Manama: Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) has been named ‘Best Regional Bank – GCC 2014’ by Capital Financial International. This is the first time AUB has won this prestigious award from the London based journal.
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“This award rounds off a very successful 2014 and is a firm endorsement of our track record at AUB. We are delighted to receive this award for the very first time by one of the most established and recognized international banking publications and aspire to more achievements in 2015,” Fahad Al Raja’an, Chairman, Ahli United Bank, said.
“At AUB, we pride ourselves in creating a truly regional footprint while delivering solid value to shareholders and customers alike under a disciplined risk management culture. This has been the cornerstone of our success over the years and a mainstay of our position as one of the most trusted and fastest growing financial services providers across the GCC,” Al Raja’an, added.
This latest award joins a string of regional accolades awarded to AUB. AUB has received recognition Best Bank in the Middle East from The Banker, Global Finance and Euromoney several times over the past decade.