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NBK to hold seminar in London
National Bank of Kuwait (London) will be holding a seminar in London to explain to their clients the new tax laws affecting non domiciled residents in the United Kingdom.
Kuwait: Sunday, July 20 - 2008 at 12:07

NBK Capital advises Kuwait International Bank on divesting its stake in Industrial Bank of Kuwait
NBK Capital acted as financial advisor to Kuwait International Bank (KIB) on the sale of its 2.69% stake in Industrial Bank of Kuwait (IBK).
Kuwait: Sunday, July 13 - 2008 at 14:22

NBK reports net profit of $661m for the first half of 2008
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East by the leading rating agencies, reported a record net profit of $661.3m during the first six months of 2008.
Kuwait: Wednesday, July 09 - 2008 at 14:34

Mezzanine funds are becoming increasingly attractive as a new source of financing for mid-market companies
From the perspective of medium sized enterprises in the MENA region, one of the most daunting challenges is obtaining the financing needed to fund a variety of corporate goals, including growth capital expenditures, acquisitions and recapitalizations.
Kuwait: Wednesday, June 25 - 2008 at 14:29

NBK & Zain offer services to customers in Egypt through Al Watany Bank of Egypt
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) within its regional expansion strategy, announced the launch of its services in Egypt through AWB branches, the most important of which is to make available the services of Zain Co. through the Bank's branches in Egypt.
Kuwait: Tuesday, June 24 - 2008 at 14:44

Orascom Telecom sells Iraqna to Zain Iraq in a $1.2bn deal
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank in Kuwait and the highest-rated bank in the Middle East, announced a financing package to support the sale of Iraqna, Orascom's subsidiary in Iraq, to Zain Iraq for $1.2bn.
Iraq: Monday, June 23 - 2008 at 15:47

NBK launches its First 2008 Summer Academy Program
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), a leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, has recently launched the first in a series of the 2008 Summer Academy Program two-week courses custom-made for high school students aged between 14 and 18 years.
Kuwait: Monday, June 23 - 2008 at 09:25

NBK Capital acquires 40% of leading Saudi transport company, Hanco
NBK Capital, a top regional investment bank, has acquired 40% ownership in Al-Tala'a International Transportation Company Ltd, (Hanco), a leading Saudi car rental, leasing and fleet maintenance company.
Kuwait: Sunday, June 22 - 2008 at 12:47

Euromoney recognizes NBK as 'Best Bank in the Middle East' & 'Best Bank in Kuwait'
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, was recognized by pre-eminent international finance magazine Euromoney as the 'Best Bank in the Middle East' as well as 'Best Bank in Kuwait' at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2008 Middle East Dinner recently in Dubai.
Kuwait: Sunday, June 15 - 2008 at 10:29

NBK launches the summer internship 'NBK Academy' for colleague and high school juniors
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, recently announced the launch of summer internship 'NBK Academy' program, a new and innovative initiative exclusively designed to provide professional banking training for national Kuwaiti colleague and high school juniors during the summer season.
Kuwait: Wednesday, June 11 - 2008 at 15:34

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