UAE- Ahli United Bank subsidiary launches DIFC operations

Date

3/6/2016 11:49:43 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Ahli United Bank Limited or AUBL a 100 per cent subsidiary of Ahli United Bank launched its banking operations in Dubai International Financial Centre or DIFC with an initial paid up capital of $25 million.

AUBL has become the first bank in the GCC region to receive the Category 1 License from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on February 25 2016.

The expansion into the UAE market through a presence in DIFC is in line with AUB Group's strategy to develop integrated banking presences in all the Gulf markets and to act as a preferred regional intermediary for its clients particularly in terms of securing their cross border banking needs.

Hamad Al Humaidhi AUB Group Chairman was appointed as Chairman of AUBL and CB Ganesh was appointed as the chief executive officer of AUBL. Ganesh was previously Senior DCEO - Business Group at Ahli Bank Oman responsible for development of all business lines. Ahli Bank Oman is a 35 per cent owned affiliate of AUB in the Sultanate of Oman.

Al Humaidhi said: "The launch of DIFC operations represents another important milestone in AUB's evolution as a truly diversified regional bank and enables it to more effectively service its UAE and regional customers through a dedicated presence."

Ganesh added that "AUBL has already seen very strong interest from AUB Group clients across the UAE and the region and we will work to significantly develop and enhance these relationships in the coming period."

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