Dubai 05 October 2015: Commercial Bank International (CBI) has appointed Omar Khan as its Head of Treasury. Omar will be responsible for liquidity, capital management and markets activities, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of CBI said: "We are pleased to welcome Omar to our management team at this exciting time of change and growth for CBI. With his extensive Treasury experience at some of the world's leading banks, Omar has the expertise to make our Treasury a market leader. We are confident Omar's experience will add considerable value to our overall business as we execute our growth strategy."

Omar has more than 22 years of experience with global banks in the UAE and Pakistan, in liquidity and capital management, trading, sales and brokerage operations. He joins CBI from Samba Financial Group of Saudi Arabia, where he spent six years as Head of Treasury for the UAE and Qatar, based in Dubai.

Commenting on his appointment Omar Khan said: "Liquidity and capital management are critical for banks globally and I look forward to ensuring CBI is highly disciplined in these important areas. Also, I am excited about the potential for delivering market leading Treasury solutions for our clients. This is a great time for CBI and I am delighted to be part of the Bank's growth story."

About Commercial Bank International (CBI)
Commercial Bank International (CBI) was incorporated in 1991 in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. With its headquarters in Dubai, CBI today operates with a network of 27 branches and 136 ATMs spread across the UAE and a growing presence in transaction banking and technology-driven delivery channels.

The Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of banking products, as well as tailor-made financial solutions in both Corporate and Retail Banking, ranging from personal account services to finance for homes and automobiles to commercial loans and project support.

Supported by its strategic partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB), the leading financial institution and largest bank in the MENA region, since QNB's acquisition of 40% of CBI shares in 2012, and a customer-centric approach, CBI is well positioned for growth.

CBI's shares are listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities exchange (ADX).

For more information on CBI, please visit cbiuae.com.

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