National Bank of Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi-based lender posted a third quarter net profit of AED914m ($248.8m).

Fund to invest principally in aircraft and engines on lease to international airlines.

Central bank hopes change in panel will lower rates and spur lending.

UAE central bank openly mulled creation of an official Emirates interbank offered rate.

Bank confirms relatively minor exposure to troubled Saudi conglomerates Algosaibi and Saad.

Reuters poll of 10 analysts also reveals opinions on dates for real estate rebound.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi will open first branch in Chinese territory H209 to improve Far East links.

Contract won by Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC) marks first foray into Abu Dhabi market.

UAE money lender beats market forecasts; earns $209.7m net profits in Q1.

Bank also examining converting emergency government deposits into regulatory capital.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi board to convert $1.53bn of UAE gov't deposits into regulatory capital.

Banks and mobile network operators are ramping up their investments in mobile remittance services. But who will win out?

The Middle East banking and finance industry has never been under more pressure than it is now. NME looks at the measures organisations have put in place to protect their valued assets and what they plan to do over the next twelve months.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi posts Q4 net profit at 492m UAE dirhams ($133.9 m), down 34%.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi's chairman to devote more time to sovereign wealth fund.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi eyes investment opportunities in UK and German markets.

ACN's 2008 CIO of the Year, Srood Sherif of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) reveals how he deals with employee retention, his thoughts on how banks will weather the credit crisis and how NBAD's upcoming internal re-organisation will allow it to stay ahead of the competition.

NBAD Arrow service will allow users to make payments via SMS

UPDATE 1: Company's 13% increase, while National Bank of Abu Dhabi's profit falls 26%.

Merger speculation sees Abu Dhabi's ADCB up 10% and NBAD up 7% in early trading.

Gulf state's economic boom, population growth and cost of construction driving rising prices.

More secure card technology needed to stop repeat of last week's wide-scale fraud, experts say.

Srood Sherif, CIO of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi takes ACN on a exclusive tour of what life is like for right at the top of the tree in one of IT’s most demanding verticals – and how, after more than 30 years, he’s still keen to make a difference. Imthishan Giado reports.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi's net profit of $273mn in second quarter, up 72% on same period last year.

Many lenders to post double-digit Q2 profit as low interest rates spur credit demand - survey.

UPDATE 1: Bahrain and Abu Dhabi lenders reportedly in talks to create one of Gulf's largest banks.

Wide range of major projects underway for 2008 including banking systems and blade servers

Nazem Al Qudsi from National Bank of Abu Dhabi, discusses the UAE's best-performing fund for 2007.

Dubai-based National Central Cooling Company announces plans to sell up to $500mn of sukuk.

Dr Alan Greenspan recently gave Gulf audiences the benefit of his 18 years' experience as head of the Fed, and spoke out about GCC dollar pegs and sovereign wealth funds. ABF was in Abu Dhabi to bring you his thoughts on the region.

Governor Al-Suweidi says gov't must rein in spending to control record inflation in the Emirates.

Shareholders approve swap plans as well as 40% cash dividend and 20% bonus shares.

Dubai-based developer secures Sharia-compliant deal as part of global funding and expansion plan.

Emirates plans to update consumer price index following review, source reveals.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi expects to oversee eight initial public offerings this year, senior exec says.

Abu Dhabi lender says 10-year floating rate convertible bonds to be listed on London bourse.

Technology advances means mobile banking may be the Middle East's next big thing.

Dirham undervalued against dollar by between 10% and 15%, UAE's second-largest lender says.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi underwrites $288mn loan facility to purchase four A330-200 aircraft.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi urges investors to cash in on property, energy opportunities in regional markets.

Abu Dhabi bank shifts focus to Saudi Arabia and UAE capital as Dubai's stock market continues its decline.

If you're looking to set-up an online bank account in the UAE, read on as the WINDOWS team checks out some of the market's current offerings and suggests which of these you can bank on.

Syndicated loans give regional banks an opportunity to build both regional and international relationships.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi has said it is considering selling bonds worth $1.75bn.

The region's banking sector is facing up to the biggest shake-up it has ever witnessed during its tender 50-year history.

NBAD and Emirates Bank conclude $354m hotel acquisition financing for Pearl Azure Hotels.

Figure expected to rise further with marketing and cross-listings.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi will offer private banking and trade finance services in Geneva.

The UAE developer is seeking a syndicated loan to finance its Al Raha project.

The Omani company signs a corporate loan with banks including National Bank of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi's leading banks have made a huge splash across the Gulf's hugely successful finance sector.

A shortage of skills is driving up the cost of hiring specialised staff for the banking and finance industry, increasing the competition for talent.

The Abu Dhabi airline - which expects revenue to rise to $1.25bn this year - is still looking to expand its fleet.

The bank is considering a merger following the EBI-NBD announcement.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is upgrading its core banking systems at all of its locations around the globe.

Customers and service providers need to take much more responsibility in helping to prevent identity theft, a senior manager at a regional bank warned this week.

Abu Dhabi tourism development and investment to be boosted by syndicated credit facility for new projects

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is upgrading its core banking systems at all its locations around the globe.

Arabic speakers being used to target region, experts warn

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The Facility will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing of the existing US $750 million signed on 18 December 2005.

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