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    Bilingual HR Administrator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A global professional services firm is seeking a recent graduate to join their HR Team as an entry level Administrator due to internal growth and development. This role is an excellent start to your HR career as the organisation is one of the top tier management consultancies in the world and you will gradually be exposed to the full HR function over time. The organisation can therefore offer further career development.This role will ensure you liaise with all functions from employee engagement to facilities and finance departments and you will work within a team of 5 HR professionals, reporting into the Senior Team Member. You will support the HR team with all associated administrative tasks such as preparing offer letters, employee contracts, onboarding and off boarding arrangements, document requests and ensure all information is updated on the internal ERP. You will also take part in regular team meetings where your ideas and suggestions are welcomed to help provide continuous improvement for the department. You will also interact with all internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority and therefore those with who are bilingual in Arabic and English are required for this position.

    To be selected for this role it is essential that you are a recent graduate with no more than 2 years of HR experience, preferably within a professional services organisation. Absolute fluency in Arabic, with a strong proficiency in the English language is also essential.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    tellecaller | A Leading Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are urgently looking to recruit experienced Credit Card & Personal Loans Sales Telecaller at our Dubai office for reputed Bank Channels. Expertise in selling multiple banking products – Credit Cards & Loans.Freshers Can Also Apply.Salary + Incentive.

    We are urgently looking to recruit experienced Credit Card & Personal Loans Sales Telecaller at our Dubai office for reputed Bank Channels. Expertise in selling multiple banking products – Credit Cards & Loans.Freshers Can Also Apply.Salary + Incentive.

    A leading company in UAE. More

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    External Auditor | Adib Al Chaa & Co

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Overall Aim of PositionThe Auditor is to participate in external audits, supporting the audit supervisor in the execution of the work plans. He or she will be in charge of multiple client engagements and other related assignments under the general direction of more experienced engagement team members.An external auditor’s job is to serve as an independent evaluator of the financial statements of a company, legal entity, or other organization. Duties and Responsibilities1. Prepare audit planning and executes audit procedures,2. Prepare memoranda, letters, and correspondence such as Audit Planning Memorandum, Audit Approach Plan, Audit time budget, and management letters.3. Attend client audits, checking and reconciling financial information to ensure its integrity and accuracy. Carry out fieldwork properly and document all the information related to the fieldwork as per the quality standards.4. Assist in the production of audit reports and drafting financial statements and note disclosures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.5. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with assurance team members and enhance service delivery.

    Minimum Education: • Degree in Accounting or Commerce or related fieldMinimum Experience: • At least 2 years experience in auditing or accounting work• Full or Partial qualification in any of the following international professional qualifications – CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, etc. will be an advantageMinimum Skills: • Good working knowledge of accounting information, while keeping up to date with changing financial rules and regulations.• Effective time management skills particularly the ability to work across a number of audits at any one time.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills.• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills combined with an inquiring mind and the ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment.• Ability to form and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

    Adib Al Chaa & Co. Chartered Accountants have been providing distinctive services for over 25 years as a leading accountancy firm in Qatar and an independent member of Crowe Global. Ranked the eighth largest accounting network in the world, Crowe Global has over 180 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries. For almost 100 years, members of Crowe have made smart decisions for multinational clients working across borders. Our leaders work with governments, regulatory bodies and industry groups to shape the future of the profession worldwide.

    With exceptional knowledge of business, local laws and customs we provide lasting value to clients. At Adib Al Chaa & Co. Chartered Accountants our professionals share one commitment, to deliver excellence. More

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    Senior External Auditor | Adib Al Chaa & Co

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The senior auditor is to participate in external Audits, supporting the manager in the execution of the work plans and guiding the lower grade auditors. He or she also supervises multiple client engagements and other related assignments under the general direction of more experienced engagement team members.• Demonstrate logical business judgment and informed decision-making skills.• Oversee and direct a compliant and accurate auditing process• Provides guidance and training to assist staff in achieving the objectives of an audit and con¬ducts meaningful and timely performance reviews.• Plan and oversee the auditing process• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance• Perform effective risk and control assessments• Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and efficiency• Coordinate periodical audits

    • Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field• Professional certification (e.g. ACA, CPA, ACCA,)• Not less than 4 years proven experience in reputable accounting or auditing firm • In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices• Updated knowledge of IFRS, applicable laws and regulations• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and audit software is a plusMinimum Skills: • Good working knowledge of accounting information, while keeping up to date with changing financial rules and regulations.• Effective time management skills particularly the ability to work across a number of audits at any one time.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills.• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills combined with an inquiring mind and the ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment.• Ability to form and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

    Adib Al Chaa & Co. Chartered Accountants have been providing distinctive services for over 25 years as a leading accountancy firm in Qatar and an independent member of Crowe Global. Ranked the eighth largest accounting network in the world, Crowe Global has over 180 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries. For almost 100 years, members of Crowe have made smart decisions for multinational clients working across borders. Our leaders work with governments, regulatory bodies and industry groups to shape the future of the profession worldwide.

    With exceptional knowledge of business, local laws and customs we provide lasting value to clients. At Adib Al Chaa & Co. Chartered Accountants our professionals share one commitment, to deliver excellence. More

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    Portfolio Manager – PBG | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Principal Accountabilities:Portfolio Management- Shaping the change agenda for WBG, working with General Managers and their direct reports to prioritize key change initiatives in line with the strategic direction of CBD- Direct the delivery of programs through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements- Implement an effective review, reporting and presentation structure for all projects/programs- Conduct program evaluations- Work closely with key stakeholders responsible for delivery of the constituent workstreams within the program- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including General Managers and external vendors as required and ensuring effective portfolio communications- Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capability- Facilitating Steering Committees and any other governance forums to ensure alignment and that strategically important changes remain on track for delivery- Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project prioritiesProject Management- Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities- Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan- Establish project plan and initiate project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles and responsibilities- Monitor and control execution of project though Analyze, Design, Build, Test and Release- Provide leadership and decision making support by establishing project governance- Perform project reporting including overall performance of the program and project completion documentation- Lead efforts around work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.- Lead the design, development, and implementation of business perspective work plans to determine the required tasks and resources (process, functional, etc.) for complex projects spanning multiple business units- Provide appropriate performance feedback for project team members.- Coach and mentor project team members on best practices, including solution delivery and IT value.- Provide input around the hiring, supervising, training and promotion of candidates as needed.- Lead medium to large scale IT projects for a business unit within time, budget and specification constraints.- Demonstrate competency in coordinating all aspects of a large, complex project involving multiple IT disciplines. Coordinate projects with other on-going efforts.- Manage the scope change process and issue identification/resolution with all stakeholders.- Monitor and communicate status to senior leadership. Communicate and incorporate feedback from customers.- Craft and implement communication plans requiring cultural change within the organization.- Identify and anticipate risks and issues. Facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation to senior management.- Define quality standards and ensure compliance.- Prepare project completion documentation with project performance, lesson learned.- Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence

    Qualifications:- Extensive understanding in IT Project Management,- Excellent understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) – Excellent understanding of Banking Domains (in particular Retail Banking)- Graduation degree or more.- Professional certification in Project ManagementExperience:- At least 10 years of experience in Program and Project Management, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, IT Operating Model and IT Management- Excellent understanding of waterfall and agile development methodologies and its pros, cons and implication in different scenariosSkills:- Exceptional track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Experience of managing multiple and complex projects to quality, time and budget- Strong track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Ability to manage Agile and Non-Agile projects- Ability to manage relationships with internal business customers- Excellent written and verbal English communications- Analysis, conceptualization- Leadership and team management- Planning and organization- Problem solving- Excellent Interpersonal relations skills- Stakeholder Management- Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Project Manager, Support & Control | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose- The Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing projects/programs for the Support & Control functions, to deliver all activities within agreed constraints of time, budget and quality. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.- The jobholder will interact with business users to ascertain their needs and undertake the implementation of selected package solutions or development of systems based solutions in order to meet business requirement. He/she will perform all Project management responsibilities, prepare and maintain project plans, monitor progress reports, act as liaison between IT and user departments. – While the role is housed in IT, he/she will have to execute both business and IT aspects of Project ManagementPrincipal AccountabilitiesPortfolio Management- Direct the delivery of programs through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements- Implement an effective review, reporting and presentation structure for all projects/programs- Conduct program evaluations- Work closely with key stakeholders responsible for delivery of the constituent workstreams within the program- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit- Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capabilityProject Management- Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities- Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan- Establish project plan and initiate project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles and responsibilities- Monitor and control execution of project though Analyze, Design, Build, Test and Release- Provide leadership and decision making support by establishing project governance- Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities- Perform project reporting including overall performance of the program and project completion documentation- Lead efforts around work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.- Lead the design, development, and implementation of business perspective work plans to determine the required tasks and resources (process, functional, etc.) for complex projects spanning multiple business units- Provide appropriate performance feedback for project team members.- Coach and mentor project team members on best practices, including solution delivery and IT value.- Provide input around the hiring, supervising, training and promotion of candidates as needed.- Lead medium to large scale IT projects for a business unit within time, budget and specification constraints.- Demonstrate competency in coordinating all aspects of a large, complex project involving multiple IT disciplines. Coordinate projects with other on-going efforts.- Manage the scope change process and issue identification/resolution with all stakeholders.- Monitor and communicate status to senior leadership. Communicate and incorporate feedback from customers.- Craft and implement communication plans requiring cultural change within the organization.- Identify and anticipate risks and issues. Facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation to senior management.- Define quality standards and ensure compliance.- Prepare project completion documentation with project performance, lesson learned.- Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence

    Qualifications- Extensive understanding in IT Project Management, – Excellent understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) – Excellent understanding of Banking Domains (in particular Operations, Compliance, Risk, HR, Finance, Treasury teams, etc.)- Graduation degree or more.- Professional certification in Project Management Experience- At least 10 years of experience in Program and Project Management, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, IT Operating Model and IT Management – Excellent understanding of waterfall and agile development methodologies and its pros, cons and implication in different scenariosSkills- Exceptional track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Experience of managing multiple and complex projects to quality, time and budget- Strong track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Ability to manage Agile and Non-Agile projects- Ability to manage relationships with internal business customers- Excellent written and verbal English communications- Analysis, conceptualization- Leadership and team management- Planning and organization- Problem solving- Excellent Interpersonal relations skills- Stakeholder Management- Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Project Manager – WBG-1 | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose- The Corporate Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing projects/programs within the Wholesale Banking Group, to deliver all activities within agreed constraints of time, budget and quality. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.- The jobholder will interact with business users to ascertain their needs and undertake the implementation of selected package solutions or development of systems based solutions in order to meet business requirement. He/she will perform all Project management responsibilities, prepare and maintain project plans, monitor progress reports, act as liaison between IT and user departments.- While the role is housed in IT, he/she will have to execute both business and IT aspects of Project ManagementPrincipal Accountabilities:Portfolio Management- Direct the delivery of programs through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements- Implement an effective review, reporting and presentation structure for all projects/programs- Conduct program evaluations- Work closely with key stakeholders responsible for delivery of the constituent workstreams within the program- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit- Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capabilityProject Management- Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities- Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan- Establish project plan and initiate project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles and responsibilities- Monitor and control execution of project though Analyze, Design, Build, Test and Release- Provide leadership and decision making support by establishing project governance- Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities- Perform project reporting including overall performance of the program and project completion documentation- Lead efforts around work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.- Lead the design, development, and implementation of business perspective work plans to determine the required tasks and resources (process, functional, etc.) for complex projects spanning multiple business units- Provide appropriate performance feedback for project team members.- Coach and mentor project team members on best practices, including solution delivery and IT value.- Provide input around the hiring, supervising, training and promotion of candidates as needed.- Lead medium to large scale IT projects for a business unit within time, budget and specification constraints.- Demonstrate competency in coordinating all aspects of a large, complex project involving multiple IT disciplines. Coordinate projects with other on-going efforts.- Manage the scope change process and issue identification/resolution with all stakeholders.- Monitor and communicate status to senior leadership. Communicate and incorporate feedback from customers.- Craft and implement communication plans requiring cultural change within the organization.- Identify and anticipate risks and issues. Facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation to senior management.- Define quality standards and ensure compliance.- Prepare project completion documentation with project performance, lesson learned.- Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence

    Qualifications- Extensive understanding in IT Project Management,- Excellent understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) – Excellent understanding of Banking Domains (in particular Wholesale and Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, etc.)- Graduation degree or more.- Professional certification in Project ManagementExperience- At least 10 years of experience in Program and Project Management, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, IT Operating Model and IT Management- Excellent understanding of waterfall and agile development methodologies and its pros, cons and implication in different scenariosSkills- Exceptional track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Experience of managing multiple and complex projects to quality, time and budget- Strong track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Ability to manage Agile and Non-Agile projects- Ability to manage relationships with internal business customers- Excellent written and verbal English communications- Analysis, conceptualization- Leadership and team management- Planning and organization- Problem solving- Excellent Interpersonal relations skills- Stakeholder Management- Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Project Manager – WBG -2 | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose- The Corporate Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing projects/programs within the Wholesale Banking Group, to deliver all activities within agreed constraints of time, budget and quality. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.- The jobholder will interact with business users to ascertain their needs and undertake the implementation of selected package solutions or development of systems based solutions in order to meet business requirement. He/she will perform all Project management responsibilities, prepare and maintain project plans, monitor progress reports, act as liaison between IT and user departments.- While the role is housed in IT, he/she will have to execute both business and IT aspects of Project ManagementPrincipal AccountabilitiesPortfolio Management- Direct the delivery of programs through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements- Implement an effective review, reporting and presentation structure for all projects/programs- Conduct program evaluations- Work closely with key stakeholders responsible for delivery of the constituent workstreams within the program- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit- Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capabilityProject Management- Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities- Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan- Establish project plan and initiate project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles and responsibilities- Monitor and control execution of project though Analyze, Design, Build, Test and Release- Provide leadership and decision making support by establishing project governance- Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities- Perform project reporting including overall performance of the program and project completion documentation- Lead efforts around work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.- Lead the design, development, and implementation of business perspective work plans to determine the required tasks and resources (process, functional, etc.) for complex projects spanning multiple business units- Provide appropriate performance feedback for project team members.- Coach and mentor project team members on best practices, including solution delivery and IT value.- Provide input around the hiring, supervising, training and promotion of candidates as needed.- Lead medium to large scale IT projects for a business unit within time, budget and specification constraints.- Demonstrate competency in coordinating all aspects of a large, complex project involving multiple IT disciplines. Coordinate projects with other on-going efforts.- Manage the scope change process and issue identification/resolution with all stakeholders.- Monitor and communicate status to senior leadership. Communicate and incorporate feedback from customers.- Craft and implement communication plans requiring cultural change within the organization.- Identify and anticipate risks and issues. Facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation to senior management.- Define quality standards and ensure compliance.- Prepare project completion documentation with project performance, lesson learned.- Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence

    Qualifications- Extensive understanding in IT Project Management, – Excellent understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) – Excellent understanding of Banking Domains (in particular Wholesale and Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, etc.)- Graduation degree or more.- Professional certification in Project ManagementExperience- At least 10 years of experience in Program and Project Management, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, IT Operating Model and IT Management- Excellent understanding of waterfall and agile development methodologies and its pros, cons and implication in different scenariosSkills- Exceptional track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Experience of managing multiple and complex projects to quality, time and budget- Strong track record of on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects- Ability to manage Agile and Non-Agile projects- Ability to manage relationships with internal business customers- Excellent written and verbal English communications- Analysis, conceptualization- Leadership and team management- Planning and organization- Problem solving- Excellent Interpersonal relations skills- Stakeholder Management- Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More