Emirates NBD opens new branch and Priority Banking Centre in Dubai

Press release

Published March 4th, 2012 - 09:35 GMT

Al Bawaba

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today the official inauguration of its new branch and an adjacent Priority Banking Centre in Al Qiyadah, situated in close proximity to the Dubai Police Head Quarters on Al Nahda Road. Attending the opening ceremony were Rick Pudner, CEO, Emirates NBD, and Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Deputy Commander of Dubai Police.

“On behalf of Emirates NBD, I am extremely pleased to announce the inauguration of our new Al Qiyadah branch,” said Rick Pudner, CEO, Emirates NBD. “This move is aligned with our nationwide expansion strategy to provide customer-facing facilities within convenient range of the most populated business and residential hubs across the UAE.”

“Emirates NBD is a long-term banking partner of Dubai Police and the two organisations have worked together on several initiatives for the benefit of the residents of Dubai,” said Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Deputy Commander of Dubai Police. “We welcome the establishment of Emirates NBD’s new branch and Priority Banking Centre in close proximity to our headquarters, as it offers the convenience of completing our financial commitments without having to take time off from work.”

“The large size and location of this branch were chosen in direct response to growing customer demand in the area,” said Ahmed Al Marzouqi, Assistant General Manager – Retail Distribution, Emirates NBD. “This branch will offer a complete suite of products and services, including those that are of particular interest to officers in the police force.”

“We are also proud to announce the opening of one of our largest priority banking centres, which is designed to serve the financial planning and wealth management requirements of our growing number of customers in the affluent segment,” he added.

Senior ranked police officers also attended the opening ceremony, including Major General Rashid Al Mazrouei, Director General of the Services and Equipment, Major General Mohammed Said Al Murri, Vice President of Dubai Police Community Service Department and Colonel, Saif Bin Abed, Director General Department of Finance, in addition to senior management from Emirates NBD.

This Emirates NBD Priority Banking Centre is the latest addition to the largest network of Priority Banking Centres in the UAE. The full-fledged Priority Banking Centre will provide a wide range of products and services that cater exclusively to this customer segment. It also provides easy access, VIP parking facilities, dedicated relationship managers and specialist wealth advisors, as well as various banking support staff. The new branch is conveniently located to serve the needs of police officers and other employees of Dubai Police, as well as residents and businesses in the surrounding locality.

The new Emirates NBD branch and Priority Banking Centre are equipped with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Cash/Cheque Deposit Machines (CDMs), and are operational from 8AM-2PM from Saturday -Thursday.

Background Information

Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD, the leading banking group in the region, was formed on 19 June 1963, when H.H. Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum signed the Charter of Incorporation of the National Bank of Dubai (NBD) which became the first National Bank established in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the blessings of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, NBD merged with Emirates Bank International (EBI) on 06 March 2007, to form Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the region by assets. On 16 October 2007, the shares of Emirates NBD were officially listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The merger between EBI and NBD to create Emirates NBD, became a regional consolidation blueprint for the banking and finance sector as it combined the second and fourth largest banks in the UAE to form a banking champion capable of delivering enhanced value across corporate, retail, private, Islamic and investment banking throughout the region.