NBK renovates the Orphans House a Gesture towards Orphans on the Occasion of Eid Al Fitr |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has renovated and furnished the Orphanage House located in Shuwaikh. The event was attended by NBK Deputy CEO, Shaikha Al Bahar accompanied by NBK Public Relations Team in addition to the Orphanage custodians. |
| 28/09/2008 |
NBK demonstrated Remarkable efficiency in managing the largest subscription in the history of the KSE. |
| National Bank of Kuwait's Deputy CEO, Shaikha Khalid Al Bahar stressed that the successful completion of Zain's capital increase subscription, exclusively managed by NBK, with 99% subscription and a total value of 1.2 billion Kuwaiti dinars ($ 4.5 bn.), undoubtedly enhances the confidence in the Company's performance and expansion strategy. |
| 22/09/2008 |
Laki: A Banking Package Exclusively for Women |
| NBK is proud to be the first bank in the State of Kuwait to launch a Banking package tailored exclusively for women. Laki, the name given to this new package, is set to be unveiled on 17th September at the Villa Moda in Al-Manshar mall. |
| 16/09/2008 |
NBK's Iftar Banquets is witnessing impressive attendance by fasters during the early days of Ramadan |
| National Bank of Kuwait 's Al Watani Iftar banquet campaign launched with the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of an extensive social program comprising a multitude of philanthropic activities, is garnishing impressive attendance with hundreds of fasters attending the two large tents set up in Kuwait city and Salmiya. |
| 16/09/2008 |
NBK Successfully Concludes its Summer Internship Program "NBK Academy" |
| NBK, recently concluded its summer internship program "NBK Academy", exclusively designed to provide professional banking training for national Kuwaiti colleague and high school juniors during the summer. |
| 31/08/2008 |
NBK hosts Iftar Banquets during the Holy Month of Ramadan |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)is set to host Iftar daily banquets during the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of an extensive social program specifically developed by NBK in concordance with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. |
| 31/08/2008 |
NBK opens its new branch in Dubai |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced the opening of its new branch in Dubai in the UAE. |
| 24/08/2008 |
NBK launches an Extensive Social Program during the Holy Month of Ramadan |
| As part of fulfilling its ongoing corporate social responsibilities and on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced that it had mapped out an extensive social program to be launched during the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of the Bank's involvement in community affairs and its commitment to supporting noble and worthwhile causes in Kuwait. |
| 20/08/2008 |
NBK launches a Nationwide TV "Energy Saving" Awareness Campaign |
| ational Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has recently launched a nationwide TV energy saving awareness campaign creatively designed to encourage people to switch off lighting when not required. |
| 17/08/2008 |
NBK London holds a seminar on the New Tax Law in UK |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) branch in London recently held a seminar in London to explain to its clients the recent changes in UK income tax law affecting non domiciled residents. |
| 06/08/2008 |
NBK successfully concludes its Energy Saving Awareness Campaign |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)successfully concluded its energy saving awareness campaign tagged "Put your energy into Saving Energy" with more than 10,000 long-life light bulbs being freely distributed to public at the avenues. |
| 05/08/2008 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 661 million for the first half of 2008 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East by the leading rating agencies, reported a record net profit of USD 661.3 million (KD 175 million) during the first six months of 2008. Compared with the same period last year, earnings were up by 21%. Return on assets for the period was 3.1% with return on equity at 23.5%, both demonstrating the strong earning power of NBK. |
| 09/07/2008 |
NBK Launches "Think Twice" Awareness-Raising Campaign to Save Electricity and Water |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK),has recently announced the launch of an environmental campaign, tagged "Think Twice" as part of an all-inclusive and integrated environmental awareness-raising program. |
| 09/07/2008 |
The National Bank of Kuwait Receives Best Creative Advertising Campaign Award of 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading Bank in Kuwait, and highest rated in the Middle East received Best Creative Consumer Advertising Campaign of 2007 |
| 03/07/2008 |
NBK & Zain offer Services to Customers in Egypt through Al Watany Bank of Egypt |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) within its regional expansion strategy, announced the launch of its services in Egypt through AWB branches, the most important of which is to make available the services of Zain Co. through the Bank’s branches in Egypt. |
| 26/06/2008 |
Orascom Telecom sells Iraqna to Zain Iraq in a $1.2 billion deal, NBK Sole Arranger |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced a financing package to support the sale of Iraqna, Orascom’s subsidiary in Iraq, to Zain Iraq for $1.2 billion. |
| 24/06/2008 |
NBK launches its First 2008 Summer Academy Program |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has recently launched the first in a series of the 2008 Summer Academy Program two-week courses custom-made for high school students aged between 14 and 18 years. |
| 23/06/2008 |
NBK launches the Summer Internship "NBK Academy" for Colleague & High School Juniors |
| The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, recently announced the launch of summer internship "NBK Academy" program, a new and innovative initiative exclusively designed to provide professional banking training for national Kuwaiti colleague and high school juniors during the summer season. |
| 16/06/2008 |
Euromoney Recognizes NBK as "Best Bank in the Middle East" & "Best Bank in Kuwait" |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, was recognized by pre-eminent international finance magazine Euromoney as the “Best Bank in the Middle East” as well as "Best Bank in Kuwait" at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2008 Middle East Dinner recently in Dubai. |
| 12/06/2008 |
Watani Savings Festival celebrates Success with Lucky Winners |
| Watani Savings Festival has successfully concluded on May 15. This two month long campaign has met astounding success. |
| 05/06/2008 |
Al Watani Financial Brokerage Company obtains Final Official Approvals to change its Name & opens the New South Surra Branch |
| Al Watani Financial Brokerage Company obtains Final Official Approvals to change its Name & opens the New South Surra Branch |
| 28/05/2008 |
NBK launches its First Investment Fund in Indian Private Equity |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)announced today the launch of the first investment fund in Indian Private Equity with unique investment features. |
| 27/05/2008 |
NBK launches the Jordanian "Social Security Ambassador" Campaign in Kuwait in Collaboration with Jordanian Social Security Corporation |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, in collaboration with the Jordanian Social Security Corporation (JSSC), recently announced the launch of the Security Ambassador campaign "the Social Security Portable Office" in Kuwait. The initiative is part of a large scale and comprehensive scheme aiming at extending the realm of the Jordanian social security scheme to cover Jordanian expatriates residing in the Arabian Gulf countries. |
| 25/05/2008 |
NBK Opens Two New Branches in Jahra |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)opened Monday, 5th of May two new branches in Jahraa ("Waha Centre Branch" & Jahra Commercial Branch. |
| 05/05/2008 |
NBK Visa Credit Cards take you to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) in partnership with Visa International offers its Visa Credit Cardholders (a seven nights trip to the Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony), and a three nights trip to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games which includes passes to the games. |
| 30/04/2008 |
NBK to highlight Investment Opportunities for Thahabi Customers |
| NBK the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, is organizing its second investment seminar for its affluent, Thahabi customers.
CEO of NBK Capital Salah Al-Fulaij said "Taking place at the Arraya Ballroom on May 6th, the investment seminar will address the investment and economic issues in the region and highlight the opportunities available for the Thahabi investor concerned with the best strategies for successful capital preservation and growth". |
| 28/04/2008 |
Al Mustaqbal announces Winners of LR2 Campaign |
| National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, has announced recently the four lucky winners for Al-Mustaqbal account draw.
The lucky winners were Hassan Awad Marzouq Al Maymouni, Sharifa Mohammed Khaled Al Olayan, Sunil Joseph .k.Joseph & Jasmin Thomas Josef. |
| 28/04/2008 |
NBK supports the Law Banning Mobile Usage while driving |
| The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, recently declared that it will be vigorously supporting the nationwide traffic safety awareness campaign entitled "Your Life is Worth A Missed Call" and organized by the Traffic Department in the Ministry of Interior in conjunction with the ministerial decision banning the use of mobile phone in hand while driving which will take effect as of 1st of May, 2008. |
| 28/04/2008 |
Kuwait Financial Brokerage convenes its AGM & changes its name to Watani Financial Brokerage |
| The Kuwait Financial Brokerage Company, a subsidiary of NBK, held on Tuesday April 14th 2008 its Annual Ordinary & Extraordinary General Meeting for the fiscal year 2007. The meeting has approved to increase the capital of the company and change its name to Watani Financial Brokerage Company. |
| 23/04/2008 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 309 million for the first quarter of 2008 |
| NBK Announced net profits of USD 309 million (KD 82 million) during the first three months of 2008 compared to USD 241 million (KD 64 million) for the same period last year, an increase of 28% |
| 13/04/2008 |
National Bank of Kuwait expands in Egypt with the acquisition of Al Watany Bank of Egypt |
| NBK the highest-rated bank in the Middle East, announced today in an international press conference in Cairo the successful merger of Al Watany Bank of Egypt (AWB) with the NBK Group. |
| 02/04/2008 |
National Bank of Kuwait expands in Turkey with the Conclusion of a 40% Acquisition of Turkish Bank |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank in Kuwait and the highest-rated bank in the Middle East, announced today in an international press conference in Istanbul the successful conclusion of the acquisition of a 40% stake in Turkish Bank. |
| 11/03/2008 |
NBK enhances Online Banking Security |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the highest credit ratings' bank in the Middle East, has further enhanced its online banking security by introducing new technologies. |
| 03/03/2008 |
Minister of Health to Patronize NBK's Walkathon on 22nd March |
| Under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Health, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Taweel, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is set to launch its 14th annual Walkathon titled "Stop Smoking.. Start Walking" on 22nd March, 2008. |
| 02/03/2008 |
NBK concludes its International Advisory Board focusing on Latest Regional Strategic & Geopolitical Developments |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading and most highly rated bank in the Middle East, successfully winded up its inaugural International Advisory Board (IAB) meeting in Kuwait. |
| 31/01/2008 |
Banker ME names NBK Best Bank in ME 2007 for credit cards & Call Center |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been named “The Best Bank in Credit Cards & Call Centre in the Middle East for 2007” by the renowned UAE financial magazine “The Banker Middle East”. |
| 31/01/2008 |
NBK achieves USD 1 billion in net profits for 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated in the Middle East and emerging markets, announced record earnings for 2007. Net profits rose to USD 1,002 million (KD 273.6 million), compared to USD 876 million in 2006. |
| 23/01/2008 |
NBK wins Kuwait's 1st CSR Award - 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the Middle East region, has scooped Kuwait's first and highly-coveted national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2007. |
| 23/01/2008 |
NBK launches Thahabi Multi Asset Fund |
| National Bank of Kuwait has recently announced the launch of its first multi asset fund for its Thahabi clients, the Thahabi Multi-Asset Fund SPC. |
| 16/01/2008 |
NBK to hold Inaugural International Advisory Board Meeting in January 2008 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank in Kuwait and most highly rated in the Middle East, is to hold its inaugural International Advisory Board meeting in January, bringing together an impressive array of distinguished world figures in the fields of politics, economics and business. |
| 02/01/2008 |
NBKs Capital Increase Oversubscribed 245percent |
| NBK 's capital increase was 245% oversubscribed by the bank shareholders. The total amount of the subscription coverage exceeded KD 1 billion (more than US$ 3.7 billion). |
| 30/12/2007 |
Subscription to NBK’s Capital Increase from 11 to 26 December |
| The chairman of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Mohamed Al Bahar said that the subscription to NBK's 20% capital increase will start on 11 December 2007 and will close by end of working day 26 December 2007. |
| 10/12/2007 |
"The Banker" names NBK "Best Bank in the ME for 2007" |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been recently awarded for the seventh consecutive year “The Best Bank of in The Middle East for 2007” by the internationally renowned Financial Times magazine "THE BANKER" in a glamorous awarding ceremony specially held in London on the occasion. |
| 03/12/2007 |
NBK Launches first Brokerage Trading Hall at Shamiya Branch |
| National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK), in cooperation with Kuwait Financial Brokerage Company, today announced the opening of its first KSE brokerage trading hall of its kind in Kuwait within the premises of NBK branch at Shamiya area. |
| 27/11/2007 |
NBK organizes ‘Opportunity and Crisis in the Middle East’ Symposium |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) organized on Sunday a symposium titled ‘Opportunity and Crisis in the Middle East’ at the Sheraton Hotel. The symposium was held under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah. The Guest speaker for the evening was former US Secretary of State General Colin Powell. |
| 27/11/2007 |
NBK forms the first Middle East International Advisory Board |
| National Bank of Kuwait announced today the formation of an International Advisory Board (IAB) which brings together a number of distinguished world figures in the fields of politics, economics and business. Several major international financial and banking organizations such as Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have established similar advisory bodies; however, the NBK International Advisory Board sets a precedent for banks and financial institutions in the Middle East |
| 07/11/2007 |
General Colin Powell speaks at NBKs Symposium on Opportunity and Crisis in the Middle East |
| General Colin L. Powell, USA (Retired), former US Secretary of State (2001-2005), is to pay a visit to the State of Kuwait as Guest of Honor of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) on 18 November, 2007 |
| 04/11/2007 |
NBK to acquire 94% of Al Watany Bank of Egypt |
| NBK announced today the acquisition of a 93, 77% stake of Al Watany Bank of Egypt, the equivalent of 70,327,903 shares following the expiry of the tender offer to purchase all the shares through the Capital Market Authority of Egypt. |
| 29/10/2007 |
nbk profit net reports for third quarter 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated bank in the Middle East, reported a record net profit of USD 790 million (KD 220.5 million) during the first nine months of 2007 compared to USD 681 million for the same period last year. |
| 10/10/2007 |
Subscription to NBK Capital Increase by December |
| The subscription to NBK's 20% capital increase will not be realized before December 2007 after obtaining all necessary approvals and finalization of official procedures |
| 30/09/2007 |
NBK Annual General Assembly approves a 20% Capital Increase |
| The National Bank of Kuwait's Annual General Assembly has approved a 20% capital increase at the conclusion of its meeting which was held at NBK's Head Office-MR floor on Sunday 23 September. |
| 24/09/2007 |
NBK hosts Al Watni Iftar banquets during the Holy month of Ramadan |
| NBK's main Iftar banquets will be set up in Kuwait city and Salmiya. Fast-breaking and Iftar meals will be
distributed by special convoys in the most crowded areas in Kuwait. |
| 05/09/2007 |
NBK plans 20% Capital Increase before end of year |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced today that it plans to increase its capital by 20% before the end of 2007. |
| 26/08/2007 |
National Bank of Kuwait acquires 40% Stake in Turkish Bank (A.S.) |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, signed an agreement to buy a 40% Stake in Turkish Bank (A.S.). The signing ceremony was held recently in Istanbul, Turkey and attended by the top executives of the two banks. |
| 15/08/2007 |
NBK wins bid for Egypt's Al-Watany Bank |
| Dabdoub: Entering the Egyptian market is another significant and strategic
step to achieve NBK's vision.
We are counting on the significant market prospects that Egypt offers and will
endeavor to develop and promote the bank and make it a significant
player in the market |
| 15/08/2007 |
Moody’s upgrades NBK’s long-term foreign currency rating to Aa2 |
| Moody’s, the world’s most respected source for credit ratings, raised today its long-term foreign currency deposit rating to Aa2 from Aa3. |
| 29/07/2007 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 501 million for the first half of 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, reported a record net profit of USD 501 million (KD 144.3 million), or USD 0.25 per share, during the first six months of 2007. The Bank also reported 3.4% return on average assets and 31.8% return on beginning equity, both demonstrating the strong earning power of NBK. |
| 09/07/2007 |
Save Electricity Campaign at NBK |
| The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Isam Al Sager yesterday announced that the Bank has taken the necessary measures to ensure henceforth utmost rationalization of electricity and water consumption in all branches and premises throughout Kuwait, as well as NBK's main head office in response to the expected electricity shortage crisis and as a proactive gesture of support with the ongoing nationwide electricity rationalization campaign. |
| 24/06/2007 |
NBK Successfully Starts 2007 Summer Internship Program |
| In light of the tremendous success of the Summer Internship Program conducted for the last seven consecutive years, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has recently commenced the first in a series of the 2007 Summer Internship program two-week courses custom-made for Al Azraq account customers mainly comprised of high school students aged between 15 and 18 years. |
| 24/06/2007 |
Standard & Poor’s raises NBK’s long-term credit rating to 'A+' on strong financials |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) raised today its long-term credit rating on National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) to 'A+' from 'A'. At the same time, the 'A-1' short-term rating was affirmed and the outlook is stable. |
| 15/05/2007 |
NBK Reports net profit of USD 221.5 million For the first quarter of 2007 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, announced net profits of USD 221.5 million. |
| 08/04/2007 |
NBK receives a license to open in the UAE |
| The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has recently granted the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) a license to open a full fledged branch in the United Arab Emirates. |
| 05/03/2007 |
NBK to host 13th Annual Walkathon on 22 March |
| NBK is set to host the 13th Annual Walkathon on March 22, 2007. Under the patronage of the Minister of Health. This year's walkathon is titled 'Health with every step.' |
| 27/02/2007 |
Al Sager: NBK contributions for social development over quarter a billion Dollars |
| NBK on Wednesday announced that total multi-faceted contributions extended by the Bank in support of social development causes starting 1993, exceeded quarter of a billion Dollars. |
| 12/02/2007 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 876 million for 2006 |
| NBK announced record earnings for 2006. Net profits rose to USD 876 million (KD 253 million), up 23% from last year. NBK also reported an improvement in return on average assets to 3.6% and return on equity to 38.6%. |
| 23/01/2007 |
Moody’s upgrades NBK Two Notches to Aa3 |
| Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 with a stable outlook, from A2, the long-term foreign currency deposit ratings assigned to National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is a 2-notch upgrade for NBK and follows Moody's recent similar action on Kuwait's long-term foreign currency bank deposit ceiling. |
| 21/12/2006 |
NBK sponsors the annual conference of the National Union for Kuwaiti Students (NUKS)- US |
| NBK is sponsoring the 23rd annual conference of the National Union for Kuwaiti Students – US to be held from the 23rd to 26th of November 2006 in New York City |
| 23/11/2006 |
Lee Kuan Yew concludes his three-day successful visit to Kuwait |
| NBK's Guest-of-Honor and Keynote Speaker at the bank's International Symposium |
| 23/11/2006 |
Great Singaporean Leader: Lee Kuan Yew Keynote Speaker at NBK Symposium |
| The symposium aims to highlight the opportunities available for the GCC to use the surpluses generated by the current boom wisely to tackle challenges that have held back growth in the past, and invest for the future. |
| 09/11/2006 |
Moody’s upgrades NBK Two Notches to Aa3 |
| Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 with a stable outlook, from A2, the long-term foreign currency deposit ratings assigned to National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is a 2-notch upgrade for NBK and follows Moody's recent similar action on Kuwait's long-term foreign currency bank deposit ceiling. |
| 08/11/2006 |
NBK hosts international IIF banking conference in Kuwait on 6 - 7 November |
| Dabdoub: Discussions of critical Issues to include Global Economic Outlook, the World Oil Market, Major Middle Eastern Regional Economic Prospects. |
| 02/11/2006 |
NBK capital increase from 29 October to 12 November |
| National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK) chairman, Mr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Al Baher said that the subscription in the bank’s 10% capital increase will start from 29 October till 12 November. |
| 16/10/2006 |
NBK reports record profit of USD 657 million for the first 9 months of 2006 |
| NBK reported a record net profit of USD 657 million (KD 190 million) for the first nine months of 2006 compared with USD 538 million for the same period last year, an increase of 22%.
Return on assets and return on equity also rose to 3.85% and 38.7% respectively |
| 09/10/2006 |
NBK hosts Charity Iftar during the Holy month of Ramadan |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) will begin the holy month of Ramdan by holding charity Iftar for all fasting citizens in the country. This initiative comes from the bank’s continuous endeavor to participate in Ramadan activities and share the joy of Iftar with the large fasting community of the country. |
| 18/09/2006 |
NBK opens a donation account to help Lebanese victims in coordination with the Red Crescent |
| In a move that shows solidarity with Lebanon, National Bank of Kuwait announced today that it opened a special aid account to help the victims of the raids on Lebanon in coordination with the Kuwait Red Crescent |
| 14/07/2006 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 447 million |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, reported a record net profit of USD 447 million |
| 10/07/2006 |
NBK inaugurates its first branch in Saudi Arabia, the first Arab and ME bank to open in Jeddah |
| Under the auspices of HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Saud Al Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, National Bank of Kuwait, the highest credit rated bank in the ME, inaugurated today its first branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, making it the first Arab and Middle Eastern bank to open in Jeddah and the first Kuwaiti bank to open in Saudi Arabia. |
| 23/05/2006 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 193 million |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, announced a record net profit of USD 193 million (KD 56.5 million) during the first three months of 2006 compared to USD 152 million for the same period last year, an increase of 27.4%. The Bank also reported an improvement in return on average assets to 3.4% and return on beginning equity to 34.9% compared to 32% last year. These results mark an outstanding performance by regional and internationa |
| 02/05/2006 |
NBK Launches Corporate Card |
| National Bank of Kuwait has unveiled a revolutionary “Corporate Card” designed specially for companies. NBK has partnered with MasterCard International to develop this unique product. The NBK Corporate Card is targeted at companies, and offers a comprehensive expense management system that eliminates invoice by invoice payment processing. The NBK Corporate Card can be used by companies and their excutives for their purchasing, travel and entertainment, and all other business expenses.
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| 22/03/2006 |
NBK Inaugurates a New Branch in Rumaithiya with a Drive-through ATM Machine Service |
| Under the auspices of Hawalli Governor, EX-Lieutenant General Abdul Hamed Haji Abdul Rahim, the National Bank of Kuwait, the largest bank and financial institution in Kuwait, inaugurated yesterday a new relocated branch in Rumaithiya; in tandem with the bank's Local strategy to reinforce its domestic presence and reach out to the widest range of clientele.
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| 22/03/2006 |
NBK introduces its new “Instabuy” program with Bang & Olufsen-Kuwait |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) signed a partnership agreement with Bang & Olufsen-Kuwait in the newly launched NBK’s Instabuy program exclusively designed for NBK’s credit cardholders (Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club).
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| 22/03/2006 |
NBK's Charity Campaign Revenue Goes to "Bait Abdullah" Center |
| In pursuit of acting as effective partners in community service and best serve humanitarian and charitable organizations, NBK donated its charity campaign revenue, " Do Good Deeds in Ramada", to "Bait Abdullah" Center ,a non-governmental charitable organization aims to help children and their families cope with the stresses of hospitalization.
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| 14/03/2006 |
Global Finance Awards NBK "The Best Bank in Money Market Funds and Risk Management in the Middle East and Africa for 2006" |
| The reputable international financial magazine, Global Finance, has awarded the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) “The Best Risk management and Provider of Money Market Funds in the Middle East & Africa," for 2006. The magazine has, recently, released its rankings for the Best Treasury and Cash Management Banks and Providers to be published on March issue, 2006.
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| 14/03/2006 |
NBK launches Thahabi Ijara Fund 1, the first of its kind for Al-Thahabi customers |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) launched today the first Islamic-Sharia compliant investment fund specifically targeted for its valued Al-Thahabi customers. |
| 12/03/2006 |
NBK & Dnata HolidaysNew partnership in Watani Rewards Contributing Partner |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has signed a partnership agreement with Dnata Holidays in NBK’s Watani Rewards program exclusively designed for the bank’s credit cardholders (Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club).
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| 21/02/2006 |
NBK Capital Receives DFSA Licence to Establish Presence in Dubai International Financial Centre |
| NBK Capital, the investment and merchant banking subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), was today licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority as an authorised firm in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).
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| 20/02/2006 |
The Banker Awards NBK “The Deal of the Year 2005” For the $ 2.4 Billion acquisition of Celltel by MTC |
| The Banker, the renowned Financial Times magazine, has awarded NBK for “The Best Deal of the Year 2005” in Kuwait for its role in Financing the $ 3.5 billion acquisition of Celltel by MTC.NBK also arranged a $ 2.4 billion rights issue for MTC.
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| 15/02/2006 |
NBK's SMS Push Pull Service Takes Off |
| For the first time in Kuwait, clients can now transfer money and pay their credit card bills using NBK's market leading SMS banking service.
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| 13/02/2006 |
NBK Private Banking Team First to Qualify for American Academy of Financial Management ‘Chartered Wealth Manager’ (CWM®) Professional Certification |
| The Private Banking team of NBK have become the first group of financial professionals in Kuwait to be awarded the Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM®) certification from the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM).
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| 13/02/2006 |
NBK’s Jawhara up to KD 2 million and first prize KD 125,000 |
| National Bank of Kuwait announced plans to raise the monthly Al Jawhara first prize to KD 125,000 & increase the total prizes from 64 to 100 prizes. This increase takes the total of the Al Jawhara prizes to an impressive KD 2,000,000 each year, clearly positioning NBK as the front runner in delivering valuable rewards and benefits to its loyal customers. This change will take effect from the February draw.
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| 07/02/2006 |
NBK Unveils Exclusive Banking Solutions for Lebanese Expatriates |
| The National Bank of Kuwait is proud to announce the launch of a suite of outstanding banking services, tailored exclusively for Lebanese expatriates in Kuwait and Kuwaitis who visit Lebanon frequently. This package of services is the first of its kind in Kuwait to cater to the various banking needs of Lebanese living in Kuwait.
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| 07/02/2006 |
Euromoney awards NBK The Best Private Bank for 2006 |
| The leading magazine in the world of finance, Euromoney, has awarded National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) “the Best Private Bank in Kuwait for 2006”, as published in its special issue on the world’s top banks in wealth management and private banking services.
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| 07/02/2006 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 704 million for 2005 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated by Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings in the Middle East and emerging markets, announced another record net profit of USD 704 million (KD 205.6 million) for 2005, up 37% from last year. |
| 01/02/2006 |
NBK Offers Subscription to Arab Bank Capital Increase Through its Local and International Branches |
| NBK Group General Manager of Corporate Banking, Shiekha Khalid Al- Bahar, said that NBK customers can subscribe to the Arab Bank (Jordan) Capital increase through all NBK local, regional and international branches. |
| 23/01/2006 |
NBK presented the Movie Premiere "Harry Potter & Goblet of Fire” Exclusively to its Al-Azraq Customers |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) was delighted to present an exclusive run of the movie premiere "Harry Potter & Goblet of Fire" to its customers of Al-Azraq account on Friday 23rd December at Sharqia Cinema Theatres.
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| 03/01/2006 |
NBK Capital advises transport & warehousing group on the sale of 100% of Jassim transport in a deal worth KD 120 million to Boodai Company |
| Following the expression of interest from potential buyers, Transport & Warehousing Group ("TWG") has retained the services of Watani Investment Company ("NBK Capital") to advise on the 100% sale of its fully-owned subsidiary, Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company WLL ("Jassim Transport").
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| 03/01/2006 |
NBK’s National Labor reached 50% Hiring more than 350 Kuwaiti in 2005 |
| With the end of 2005, National Bank of Kuwait’s percentage of Kuwaitization increased to an impressive 50% of the total number of staff in its various departments and local branches, where the bank has hired more than 350 Kuwaiti graduates during this ending year.
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| 03/01/2006 |
NBK & Ruby Tuesday New Partnership in Watani Rewards Program |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) welcomes Ruby Tuesday (managed by National Arabic Company) as a new partner in the NBK Watani Rewards program exclusively designed for the banks’ credit cardholders (Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club).
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| 25/12/2005 |
NBK insures its customers against travel hazards during New Year & Eid Al Adha Holidays |
| With the approach of New Year & Eid Al Adha’s holidays this year, and with the increase of Kuwaitis traveling to spend their forthcoming holidays abroad, there is usually an increase in demand for the safest and most developed insurance products against travel risks that can occur while traveling.
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| 25/12/2005 |
The Honorable George Bush, 41st President of the United States, is the guest of honor and keynote speaker at NBK’s international symposium on GCC Equity Markets |
| National Bank of Kuwait is proud that the Honorable George Bush, 41st President of the United States of America, the guest of honor and keynote speaker at its international symposium titled “GCC Equity Markets: Boom or Bubble?”. The symposium was held last Sunday the 18th of December under the auspices of H.H. Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah.
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| 20/12/2005 |
NBK opens its 51st local branch Just opposite to Cinema Salmiya |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), has opened recently its 50th local branch just opposite to Cinema Salmiya. The new branch is fully equipped with sophisticated equipment and latest technologies in banking services, such as numerous safety deposit boxes for clients to safe-keep their valuables, and the cars drive-through ATM machine that offers customers a practical and convenient execution of ATM operations without having to step out of their cars.
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| 20/12/2005 |
NBK– The First Bank in the Region to Launch Visa Money Transfer |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated in the Middle East, is launching today, and for the first time in Kuwait and the region, the Visa Money Transfer in association with Visa International.
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| 12/12/2005 |
NBK’s Al-Shabab sponsored “Ramp Rebels” acrobat shows at Marina Mall last week |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated in the Middle East, has sponsored last week, and for the first time in Kuwait, the “Ramp Rebels” exciting and breath-taking acrobat shows performed by highly talented acrobats and athletes coming from different parts of the world. The performances were run on Thursday and Friday of last week at the Marina Mall Crescent.
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| 06/12/2005 |
J¨¹rgen Klinsmann Launches the NBK MasterCard 2006 FIFA World CupTM Campaign |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated in the Middle East, held a press conference via satellite with J¨¶rgen Klinsmann- one of the best and most popular German footballers of modern times, and also MasterCard¡¯s international ambassador for the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. |
| 06/12/2005 |
NBK held special branch meetings with Al Thahabi customers |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest rated in the Middle East, held the first two in a series of customer-led social and educational meetings on the 21st & 22nd of this month at NBK’s recently opened ‘new concept’ branches in Hawalli and Salmiya. |
| 29/11/2005 |
NBK hosts an international symposium on GCC Equity Markets Challenges on 18 December |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is organizing a symposium that will look at the future of GCC equity markets; examining whether recent performance is an indication of long term, sustainable economic trends, or simply the result of too much liquidity chasing too few assets. The symposium will be held under the patronage of HH the Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah on 18 December at the Sheraton Hotel.
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| 29/11/2005 |
NBK Launches a “Limited Edition” FIFA World Cup 2006 Credit Card |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is delighted to launch a special “limited edition” 2006 FIFA World CupTM MasterCard that is a unique collectors’ item and celebrates the spirit of the most popular game in the world and offers its holders the opportunity to watch the World Cup live in Germany. NBK is launching this credit card in association with MasterCard, one of the global sponsors of the 2006 FIFA World CupTM and the courteous provider of the 2006 FIFA World CupTM tickets.
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| 20/11/2005 |
NBK’s CEO elected Board Memberat the IIF-Washington |
| Ibrahim Shukri Dabdoub- CEO of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been elected recently as a board member at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) in Washington, the first Arab banker to hold this position on the board of the IIF.
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| 30/10/2005 |
NBK Celebrates “Eid al Fitr” with children at NBK Hospital |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has shared the joy of “Eid Al Fitr” this year with the children suffering from permanent incurable diseases admitted at the NBK hospital located at Al Sabah Medical district.
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| 27/10/2005 |
NBK opens its 50th local branch just opposite to Salmiya Cinema |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), has opened recently its 50th local branch at Salmiya just opposite to the Salmiya Cinema, and has ensured that it is fully equipped with the latest sophisticated equipment and services, such as the cars drive-through ATM machine which offers customers a practical and convenient way to execute their ATM operations without having to step out of their cars.
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| 27/10/2005 |
NBK holds pre-launch Ghabqa and preview night at Al Corniche Club |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) held a special “Ghabqa” gathering for its clientele at Al Corniche Club, the first such event at the Club in anticipation of its official opening in November. Al Corniche Club is expected to be one of the most luxurious and extensive spa, fitness and leisure clubs in the Middle East.
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| 27/10/2005 |
NBK’s Gergean at Al Rajaa School for boys with special needs |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has rendered a visit to Al Rajaa school for children with special needs to share with them the joys of Gergean in this holy month. NBK's PR team headed early morning to the school to distribute Gergean packs to children during their morning line-up before proceeding to their classrooms.
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| 20/10/2005 |
NBK celebrates “Gergean” at the Social Care Centers |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) celebrated “Gergean” today with the lodgers of Social Care Centers at the special garden of the elders’ day care center. The celebration consisted of an attractive entertainment show performed by a Russian band and the kids’ beloved cartoon characters. |
| 20/10/2005 |
NBK shares “Gergean” joy with children at NBK Hospital |
| On the occasion of Ramadan, PR family team at National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) have carried lots and lots of Gergean gifts and went to visit the children admitted at the NBK hospital which is located at Al Sabah Medical district and is renowned for accommodating children who are suffering from permanent incurable diseases.
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| 20/10/2005 |
NBK launches its donations campaign for Pakistan & India earthquake victims |
| In association with the general public effort in Kuwait to help and assist the victims and survivors of the terrible earthquakes that hit both Pakistan and India recently, killing and wounding thousands of citizens and turning thousands of others into homeless.
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| 20/10/2005 |
NBK holds IFTAR Buffets at different parts of Kuwait during Ramadan |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has started celebrating the holy month of Ramadan by holding great Iftar buffets for all fasting citizens at different parts of Kuwait during the whole month of Ramadan, in collaboration with Al Othman Zakat committee. This initiative comes from the bank’s genuine wish to participate in Ramadan activities and share the joy of “fotoor” with the largest possible number of fasting community.
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| 10/10/2005 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 533.3 million for the first 9 months of 2005 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, reported a record net profit of USD 533.3 million (KD 155.7 million) for the first nine months of 2005 compared with USD 346.5 million for the same period last year, a record increase of 54%.
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| 07/10/2005 |
NBK- “Best Bank in ME & Africa” At the IMF Washington 2005 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), is continuing to harvest more and more awards as the year 2005 is approaching its end; the most recent of which are the multiple awards received by NBK from the renowned financial magazine “Global Finance” at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which was held in Washington this year; The array of awards presented to NBK are for being the best bank in ME & Africa for 2005 in “Cash Management”, “Liquidity/Working Capital Management” and “Best Provider of Money Mark |
| 06/10/2005 |
Play Koutbu6 online with NBK & you can be one of our lucky winners |
| NBK is sponsoring Kuwait's first online gaming website, www.Koutbo6.com. This site is founded by K.B.Soft , designed, operated and managed by Mr. Hamad , Mr. Mohammed Al Marzouk and Mr. Ahmed Al Ibrahim, two Kuwait University graduates who founded this website as a college project back in 1999. |
| 06/10/2005 |
NBK held a Harvard Seminar for its VIPs and internal leaders |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has held on Friday 30th September 2005 and in collaboration with Harvard Business School, an outstanding strategic seminar targeted to NBK's distinguished clients and internal leaders on "Leadership as a force for change". |
| 06/10/2005 |
Unexpected Surprise for NasserAl Mutairi from NBK’s Jawhara |
| Nasser Faleh Al Mutairi could not believe his luck when, a few days ago, he was informed by National Bank of Kuwait of becoming the Jawhara’s 1st prize winner for the month of September, and his winning of KD 75,000 all at one time.
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| 06/10/2005 |
“Al-Shabab” , NBK’s new Account For University &College Students |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest financial institution in Kuwait, is proud to announce the launch of the new “Al Shabab Account” specially designed to provide university and college students aged between 18 – 23 years with banking solutions which meet their specific needs. |
| 03/10/2005 |
18 NBK Branches opened for evening Shifts during Ramadan |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is happy to announce to its customers the opening of 18 of its branches for evening shifts from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the holy month of Ramadan, in addition to their morning official working hours. |
| 03/10/2005 |
NBK & Touristic Enterprises Co. - Kuwait Towers New Partnership in Watani Rewards Program |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) welcomes Touristic Enterprises Co. - Kuwait Towers as a new partner in the NBK Watani Rewards program exclusively designed for the bank's credit cardholders (Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club).
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| 27/09/2005 |
NBK & Barrak Int. CenterNew partnership in Watani Rewards Program |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has signed a partnership agreement with Barrak International Center in NBK’s Watani Rewards and Instabuy program exclusively designed for the bank’s credit cardholders (Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club).
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| 27/09/2005 |
NBK Donates Proceeds of its Charity Campaign “Do Good Deeds in Ramadan” to “Bayt Abdullah” |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is launching this year during the holy month of Ramadan its yearly charity campaign “Do Good Deeds in Ramadan”; a practice that has been diligently carried out by NBK for the past 12 years. |
| 22/09/2005 |
NBK Opens its 49th Local Branch At MTC’s Head Office |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank and financial institution in Kuwait, has opened its 49th domestic branch at MTC’s new building in Shuwaikh. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of MTC’s General Manager- Barrak Al Subaih and NBK’s DE in addition to other staff and executives from the two institutions.
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| 21/09/2005 |
NBK Installs a Drive-through ATM Machine at its Renovated Dahiya Branch |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), has recently re-opened its branch at Dahiyat Abdullah Al Salem, after having done some renovations and enlargements to the place to accommodate greater numbers of customers and to enhance the quality of banking services rendered at the branch in Dahiyat Abdullah Al Salem area.
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| 21/09/2005 |
NBK Signs an Agreement to Open a branch in KPC’s New Compound |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank and financial institution in Kuwait, has recently signed an agreement with Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC) to open a new branch at KPC’s new compound. The signing ceremony took place at KPC’s premises and was attended by NBK’s Group General Manager for Corporate Banking- Shaikha Al Bahar, KPC’s Managing Director- Iqbal Al Ghanim, and many other executives from both institutions. |
| 21/09/2005 |
NBK manages KD 20 million Bonds for Tamdeen Real Estate Company K.S.C.C. |
| On Wednesday September 14th, 2005 Tamdeen Real Estate Company K.S.C.C. “Tamdeen” issued KD 20 millions worth of bonds maturing on September 14th, 2010. The bonds were managed and marketed by National Bank of Kuwait “NBK”.
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| 14/09/2005 |
Great Week-end of Discounts with NBK at Al Andalus Stores |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and Al Andalus Trading Co. recently partnered to offer NBK Credit Cardholders an exceptional package of discounts at Al Andalus stores for electronics last week-end.
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| 14/09/2005 |
NBK Opens its 48th Local Branch in the Liberation Tower |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank and financial institution in Kuwait, has officially opened yesterday, Monday 12th September 2005, its 48th domestic branch in the Liberation Tower. The inauguration ceremony was held with the presence of the Under Secretary of Ministry of Communications-Hamed Khaja, NBK’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer- Isam Al Sager, and Group General Manager Consumer Banking- Adel Al Majed. |
| 13/09/2005 |
“The Banker” names NBK Best Bank in ME for 2005 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has been awarded this year, and for the fifth year in a row, with “The Best Bank in the Middle East for 2005” by the worldwide renowned financial magazine “THE BANKER”, in a glamorous awarding ceremony specially held on the occasion in London last week.
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| 11/09/2005 |
NBK concludes Summer Jam Programand “Jamool’s RoadShow” |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has ended the summer jam program and “Jamool’s RoadShow” whereby NBK’s character Jamool visits various outlets included in the program to entertain kids and youngsters every Wednesday for 2 hours |
| 11/09/2005 |
NBK Sponsors GCC Football Leagues Finals for 2005 |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is sponsoring this season the 21st GCC Football Leagues Finals for 2005 which are going to be held between 16th and 29th September 2005 at Qadsia Sporting Club under the patronage of H.E. Kuwait’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah. |
| 06/09/2005 |
NBK’s Mega Electronics Weekend |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and Al Andalus Trading Company announce an attractive package of discounts for NBK customers during this coming weekend.
The package will include upto 70% discount (inclusive of 10% discount in KD points) on select items purchased from Al Andalus and a Raffle coupon for every KD 50 spent. |
| 06/09/2005 |
NBK Launches “Back to School Campaign” for Zeina & Al-Azraq Accounts Holders |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced today the launch of its “Back to School campaign” for Zeina account customers aged between 0 and 14 years, and for Al Azraq account customers aged between 15 and 21 years. The campaign will run for two months until 31st October 2005.
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| 05/09/2005 |
NBK Announces new General Manager for IBQ |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced the appointment of Mr. Michael H Williams as the new General Manager for International Bank of Qatar (IBQ). Michael Williams is a highly experienced international banker and brings with him over 25 years of experience spanning different corporate and international cultures and having held senior positions within the Barclays Bank Group and Nomura Securities in London.
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| 05/09/2005 |
The most advanced and sophisticated security systems for Watani Online Corporate |
| Sheikha Khaled Al-Bahar, Group General Manager Corporate Banking at NBK says that " Due to the advanced and most sophisticated security systems and many high levels of workflow process for all type of financial transaction, many of NBK largest clients local and international feel secured and have subsequently increased the utilization of such services." |
| 13/08/2005 |
Global Finance Awards NBK the Best Internet Bank in the Middle East for 2005 |
| Global Finance, the leading magazine in the world of finance, has named the World’s Best Internet Banks in Middle East/Africa 2005. The editors have selected National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) as the Best Online Consumer Credit Bank Site in the Middle East and Africa. NBK has also bagged the awards for Best Corporate / Institutional Bank and the Best Consumer Internet Bank in Kuwait.
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| 06/08/2005 |
Instant Loan approval on Phone |
| In keeping with the commitment to offer the best products and services, NBK for the first time in Kuwait is offering Loan on Phone for NBK customers and non-customers. |
| 01/08/2005 |
NBK and MasterCard Announce “Together Wherever” promotion |
| National Bank of Kuwait and Mastercard announce the launch of their “Together Wherever” promotion for the summer travel season.
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| 25/07/2005 |
NBK Receives “2004 Elite US Dollar STP Excellence Award” from Deutsche Bank |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) received for the third year in a row the Elite US Dollar STP Excellence Award from Deutsche Bank for the year 2004, which pertains to financial transactions and electronic payment instructions that are executed rapidly and with the least amount of errors. (STP stands for Straight Through Payment Processing without manual intervention).
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| 25/07/2005 |
MTC customers access services through NBK branches in Lebanon |
| National Bank of Kuwait (Lebanon) and MTC-Vodafone (Kuwait) announced today a new service that allows MTC-Vodafone customers to pay bills, access roaming services, place international calls, purchase new SIM cards and reactivate mobile lines through all NBK branches in Lebanon.
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| 21/07/2005 |
National Aviation Services NAS New Partner in NBK’s Watani Rewards Program |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has signed recently a partnership agreement with National Aviation Services (NAS) in the Watani Rewards Program tailored exclusively for NBK credit card holders (Visa, Master Card and Diners Club), whereby NAS will offer them their outstanding “Hala Kuwait Services” and a special Summer Travel Promotion specially designed for NBK’s Al Thahabi Account customers. With this agreement, NBK Credit Cardholders will be guaranteed back 20% of their purchases at NAS as point |
| 18/07/2005 |
NBK Held Recently its Annual Strategic “I.B.G” Meeting in Kuwait |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has recently held its 2005 Annual Strategic IBG (International Branches Gathering) meeting in Kuwait. The gathering which lasted three days was attended by the General Managers of NBK’s regional and international network of branches, subsidiaries, and representative offices existing in Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, London, Paris, New York, Geneva, and Singapore.
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| 18/07/2005 |
NBK reports net profit of USD 337 million |
| Arecord net profit of USD 337 million (KD 98,3 million) during the first six months of 2005 compared with USD 223 million for the same period last year, a record increase of 51%. Return on assets and return on equity also rose to 3.6% and 35.3% respectively.... |
| 06/07/2005 |
NBK & AUK sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of “Building the New Generation of Leaders” |
| Kuwait - National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), and the United Education Company “UEC” owner of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a 5-year strategic alliance between the two institutions to benefit and deliver a sustainable social and educative services to the Kuwait community.
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| 20/06/2005 |
New Partner in NBK’s Watani Rewards program |
| National Bank of Kuwait is delighted to welcome Courtyard by Marriott Hotel as a new partner in the Watani Rewards program. Watani Rewards program is the award winning ‘rewards program’ exclusively for NBK credit cardholders (Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club).
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| 15/06/2005 |
NBK held a Seminar for its Executives on Leadership as a Force For Change |
| National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has held on the 11th and 12th of this month, in collaboration with Harvard Business School, an outstanding private seminar for its executives on modern management and how to develop greater leadership styles to transform organizations into stronger competitors by investing the leadership energy of their executive teams. The seminar highlighted the need to have a modern approach in leadership and unveiled the secrets behind creating a lasting transformation enabling |
| 14/06/2005 |
NBK and MasterCard announce new “Hilton For Free” offer |
| National Bank of Kuwait and MasterCard, in partnership with Hilton Hotels Corporation, are delighted to offer NBK credit cardholders an exclusive opportunity to enjoy complimentary stays and reduced rates at Hilton properties throughout the Middle East this summer |
| 13/06/2005 |
Join in & have fun this summer with NBK |
| National Bank of Kuwait today unveiled the exciting Summer 2005 campaign – 'Summer jam 2005'. The campaign, in partnership with Info Center, Life skills, Giggles, GameWorks, Cozmo & Applebee's targets children and youth, specifically Zeina account customers (children under 14 years) and Al-Azraq account customers (youth between 15 – 21 years). The campaign runs from June 12 to August 31, and offers many special savings for NBK customers, featuring fun events geared to keeping children and youth |
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