Advanced online trading platform and new website opens access and enhances client investment opportunities

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 October 2007: Mashreq Securities recently upgraded their online trading platform and network to cater to increased client demands. The upgrades coincide with the launch of Mashreq Securities' website, which provides potential investors with in-depth information on its various product offerings and financial services.  

Both the system upgrades and website launch are in line with Mashreq Securities' continuous efforts to enhance their services to clients and provide them with a state-of-the-art infrastructure and information.

The online trading platform allows investors to personalize account settings, view fund details and track trading transactions. "We have invested in our network and website to create more accessibility, enhance ease of use and increase connection speeds for existing clients," commented Khaled W. Kurdieh, Chief Executive Officer, Mashreq Securities.

"The new system will allow customers to log on and trade with minimal delays due to an increased bandwidth, making it possible to pursue individual investment opportunities at their convenience" Kurdieh continued.

The new online trading platform performs all the essential functions of a personal broker allowing customers to buy and sell shares whilst creating their own watch list of specific companies and market sectors. Clients can also directly modify outstanding orders thereby increasing or decreasing the number of shares they wish to buy or sell.

"Online trading is becoming increasingly prominent and at Mashreq Securities we are determined to accommodate all avenues of investment opportunity for our clients.  The improvements are a fundamental part of our ongoing strategy to facilitate those needs, enabling greater privacy, freedom to invest and greater portfolio management. All the upgrades have been put through rigorous testing, and to date we have had extremely positive feedback." concluded Kurdieh.

Mashreq Securities offers investors a number of services to simplify their trading experience by accessing the Dubai Financial Market, the Abu Dhabi Securities Market and the DIFX.  Mashreq Securities also gives the flexibility to open a cash account with Mashreq. Mashreq Securities require no minimum account size.

To learn more visit http://www.mashreqsecurities.com/

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About Mashreq Securities
Mashreq Securities was established in 2000 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mashreq offering a comprehensive range of brokerage services. Mashreq Securities is licensed to trade in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets. Mashreq Securities is committed to following market best practices, delivering seamless service with timely and cost effective execution and clearing for UAE markets.

For further information, please contact: 
Iman Issa     
Gulf Hill & Knowlton
Tel: 04 334 4930
Email: Iman.issa@hillandknowlton.com

Hanan Wehbi
Mashreq Securities
HananW@mashreqbank.com

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