billion. The Group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with over 149 branches and over 720 ATMs and CDMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena and has strong Islamic banking, Global Markets & Treasury, Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management and Brokerage operations.
The Group has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India, Iran and China.
The Group is an active participant and supporter of the UAE's main development initiatives and of the various educational, environmental, cultural, charity and community welfare establishments.
For more information please contact:
Ibrahim Sowaidan
Head - Group Corporate Communications
Emirates NBD
Direct: +971 4 609 4113
Mobile: +971 50 653 8937
ibrahims@emiratesnbd.com
www.emiratesnbd.com
Claire Andréa
Group Corporate Communications
Emirates NBD
Direct: +971 4 609 4143
clairea@emiratesnbd.com
www.emiratesnbd.com
© Press Release 2013
