Standard Chartered Bank appoints David Koay as Head of Client Relationships in UAE

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For further information, please contact:

Niall McLoughlin
Regional Head of Corporate Affairs, Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +9714 (0) 4 5070467
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Standard Chartered UAE

Standard Chartered Bank started its business in the UAE in 1958. Standard Chartered Bank currently has the largest branch network amongst the international banks in the UAE with 10 branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah. Standard Chartered is the number one credit card issuer and also the leading VISA card issuer in the UAE. Islamic products and services of the Standard Chartered Group are developed and managed out of the UAE.

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