Mashreq (bank)
| File:Mashreq logo 2022.svg | |
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| DFM: MASQ | |
| ISIN | AEM000101014 |
| Industry | Banking Financial services Insurance |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Key people | Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair (Chairman) Ahmed Abdelaal (CEO) |
Number of employees | 6,163 (2024) |
| Parent | Al Ghurair Group |
| Website | www |
Mashreq (Arabic: بنك المشرق) is one of the oldest banking institutions in the United Arab Emirates and the second in the Middle East.[1] Established in 1967 as the Bank of Oman, the bank later rebranded as Mashreq and has since expanded its operations across multiple markets.
Services
[edit | edit source]Mashreq provides a range of conventional and Islamic banking services, including personal banking solutions such as deposits, loans, and credit cards. The bank also offers corporate and investment banking services, including corporate finance, investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), and underwriting.[2][3]
Additionally, Mashreq delivers wealth and asset management services, catering to both institutional and individual clients.[4]
Through its digital banking platform, Mashreq NEO, the bank provides UAE and Egypt residents with a suite of online banking services. The Mashreq NEO app offers functionalities such as account transactions, bill payments, reward tracking, and financial news updates.[5]
Global presence
[edit | edit source]Mashreq operates in 14 countries, employing over 6,000 professionals from 70 nationalities. The bank has corporate banking operations in Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and India, and provides corporate and retail banking services in Egypt. It has also obtained a restricted license from the State Bank of Pakistan to pilot digital retail banking operations. Additionally, Mashreq is involved in foreign exchange businesses in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Outside the Middle East and South Asia, Mashreq maintains full-service branches in New York, London, and Hong Kong.[6]
Recognitions
[edit | edit source]In 2024, Brand Finance ranked Mashreq as the fastest-growing banking brand in the Middle East in its Banking 500 rankings. The bank was also named the Middle East's Best Digital Bank for the fifth consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence. Additionally, The Banker's Top 1000 Global Bank Ratings recognized Mashreq as the Best Performing Bank in the UAE for the second consecutive year. The bank also received the Banking Group Brand of the Year – MENA award at the Global Banking & Finance Awards.[7]
Financial Performance
[edit | edit source]For the year 2024, Mashreq reported a net profit before tax of AED 9.9 billion.[8]
Products
[edit | edit source]Product offerings include:
- Neo[9]
- Neo Nxt
- Business Banking and NEO BIZ
- NEO CORP
- PRIVATE BANKING
- Treasury and Capital Markets
- Digital IPO[10]
- Blockchain with DIFC,[11]and launched the Titan platform for comprehensive corporate banking offering.
See also
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