Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) has been recognised as the Best Premium Bank in the Middle East at the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2013.
Organised by CPI Financial, the annual Banker Middle East Industry Awards set the benchmark for successful banking in the Mena region.
alkhaliji’s Group CEO Robin McCall said, “We are honoured to be recognised by the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2013 as the Best Premium Bank. This is a reflection of al khaliji’s commitment to growth and establishing an innovative customer-focused strategy that can lead the way in this growing sector.”
At this year’s Banker Middle East Industry Awards, nominations were received from around 200 banks and financial institutions from across the Middle East, covering a variety of financial services - including retail, corporate, investment, private banking, asset management, fund management, finance companies and consultancy practices.
For two consecutive years, al khaliji has been awarded for offering the Best Premium Banking Service to its affluent and high net worth customers. Also, this is the second time this year that al khaliji has been recognised by the Banker Middle East Awards. Earlier this year, the bank had received the Best Structured Product Award.
Mohamed Abdulkhalek, al khaliji’s Group chief business officer, said: “al khaliji has been able to demonstrate its competitive presence and strong offerings in the market by providing high-quality products and services.”
al khaliji Premium Banking offers a series of services packaged under one brand. The different components of the service include a dedicated relationship manager, access to upgraded and exclusive premium centres at the branches, preferential rates on all types of loans and deposits, family benefits and complimentary Priority Pass membership.
The element that stands out in this service is Doorstep Banking, whereby the customer’s dedicated relationship manager will come to his/her place of work or home to handle personal banking requirements that are generally carried out in the branch.
Gary Mond, head of personal banking at al khaliji, receiving the award. He is accompanied by Wessam Mohamed Labib, senior manager for Premium Banking,
