22 Jun, 2010

Corporations, banks and financial institutions across the globe participated in a comprehensive poll by Trade and Forfaiting Review, a leading trade publication, and voted Arab Bank as the best Trade Bank in the Middle East.

Every year, a poll is conducted for Trade and Forfaiting Review readers– both electronically and in print. This year, a total of 5,220 individual votes were casted in several categories including Best Trade Bank.

Commenting on this achievement was Ms. Nadya Talhouni, Senior Vice President and Head of Cash Management and Trade Finance at Arab Bank, “This award reaffirms our position as the leading trade finance provider in the Middle East.” Ms. Talhouni added, “Our successful trade finance operations are bolstered by an unparalleled global network and combined with our financial strength as an institution ensures we are always there for our customers.”

Mr. Abdel Hamid Shoman, Executive Chairman of Arab Bank, added, “Our success is derived from the team of professionals available across our network, each person distinguished by their local expertise and dedication to customers that has affirmed our status as a leading trade finance provider in the region.”

It is also noteworthy that Arab Bank has received several recognitions including Best Trade Finance Provider in the Middle East for 2009 and 2010 by Global Finance and Best Trade Finance Provider in Jordan by Global Trade Review.