Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) AGM approves the highest-ever financial performance and dividend distribution of 44.38 fils per share

12 March 2024

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) have elected Ahmad Abdulkarim Mohammad Julfar as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Ahmad Abdulla Juma Binbyat, as the Deputy Chairman.

انتخب مجلس إدارة بنك دبي التجاري السيد أحمد عبد الكريم محمد جلفار رئيساً لمجلس إدارة البنك، والسيد أحمد عبد الله جمعة بن بيات نائباً لرئيس مجلس الإدارة.

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre L.L.C (AGMC) Join Forces to Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Designated CBD Branches

27 December 2023

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE) national bank, is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre L.L.C (AGMC), the official BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, to establish Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at designated branches across Dubai. CBD is continuously working to find solutions that contribute towards its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن تعاونه الاستراتيجي مع المركز الميكانيكي للخليج العربي ذ.م.م، الوكيل الرسمي لمجموعة BMW في دبي والشارقة والإمارات الشمالية، لتدشين محطات شحن السيارات الكهربائية في فروع مختارة ضمن شبكة فروعه المنتشرة في جميع أرجاء الإمارات، وهو ما يجسِّد عمل بنك دبي التجاري المستمر على إيجاد حلول تساهم في التزامه بالاستدامة والمسؤولية البيئية.

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Visa sign Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainability Initiatives

14 December 2023

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the UAE's leading national banks, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. The MoU is the next step in a long-held partnership between CBD and Visa. By signing the MoU both parties have committed to future collaboration on sustainable initiatives with the ultimate objective to provide enhanced sustainability, and specifically carbon, awareness, engagement and offsetting.

يفخر بنك دبي التجاري، وهو أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، بأن يؤكِّد التزامه بتحقيق مستقبل مستدام، وقد تجلَّى ذلك من خلال توقيعه لمذكرة تفاهم مع شركة "فيزا"، الشركة العالمية الرائدة في مجال السداد الرقمي. وتُعتبر مذكرة التفاهم هذه بمثابة الخطوة التالية في شراكة طويلة الأمد بين بنك دبي التجاري و"فيزا". وبتوقيعهما على مذكرة التفاهم هذه، فقد التزم الطرفان بالتعاون المستقبلي في مبادرات الاستدامة وصولاً لتحقيق الهدف المنشود المتمثِّل بتعزيز الاستدامة، وعلى وجه الخصوص من حيث التوعية بمخاطر الانبعاثات الكربونية والتفاعل معها وتعويضها.

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) Signs the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)

26 October 2023

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the UAE's leading national banks, is proud to announce its commitment to a sustainable future by signing the UAE Climate Pledge in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). This pledge is a pivotal initiative launched under the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, aimed at enhancing and increasing private sector engagement in the country's drive towards decarbonization.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن التزامه بمستقبل مستدام من خلال توقيعه على "تعهد الشركات المسؤولة مناخياً" التي أطلقتها وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة. ويعد هذا التعهد مبادرة محورية تم إطلاقها لمواكبة المبادرات الاستراتيجية التي تسعى لتحقيق الحياد المناخي بحلول عام 2050، كما أنها تهدف إلى تعزيز مشاركة القطاع الخاص في توجهات الدولة نحو خفض الانبعاثات الكربونية.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Commits to Carbon Neutral Operations by 2030 in Support of the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Goal

03 October 2023

To combat climate change and advance the UAE's sustainable future, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announces its commitment to carbon-neutral operations by 2030. Further, the commitment includes reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from CBD's own operations by 50% by 2030.

لمواجهة التغيرات المناخية وتعزيز الاستدامة المستقبلية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن التزامه بتحقيق الحياد المناخي بحلول عام 2030. ويشمل هذا الالتزام خفض انبعاثات الغازات الدفيئة الناتجة عن عمليات بنك دبي التجاري بنسبة 50٪ بحلول عام 2030.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and PwC Middle East Join Forces to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Operational Efficiency through AI Collaboration

21 August 2023

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and PwC Middle East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies across CBD's operations. The partnership focuses on elevating customer experiences and enhancing engagement through personalized AI-driven customer service solutions.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Raises USD $500 Million in Inaugural Green Bond Issuance

14 June 2023

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is pleased to announce the successful issuance of its inaugural green bond, raising USD $500 million and marking a significant milestone in the bank's commitment to sustainable finance during the UAE Year of Sustainability.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن الإطلاق الناجح لأول إصداراته من السندات الخضراء، حيث تم جمع مبلغ 500 مليون دولار أمريكي لهذه السندات، ما يمثل علامة فارقة في التزام البنك بالتمويل المستدام خلال عام الاستدامة.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and ENOC Group announce the launch of CBD Yes Rewards Credit Card

11 October 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai, a leading bank in the UAE and ENOC Group, leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain, announced their partnership to launch a co-branded Credit Card in association with global digital payments leader Visa.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومجموعة اينوك، الشركة الرائدة والمتكاملة في مجال النفط والغاز والعاملة على امتداد سلسلة القيمة في قطاع الطاقة، عن شراكتهما لإطلاق بطاقة ائتمان مشتركة مع شركة Visa الرائدة في مجال المدفوعات الرقمية العالمية.

Commercial Bank of Dubai partners with Sharaf DG Energy to offer CBD Sustainable Financing Solutions

13 September 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai, a leading bank in the UAE, has announced a tie-up with Sharaf DG, a unit of UAE-based conglomerate Sharaf Group.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن توقيعه لاتفاقية شراكة مع "شرف دي جي"، التابعة لمجموعة "شرف جروب" والتي تتخذ من الإمارات العربية المتحدة مقراً لها.

‘CBD Investr’, the first Investing App developed by a regulated bank in the UAE, Receives Digital CX Award and MENA Banking Excellence Award 2022

05 August 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai, a leading bank in the UAE, announced that its ‘CBD Investr’ App has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Robo Advisory’ Award at the 2022 Digital CX Awards and ‘Most Effective Investment Service Offering’ at the MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2022.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن حصول تطبيقه “CBD Investr” على جائزة "أفضل استشارات آلية" وذلك خلال حفل توزيع جوائز Digital CX لعام 2022 وجائزة "خدمة الاستثمار الأكثر فعالية" خلال حفل توزيع جوائز "التميز المصرفي في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا لعام 2022" من مجلة "ميد" المرموقة.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Arranges AED 530 million Syndicated Financing for Gulf Data Hub

19 July 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has successfully arranged, structured and concluded an AED 530 Million Syndicated Financing for Gulf Data Hub (GDH). The facility will be used to fund the development of GDH’s new 12MW Data Center located in ICAD, Abu Dhabi. The transaction reflects CBD’s ability to finance significant projects of this nature and thereby back the nation’s ambitions.

قام بنك دبي التجاري بترتيب وهيكلة وإبرام قرض مشترك بقيمة 530 مليون درهم لصالح شركة جلف داتا هب (GDH)، حيث سيتم استخدام التمويل لتطوير مركز البيانات الجديد للشركة بسعة 12 ميجاوات في منطقة آيكاد بإمارة أبوظبي. وتعكس هذه الصفقة قدرة بنك دبي التجاري التنافسية على تمويل مشاريع مهمة من هذا النوع والتي تساهم في دعم طموحات الدولة.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches special hospitality packages to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, courtesy of Visa

15 July 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has announced a summer promotion in which it will be giving away two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ hospitality packages , courtesy of Visa, as part of the run up to the year’s biggest sporting event.

أعلن بنك دبي التجاري، أحد البنوك الوطنية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ، عن عرضه الترويجي الجديد للصيف حيث يقدم لعملائه فرصة الفوز بباقات ضيافة لكأس العالم FIFA قطر 2022™، والمقدمة من Visa ، كجزء من الاحتفال بأكبر حدث رياضي.

Commercial Bank of Dubai signs Partnership Agreement with Meydan Free Zone to provide banking services to their license holders

05 July 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has signed a partnership agreement with Meydan Free Zone to provide banking services to their license holders. The partnership will enable trade license holders of Meydan Free Zone to leverage CBD’s banking products and services, including exclusive digital business accounts, as well as a wide range of exclusive tailored banking services.

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Commercial Bank of Dubai Receives the “Outstanding Supply Chain Finance Solution” Award by “The Digital Banker”

12 May 2022

Dubai, 12 May 2022: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Outstanding Supply Chain Finance Solution” Award during the 2022 Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards virtual event, organized by ‘The Digital Banker’.

Commercial Bank of Dubai the first bank to host its AGM at Expo 2020

17 March 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced that its board of directors and shareholders approved the ordinary and special resolutions during the Annual General Assembly (AGM) held at the Expo Dubai 2020 on 16 March 2022.

Ireland and UAE Fintech Collaboration to Drive The National Financial Services Transformation Journey

15 March 2022

Leading Irish Fintech companies will be in Dubai to take part in the Irish Fintech Innovation Showcase event organised by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government’s trade and innovation agency in collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Postpay and the Commercial Bank of Dubai partnership is the latest FinTech-Bank collaboration designed with the consumer in mind

07 February 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has approved a debt financing deal with Postpay, a leading omni-channel Buy Now, Pay Later (BPNL) provider in the Middle East. This inaugural debt financing arrangement is another example of how FinTech and traditional banks are partnering to leverage their collective experience and expertise to enhance the suite of financial products offered in the market.

RAKEZ and CBD enter strategic alliance to support businesses with a host of banking and financing solutions

24 January 2022

Ras Al Khaimah, 15 December 2021: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has entered into a strategic alliance with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to provide RAKEZ clients with quick and convenient access to the bank's products and services.

Commercial Bank of Dubai inks Partnership Agreement with Jafza to provide banking services to their license holders

06 December 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has recently inked a partnership agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading trade and logistics hub of DP World to boost entrepreneurship and support business owners. The partnership will enable Jafza trade license holders to avail CBD’s banking products and services, including exclusive digital business accounts which can be opened instantly with attractive features such as zero balance, choice of six account currency denominations and a wide range of exclusive services tailored for all business needs.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Wins Four Awards at MEA Finance Awards 2021

15 November 2021

Dubai, 15 November 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai (‘CBD’), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won four prestigious awards at the MEA Finance 2021 Awards.

Commercial Bank of Dubai receives the “Outstanding Innovation in Trade Finance” Award by Global Finance’s Innovators Awards

10 November 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Outstanding Innovation in Trade Finance” Award during the Global Finance's Digital Banks and Innovators Awards ceremony held recently at Ritz Carlton Hotel – DIFC.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Infinios Announce Strategic Partnership

14 October 2021

Dubai, UAE; and Manama, Bahrain. 4th October 2021. Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Bahrain-based fintech Infinios Financial Services B.S.C.(c) (Infinios) today announced a strategic partnership to support the growing fintech ecosystem in United Arab Emirates. Under the partnership, CBD, one of the leading banks in the UAE, will join hands with Infinios, a licensed and regulated card processor and payment services provider that offers next-generation digital banking and payment technology solutions, to enable fintech and digital commerce businesses and drive the take-up of embedded financial services in the UAE to achieve the financial inclusion objectives of the UAE.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Excellence in Innovation – Retail Banking” at the 2021 Finnovex Awards

21 September 2021

Dubai, 16 September 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has received the “Excellence in Innovation – Retail Banking” Award at the 3rd Annual Finnovex Middle East 2021 event held recently at the Conrad Dubai. In addition, CBD’s General Manager, Personal Banking Group, Amit Malhotra, was named the ‘Finfluencer of the Year’ Award.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Receives the “Outstanding Digital Transformation in Trade Finance” Award by “The Digital Banker”

15 July 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Outstanding Digital Transformation in Trade Finance” Award during the 2021 Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards event, organized by ‘The Digital Banker’.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Inks Partnership Agreement with DMCC to provide banking services to their License holders

27 June 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, to boost entrepreneurship and support business owners.

Commercial Bank of Dubai partners with Network International to offer Merchant Business Loan against Point of Sales Receivables

16 June 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, and Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, have recently signed an agreement to provide Network International’s merc

Commercial Bank of Dubai partners with MBME Pay to enable topping-up of eDirham Cards

09 June 2021

Dubai, 09 June 2021: As part of CBD’s commitment to provide innovative payment solutions, Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE has entered a partnership with MBME Pay, a pioneer in the UAE services and payment solutions, bill aggregator and kiosk manufacturer industry, to enable topping-up the eDirham card conveniently through MBME’s wide network of kiosks.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with MBME Pay and NOW Money to Provide Innovative Digital Account Solution

09 June 2021

Dubai – 07 June 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has signed a tri-partite partnership agreement with MBME Pay, a pioneer in the UAE services and payment solutions, bill aggregator and kiosk manufacturer industry and NOW Money, the GCC’s first digital banking solution for underbanked low-income expatriate workers, to provide a full-fledged solution for corporates to offer payroll solutions, and for individual workers to access a world class banking service.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Al-Futtaim Blue Rewards Program

06 June 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Al-Futtaim Retail Group to leverage their loyalty program, Blue Rewards, and offer it to CBD customers who open CBD Digi Accounts.

Emirates Development Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai sign MoU on credit guarantee, co-lending program for SMEs in the UAE

02 June 2021

The Emirates Development Bank [EDB], fully owned by the UAE Federal Government and a key financial enabler of the country’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda, has signed a Memoradum of Understanding [MoU] with Commercial Bank of Dubai [CBD] to offer Credit Guarantee and Co-lending programs for SMEs in the UAE.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Recognized with “Best Innovation in Retail Banking” and “Best Mobile Banking Services” Awards at MEA Finance's Banking Technology 2021 Awards

01 June 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Best Innovation in Retail Banking” award for the CBD Digi Account and the “Best Mobile Banking Services” award for the CBD Mobile App at the MEA Finance Banking Technology 2021 Awards ceremony held recently at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai – the First bank in the region to launch a Robo-Advisory Investment App – CBD Investr

25 April 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced the launch of “CBD Investr app”, becoming the first bank in the region to offer a robo-advisory investment solution. Developed in partnership with InvestSuite, a leading wealthtech company based in Belgium, this innovative investment app is powered by smart algorithms that actively manage investment portfolios to deliver optimal risk-adjusted performance.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Signs an Agreement with Gargash Car Rental to provide Asset Backed Lending finance

11 April 2021

Dubai, 11 April 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has signed an agreement with Gargash Group, one of the most dynamic and reputed business conglomerates in the UAE, to provide structured medium-term Asset Backed Lending finance worth AED 150M to Gargash Car Rental (GCR) to accelerate the growth of the company as well as to further its expansion plans. Within its automotive vertical, Gargash Group represents some of the leading global automotive brands in the UAE, in addition to providing long term vehicle leasing services through GCR. Gargash Car Rental provides services to retail clients in partnership with SIXT Leasing and is one of the pioneers in long term vehicle leasing in the UAE, having built a strong portfolio within its first year of commercial operations. Further, GCR also provides commercial and fleet vehicle leasing services to a diversified set of clients across UAE.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Wins Three Awards at the fourth edition of “Transformers Awards”

08 April 2021

Dubai, 08 April 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won three awards at the fourth edition of the Middle East and Africa Banking Resilience and Transformation Conference. CBD’s Digital Transformation initiatives have won the “Best Innovation Processes” Award, while the recently launched CBD Digi Account has been recognised with the “Best Customer Experience” Award. Further, CBD’s General Manager for the Personal Banking Group, Amit Malhotra, received the prestigious “Best Transformational GM of the Year” award.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Samsung launch the first Digital Samsung Pay Gift Card

03 March 2021

Dubai, 03 March 2021: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung to be a pioneer in issuing the region’s first virtual Samsung Pay gift card. The Samsung Pay Gift Card, a MasterCard virtual card, can be added on the Samsung Pay digital wallet and used for any retail transaction where Samsung Pay is accepted.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Samsung launch the first Digital Samsung Pay Gift Card

03 March 2021

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung to be a pioneer in issuing the region’s first virtual Samsung Pay gift card. The Samsung Pay Gift Card, a MasterCard virtual card, can be added on the Samsung Pay digital wallet and used for any retail transaction where Samsung Pay is accepted.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Wins Three Awards at the EMEA Finance’s Middle East Banking Awards 2020

28 February 2021

Dubai, 28 February 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won three awards at the thirteenth edition of the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2020. The Middle East Banking Awards celebrate the achievements of banking institutions that have recorded consistent performance, demonstrated the highest standards of service, developed innovative products, and achieved overall excellence in the industry. CBD has been recognised as the “Best Local Bank in UAE”, retaining this award for the second consecutive year. In addition, the Bank’s newly launched CBD Digi Account was honoured for “Best Product Launch in the Middle East”. Furthermore, CBD’s CEO Dr. Bernd van Linder has been acknowledged as the CEO of the Year.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Wins Three Awards at the EMEA Finance’s Middle East Banking Awards 2020

28 February 2021

Dubai, 28 February 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won three awards at the thirteenth edition of the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2020. The Middle East Banking Awards celebrate the achievements of banking institutions that have recorded consistent performance, demonstrated the highest standards of service, developed innovative products, and achieved overall excellence in the industry. CBD has been recognised as the “Best Local Bank in UAE”, retaining this award for the second consecutive year. In addition, the Bank’s newly launched CBD Digi Account was honoured for “Best Product Launch in the Middle East”. Furthermore, CBD’s CEO Dr. Bernd van Linder has been acknowledged as the CEO of the Year.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Demica win innovation award for Bank-Fintech Partnership

23 December 2020

Dubai, 23 December 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE and Demica, one of the world’s largest working capital fintechs, have won the IBSI Award for the Most Innovative Project for Bank-Fintech Partnership. This award recognises the creativity and collaboration from both organisations to deploy a new product for the bank in the midst of a global pandemic.

CBD Recognized with “Best Commercial Bank” and “Best Digital Transformation” Awards by MEA Finance

30 November 2020

Dubai, 30 November 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the “Best Commercial Bank” award and “Best Digital Transformation” award at the MEA Finance 2020 Awards.

Commercial Bank of Dubai partners with Quwat Al Barq Businessmen Services to promote eDirham Cards

23 November 2020

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, entered into a partnership with Quwat Al Barq Businessmen Services to be a channel partner for issuing and topping-up the new eDirham card initiated by the Ministry of Finance.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Most Innovative Card of the Year” Award at Seamless Awards 2020

19 November 2020

Dubai, 19 November 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has received the prestigious “Most Innovative Card of the Year” Award, for the second consecutive year, at the Seamless Middle East Awards ceremony 2020 held recently at the Dubai World Trade Center.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Excellence in Payment” at the 2020 Finnovex Awards

11 November 2020

Dubai, 11 November 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, won the prestigious ‘Excellence in Payment’ Award at the Finnovex Awards 2020, held at the Conrad Dubai Hotel recently. The award was presented to Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Dubai. This is the second year in a row that CBD has won the ‘Excellence in Payment’ Award, having won this accolade in 2019 as well.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Inaugurates a New Business Service Centre in Al Nahda Center, Dubai

09 November 2020

Dubai, 09 November 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has reaffirmed its commitment to support businesses and entrepreneurs by opening a dedicated Business Service Centre in Gulf Vision Government Transactions Center, located at Al Nahda Centre, Ghusais - Dubai. The prime location provides easy access to a wide range of services from trade license, immigration, health, emirates ID and banking services all under one roof for businesses.

Commercial Bank of Dubai celebrates a 50-year journey filled with achievements

09 November 2020

09 November, 2020 – Coinciding with the theme 2020: Towards the next 50 and the UAE’s preparations for its Golden Jubilee, the Commercial Bank of Dubai celebrates its 50th anniversary of service to the national economy and the country in addition to the extraordinary shifts in the bank’s journey towards welfare and prosperity. To celebrate its long-standing success in banking, the bank published a new book that summarizes a journey of countless accomplishments and successes that spans over 50 years. The launch ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Board Chairman, Commercial Bank of Dubai and a select group of officials and administrators.

Commercial Bank of Dubai rings market-opening bell to celebrate listing of USD 600 million bond on Nasdaq Dubai

04 November 2020

Dubai, 4 November 2020 – Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive of Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai today to celebrate the listing of a 600 million US dollar AT1 conventional bond.

Commercial Bank of Dubai partners with Al Fardan Exchange to promote eDirham Cards

28 October 2020

Dubai, 25 October 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, entered into a partnership with Al Fardan Exchange, the leading exchange house in the UAE, to be a channel partner for issuing and topping-up the new eDirham card initiated by the Ministry of Finance.

Commercial Bank of Dubai to Partner with NOW Money To Provide Financial Inclusion Across The UAE

18 October 2020

Dubai – October 18, 2020 — Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has signed a partnership agreement with NOW Money, the digital account service, to provide accounts and cards targeted specifically at low-income customers.

CBD record exceptionally high levels of digital adoption across its wholesale banking segment

20 July 2020

Dubai, 19 July 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has recorded exceptionally high levels of digital adoption across its wholesale banking customers by the end of the second quarter of 2020. Almost 90% of CBD wholesale banking transactions are now being performed digitally.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Thunes partner to offer real-time international remittances

24 June 2020

Singapore/Dubai, 24 June 2020 - Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading national banks in the UAE, and global cross-border payment provider Thunes announced a partnership that will facilitate real-time cross-border transaction flows between the UAE and the rest of the world.

Commercial Bank of Dubai commemorates its partnership with SWIFT to adopt the SWIFT Global Payments Innovation service

03 March 2020

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has commemorated its partnership with SWIFT to adopt the SWIFT Global Payments Innovation (gpi) service, which will make cross border payments faster and easier for its wholesale banking customers.

CBD partners with DMCC to become the first bank in the region to enable Murabaha commodity trading through CBD Mobile App

20 February 2020

Dubai, 20 February 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has become the first bank in the region to enable customers to process Murabaha commodity trading through its CBD Mobile App, in collaboration with the DMCC Tradeflow platform.

Commercial Bank of Dubai honoured at the third edition of “Transformers Awards”

18 February 2020

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, walked off with the “Transformers Award” for best customer-oriented transformation, which the bank won for its newly launched “Direct From Customer-DFC” initiative, at a ceremony held recently in Morocco.

CBD becomes the first bank in the UAE to integrate its Mobile App with UAE Pass

04 February 2020

Dubai, 04 February 2020: Commercial Bank of Dubai has become the first bank in the UAE to successfully integrate authentication services on its CBD Mobile App with UAE Pass, the national digital identity and digital signature solution for the UAE.

CBD signs partnership agreement with Noor Takaful to provide comprehensive takaful solutions

02 February 2020

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, and Noor Takaful, a leading Shariah-compliant provider of insurance (Takaful) products recently announced the signing of a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive takaful solutions to the bank's customers in the UAE.

Commercial Bank of Dubai bags three prestigious awards at Banker Middle East Product Awards 2019

12 December 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has bagged three awards at the 2019 Banker Middle East Product Awards, for “Best Digital Transformation Services”, “Best Call Center” and “Best Cash Management”.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches e-Invoicing solution

05 December 2019

In line with Commercial Bank of Dubai’s strategy to be default digital, the bank recently announced the launch of e-invoicing solution for its corporate, commercial and SME customers, which will enable both suppliers and buyers to process and execute invoices in a straight through manner, without having to submit invoices manually.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Payments Bank in the UAE” and “Best ERP Integration Application” awards at The Asian Banker Middle East Transaction Awards

21 November 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won two prestigious Awards from The Asian Banker at the 2019 Middle East Transaction Awards, for “Best Payments Bank in United Arab Emirates” and “Best ERP Integration Initiative, Application or Programme”.

Commercial Bank of Dubai adopts the Microsoft Cloud to accelerate digitization

15 October 2019

• Commercial Bank of Dubai will be amongst the early adopters of Microsoft’s UAE cloud regions to avail high performance, security, compliance and data residency • “The Microsoft Azure cloud will deliver on CBD’s vision to digitally transform itself into a modern banking institution that can adapt and respond to the ever-changing customer needs.” Said Sayed Hashish, General Manager, Microsoft UAE

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with Armada Group for Payments and Cash Management Solutions

14 October 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, recently commemorated its partnership with Armada Group, for payments and cash management solutions. Armada Group is one of the leading organization in real estate development and management, contracting, facilities management, hospitality and healthcare in the UAE

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Etisalat unveil Co-branded CBD Smiles Credit Card

25 September 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE and Etisalat, the largest telecommunications provider in the region, today announced the unveiling of their new co-branded CBD Smiles Credit Card after signing a strategic partnership in April. The new card will be available in two variants - Visa Platinum and Visa Signature and will be UAE’s pre-eminent ‘Lifestyle’ credit card offering cardholders the fastest way to earn points on the award-winning Smiles platform.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’ facility

17 September 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced the launch of ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’, a service that allows its wholesale banking customers to withdraw or transfer money round the clock without using a debit or credit card, from any of CBD’s ATMs across the country.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with ICC Loyalty to Launch its Exclusive CBD Rewards Program

08 September 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, signed a partnership agreement with ICC loyalty, one of the largest loyalty solution providers in the MENA region, to launch the new CBD Rewards Program, in a strategic collaboration with dnata and Eros Electronics.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Sponsors The CBD Run on The Palm

22 August 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has renewed its agreement with RaceME for the second consecutive year, to be the Title sponsor of The CBD Run on The Palm. This sponsorship comes as part of CBD’s strategy to promote and reinforce a healthy and active lifestyle.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with Xpress Money to expand its international remittance services

07 August 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, recently partnered with International money transfer organisation, Xpress Money, a Finablr company, to offer remittance solutions to Pakistan and Philippines for the bank’s customers in the first phase. This partnership is facilitated by Xpress Money’s business solution – FLEX. The partnership agreement was signed by Amit Malhotra, General Manager - Personal Banking Group, CBD, and Sudhesh Giriyan, CEO of Xpress Money along with senior executives from both organisations at a ceremony held at the CBD Head Office in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with FEWA for Payments and Cash Management Solutions

24 July 2019

Dubai, 18 July 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) recently announced a partnership agreement with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA), to provide payments and cash management solutions. The partnership signing ceremony was held in FEWA’s offices in Dubai and was attended by Fahad Al Muhairi, General Manager – Islamic Banking, CBD, Hassan Al Redha, General Manager - Institutional & Transaction Banking, Amol Bahuguna, Head of Payments & Cash Management and Shaikha Murad Karam, Acting Director of Finance in FEWA, as well as senior management from both organizations.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Cash Management Bank Award in the UAE” from Global Banking and Finance Review

02 June 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the coveted “Best Cash Management Bank Award in the UAE for 2019”, from Global Banking and Finance Review, a leading online portal that covers banking, business and technology news and analysis.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Digital Service” Award by Union of Arab Banks

05 May 2019

Dubai, 02 May 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has been recognized with the “Best Digital Service” Award in the special jury prize category at the “Arab Digital Banking Excellence Awards - 2018", held recently at Hotel Laico – Tunis organized by the Union of Arab Banks.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Etisalat Announce Co-branded Smiles Credit Card Partnership

05 May 2019

Dubai, 29 April 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE and Etisalat, the largest telecommunications provider in the region, today announced their partnership to launch a co-branded CBD-Etisalat Credit Card. The new card will be available in two variants - Visa Platinum and Visa Signature and will be UAE’s pre-eminent ‘Lifestyle’ credit card offering cardholders the fastest way to earn points on Etisalat’s award-winning Smiles platform. These points can then be redeemed seamlessly via the Smiles mobile app for discounts, deals and experiences across categories such as shopping, entertainment, travel, dining, wellness and bill payments at over 300+ partners.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Most Innovative Card of the Year” Award at Seamless Awards 2019

24 April 2019

Dubai, 24 April 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has bagged the prestigious “Most Innovative Card of the Year” Award at the Seamless Middle East Awards ceremony 2019 held recently at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. The award was for the CBD Visa Signature Super Saver Credit Card, which has revolutionised the cashback marketing offering a massive 10% cashback across all bills, education, supermarket and transport related spends in addition to a host of other benefits.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Excellence in Payment” at the 2019 Finnovex Awards

28 March 2019

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has won the award for “Excellence in Payments”, at the 2019 Finnovex Awards ceremony, held on the sidelines of the Finnovex Middle East Summit on Financial Services Innovation and Excellence at the Address Dubai Marina Hotel on 19th March, 2019. The awards were received on behalf of CBD by Hassan Al Redha, General Manager, Institutional & Transaction Banking and Amol Bahuguna, Head of Payments & Cash Management.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with Takaful Emarat for Payments and Cash Management Solutions

21 March 2019

Dubai, 20 March 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) recently commemorated its partnership with Takaful Emarat, the leading Shariah compliant life and health Takaful provider in the UAE, in providing payments and cash management solutions.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Participates in Careers UAE 2019

21 March 2019

Dubai, 19 March 2019: In line with the Bank's business strategy to support Emiratisation and contribute effectively to attracting UAE nationals to the banking sector, Commercial Bank of Dubai is participating in the Careers UAE Exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Center from March 19 to 21, 2019,

Commercial Bank of Dubai Recognized with “Best Local Bank in the UAE” Award by EMEA Finance

06 March 2019

Dubai, 03 March 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has won the coveted “Best Local Bank in the UAE” award at the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai is participating in UAE Innovation Month

05 March 2019

Dubai, 25 February 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is embodying the spirit of the UAE Innovation Month, an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Rules of Dubai, by prioritizing initiatives around promoting innovation within the bank.

Commercial Bank of Dubai - Annual General Meeting

04 March 2019

Dubai, 21 February 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced that its board of directors approved the distribution of 20.7% of the bank’s capital as cash dividends, during the Annual General Assembly held at the bank’s headquarters in Dubai on 20th Feb, 2019.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with Mastercard to Launch a Suite of New Debit Cards

03 March 2019

Dubai, 19 February 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has collaborated with Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, to launch a suite of new Debit Cards with innovative value-added services for its high-net-worth customers.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Most Innovative Digital Bank” Award by International Finance Magazine

30 January 2019

Dubai, 24 January 2019: Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has been named the winner of “Most Innovative Digital Bank Award” at the 2018 International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards ceremony held recently at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. The award was received by Amit Malhotra, General Manager – Personal Banking Group, Khaled Al Hammadi, Head of Sales and Distribution and Omar Kazmi, Head of Digital Banking.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Partners with Dubai Police to Offer Easy Payment of Fines

13 November 2018

Cardholders of the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) can now pay their traffic fines in instalments with zero interest rates, as the Dubai Police recently signed a partnership with the bank. Fines for traffic violations can now be paid in three, six, nine, or 12 months, with a minimum amount of Dh500.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Winners of its Europe Promotion, SmartKidz Savings Program and 2X Salary Promotion

13 November 2018

Dubai, 11 December 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced the winners of its Europe promotion contest, SmartKidz Savings Promotion and the 2X Salary Promotion at a ceremony held recently at its Head Office in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Winners of its Europe Promotion contest

04 November 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced the winners of its Europe promotion contest at a ceremony held recently at its Head Office in Dubai. The prizes were handed over to the lucky winners by Khaled Ahmed Al Hammadi, Head of Sales and Distribution at CBD.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Launches CBD Visa Super Saver Cashback Credit Card

29 October 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, today announced the launch of its new CBD Visa Super Saver Cashback Credit Card at a ceremony held at CBD’s Head Office. Launched on the Visa Signature platform, CBD Super Saver is positioned as the B.E.S.T cashback card in the UAE as it rewards customers with an amazing 10% cashback across all Bills, Education, Supermarket and Transport related spends.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Online Cash Management” Award by Global Finance

01 October 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, won the “Best Online Cash Management Award” at the Global Finance’s 2018 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards in the Middle East for the Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank categories.

Commercial Bank Dubai partners with Bloom Education to offer banking benefits to parents

29 September 2018

30 September 2018, Dubai, UAE: Bloom Education, a specialist education division of Bloom Holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with Commercial Bank Dubai (CBD) to offer a suite of banking products and services to parents of their newly opened schools; Brighton College Dubai and Dwight School Dubai. ​

Commercial Bank of Dubai’s CEO wins Banking CEO of the Year Award at CEO Middle East Awards 2018

29 September 2018

Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, was presented with the prestigious “Banking CEO of the Year” award at the 2018 CEO Middle East Awards. The ceremony attended by prominent business leaders and decision makers from the public and private sector was held on 25th September 2018 at the Rixos Premium Hotel, JBR, Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and PwC sign agreement to foster digital innovation

24 September 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and PwC Middle East, recently signed an agreement on an innovation programme that will help the bank provide exceptional customer experience. The programme will promote collaboration with FinTech startups and will position CBD to effectively leverage emerging technology as a tool.

Government of Dubai and CBD Sign Agreement to Foster Partnership Tri-party agreement aims at supporting smart payments and digital transformation to improve customer happiness

20 September 2018

Dubai, UAE – The Government of Dubai and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) signed an agreement to boost an existing partnership. Represented by Smart Dubai (SD) and the Department of Finance (DOF), the Government of Dubai have maintained a strong relationship with CBD in electronic payments.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Winners of its SmartKidz Savings Program and 2X Salary Promotion

16 September 2018

Three winners won one month’s school fee each through the SmartKidz promotion, whilst three other winners won cash prizes worth two times their salary through the 2X Salary Promotion. Prizes were awarded by Amit Malhotra, General Manager – Personal Banking Group at CBD.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Grand Prize Winners of the Gold Bonanza Promotion

16 August 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced the grand prize winners of its Gold Bonanza campaign at a ceremony held recently at the Bank’s Head Office in Dubai. The Gold Bonanza promotion, which ran for four months, offered gold coins of 5 grams every day throughout the campaign period, plus five grand prizes of 250 grams gold bars.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Launches its Enhanced Mobile App

12 August 2018

Dubai, 9 August, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the launch of its enhanced mobile banking application to provide customers with a state-of-the-art banking service designed to help manage their finances and achieve their financial goals.

CBD Signs agreement with RERA

09 August 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai signed a partnership agreement with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) at Dubai Land Department. The agreement focuses on offering escrow account management services to Owners’ Association (OA) communities in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai chooses Network International for Acquiring Processing Solutions

15 July 2018

Dubai, July 15, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, recently signed an agreement to provide Network International’s bespoke acquiring processing solutions to CBD’s wholesale banking clients.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Winners of its SmartKidz Savings Program and 2X Salary Promotion

07 June 2018

Dubai, 5 June 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced the winners of its SmartKidz Savings Program and the 2X Salary Promotion for the months of February, March and April at a ceremony held recently at its Head Office in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Inaugurates a New Branch In Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Mall

21 May 2018

Dubai, 21 May, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the opening of its new branch at Al Wahda Mall as part of its plan to provide clients with greater access to the banking services that help them meet their daily financial requirements.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Announces Winners of its Gold Bonanza Promotion

20 May 2018

Dubai, 16 May, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced the winners of the Gold Bonanza campaign for the months of March and April at a ceremony held recently at its Head Office in Dubai. The Gold Bonanza promotion offers a gold coin every day throughout the campaign period, which is slated to end on 30 June 2018.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Appoints New Chairman and Vice Chairman to the Board

25 April 2018

Dubai, 11 April, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai has appointed Mr. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qutami as the Chairman of the CBD Board of Directors.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches Liquidity Management and Receivables Management Solutions

10 April 2018

Dubai, 10 April, 2018: In line with Commercial Bank of Dubai’s strategy to be Default Digital, the Bank recently announced the launch of its newest digital product offerings: integrated Liquidity Management Solutions (LMS) and Receivables Management Solutions (RMS).

Commercial Bank of Dubai Launches Summer Travel Promotion on Credit Cards and Loans

08 April 2018

Dubai, 8 April, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the launch of an exciting Summer Travel promotion offering guaranteed dnata Travel vouchers to new to bank credit card and personal loan customers.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Sponsors the Palm Run 2019

03 April 2018

Dubai, 3 April, 2018: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) announced that they have signed an agreement with Tri Race Events Management to be the Title sponsor of the Palm Run 2019. This sponsorship comes as part of CBD’s strategy to promote and reinforce a healthy and active lifestyle.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Digital Bank” and “Best Cash Management” awards at the 2018 Banker Middle East Product Awards

28 March 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has won two awards at the 2018 Banker Middle East Product Awards, for “Best Digital Bank” and “Best Cash Management”. The Awards were received at a ceremony held recently at its Head Office in Dubai.

CBD wins Overall Best Mobile App Award from Ethos Integrated Solutions

06 March 2018

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) won the prestigious Service Olympian Award for the Overall Best Mobile App Award at the 2017 Customer Experience Benchmarking Index Awards, organized by Ethos Integrated Solutions.

CBD launches Treasury and Cash Management Best Practice Handbook

21 June 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced the launch of the first edition of its Treasury and Cash Management Best Practices Handbook. The handbook is a collection of case studies of some of CBD’s most sophisticated payments and cash management solution implementations. Industry best practices highlighted include waste elimination, operating costs reduction and value creation.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and City University College of Ajman celebrate their payments and cash management partnership

18 June 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and City University College of Ajman (CUCA) recently commemorated their partnership in Payments and Cash Management in a signing ceremony held at the CUCA campus in Ajman. Senior representatives from City University College of Ajman and CBD attended the event to celebrate the growing partnership between the two institutions. The new cash management mandate reaffirms CUCA’s commitment to adopt modern technology for the benefit of its customers.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and RKM Group celebrate signing of Cash Management mandate

15 June 2017

The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and RKM Group recently held a ceremony to celebrate the signing of a Payments & Cash Management mandate between the two institutions. The ceremony, held at the CBD Head Office, was attended by Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer of CBD, Ali Al Sayegh, Chief Executive Officer of RKM Group, and other senior representatives. This new mandate underscores and further strengthens the successful twenty-year partnership between the institutions.

CBD Partners on Imtiyazat Program with Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

30 May 2017

In an effort to support the local government, Commercial Bank of Dubai recently partnered on the Imtiyazat program with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. This Federal Government Employees' Deductions Program is set to provide special discounts and benefits to federal government employees and their families.

CBD Signs with RERA-RAK as an Escrow Account Agent Bank

13 April 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has signed with the Real Estate Regulatory Administration in Ras Al Khaimah (RERA-RAK) formally authorizing CBD as an agent bank for opening and managing escrow accounts for property developers registered with RERA-RAK.

CBD wins Banker Middle East Award for "Best Cash Management"

13 April 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) was recognized as the ‘Best Cash Management’ Bank in the UAE for its innovative Cash Management solutions and services by Banker Middle East, a leading regional banking and finance publication. The Bank received the award at a ceremony held recently in its head office in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) launches the new management trainee program, “Tumoo7” during the participation as the financial sponsor of Career UAE 2017

08 April 2017

Support Nationalization and attract national graduates to join the banking sector, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has announced the launches of its new management trainee program, “Tumoo7” during the participation as the financial sponsor of Career UAE 2017, which will take place from April 9th - 11th 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Commercial Bank of Dubai’s Payments & Cash Management partners with Oracle

28 February 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai’s Payments & Cash Management partners with Oracle in order to better understand and anticipate customers’ needs as it’s important to first understand how customers do their business and how companies use their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications to run day-to-day operations, monitor performance, reconcile books and manage their business overall.

CBD appreciated as a key strategic banking partner by Dubai Trade

20 February 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray partner for payment and cash management

11 January 2017

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Life Pharmacy partner for payment and cash management

20 December 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Life Pharmacy, one of the largest pharmacies in the UAE, recently commemorated their partnership in Payments and Cash Management, built over the last several years. Senior representatives from Life Pharmacy and CBD attended an event in CBD Head office to celebrate the growing Payments and Cash Management partnership between the two institutions. The implementation of a new Cash Management mandate further reaffirms Life Pharmacy commitment to adopt modern technology for the benefit of its customers.

CBD NOW Reveals its Brand Identity

12 December 2016

CBD NOW, the UAE’s first digital-only bank targeting millennial and digitally connected customers, revealed its new identity during a press conference held Monday at the Bank’s Head Office. Powered by Commercial Bank of Dubai, the new Bank will open its digital doors to customers in early 2017. CBD NOW will reinforce the Bank’s position as a digital pioneer in the region.

CBD announces the launch of UAE’s first digital-only bank "CBD NOW”

27 September 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, announced its plan to launch ”CBD NOW”, the nation’s first digital-only bank targeting millennials and digitally connected customers. The new bank, which will open its digital doors to customers in early 2017, will reinforce CBD’s position as a digital pioneer in the region.

CBD expands UAE network with two new branches

26 September 2016

In line with its expansion plan to cover all strategic locations in the UAE, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a leading bank in the UAE, has announced two new branches - at the City Walk in Dubai, and at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi.

CBD Signs Real Estate Escrow Account Manager Agreement with Abu Dhabi Municipality

08 September 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE has signed the Mortgage Escrow Account Manager Agreement with Abu Dhabi Municipality, formally authorising CBD as an approved bank for opening escrow accounts for property developers registered with DMA.

Commercial Bank of Dubai taking Digital Transformation to the next level

22 June 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has announced a series of innovative and first-to-market digital banking services aimed at making banking simpler, easier and more personalized.

Commercial Bank of Dubai’s SME Banking recognized at Banker Middle East Product Awards 2015 for ‘Best New SME product’ and ‘Best SME Loan’

12 April 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai announced today that its SME Business Banking was recognized for having the “Best SME loan“ and “Best New SME Product‟ for the year 2015 by Banker Middle East, a leading regional banking and finance publication. The Bank received the awards at a ceremony held recently in its head office in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Recognized for its Digital Banking Innovations at the Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2016

03 February 2016

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has received two awards at the Gulf Customer Experience Awards for its industry leading innovation in the Digital Banking field. The Bank was awarded the “Best Integrated Approach/Best Use of Mobile” for its unique Active Saver Mobile App and the “Best Use of SEO” for the Bank’s interactive website.

Commercial Bank of Dubai opens new digital kiosk in Mirdif City Centre

12 October 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai today announced the opening of its digital kiosk in Mirdif City Centre.

CBD’s Active Saver rewards fitness-conscious customers with higher interest rates

17 August 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) today announced the launch of a unique new mobile app “CBD Active Saver” that allows fitness-conscious customers to get rewarded with higher interest rates on their savings.

Humanitarian Work Day

07 July 2015

Humanitarian Work Day

Commercial Bank of Dubai opens its new Ras Al Khaimah branch

16 June 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the opening of its latest branch in Ras Al Khaimah. H.H. Sheikh Ahmad bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone inaugurated the new CBD branch, in the presence of H.E Saeed Ahmed Ghobash, CBD Chairman of the Board and Peter Baltussen, Chief Executive Officer.

CBD Leads the way in ILM Coaching Certification

10 June 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai held a ceremony to honor another 45 managers who successfully completed the prestigious UK-based Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)'s Stage 3 Coaching.

Commercial Bank of Dubai inaugurates its new branch in Village Mall

13 May 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the opening of its new branch in the Village Mall in Abu Dhabi as part of its plan to expand in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and to provide a new type of banking services. Saeed Ahmed Ghobash, Chairman of the Board of Directors inaugurated the new branch in the presence of Chief Executive Officer, Peter Baltussen, and a group of the bank's customers, members of the senior management as well as branch and departments managers.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Sponsors Career Fair

29 April 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai Sponsors Career Fair

Commercial Bank of Dubai appoints Dr. Souhayel Tayeb as Group Company Secretary

29 April 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Souhayel Tayeb as Group Company Secretary.

CBD, DMCC Tradeflows and Rocks partner to launch ”Loans for Diamonds”

24 April 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai and DMCC Tradeflow, the dedicated online platform for registering possession and ownership of commodities stored in UAE-based facilities, have launched an innovative new financing mechanism ‘Loans for Diamonds’, in partnership with Rocks International.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized for its Digital Banking innovations at the Banker Middle East Product Awards

20 April 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has scooped three Banker Middle East Product Awards for its industry leading innovations in the Digital Banking field.

Moody’s Affirms CBD’s Long-Term Rating

31 March 2015

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed CBD’s Baa1/ Prime-2 deposit ratings and ba1 baseline credit assessment (BCA) with stable outlook.

Commercial Bank of Dubai wins Best Corporate/Government Prepaid Programme at the Prepaid Middle East Awards 2015

15 March 2015

CBD’s Dubai Chamber Visa pre-paid card wins Best Corporate/Government Prepaid Programme

General Assembly Meeting

04 March 2015

General Assembly Meeting

Career Fair Sharjah 2015

12 February 2015

Career Fair Sharjah 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai sponsors UAE’s first social dining awards

11 February 2015

Donation to Emirates Thalasemia Society

09 February 2015

Donation to Emirates Thalasemia Society

CBD Offers 50% discount on personal loan interest rates as part of ‘Fab Feb’ promotions

05 February 2015

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the UAE’s leading banks, announced an array of exciting of promotional offers for its personal loan customers, including substantial interest rate discounts, as part of its “Fab Feb” promotions.

Commercial Bank of Dubai’s seminar discusses the outlook for the UAE economy

12 January 2015

The UAE’s growing status as a safe haven has led to its emergence as a leading global hub for investment, according to the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD).

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches region’s first "Bank branch inside Facebook"

15 October 2014

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has initiated a brand new trend in the banking services by introducing banking transactions through Facebook, the most widespread social networking website.

Commercial Bank of Dubai signs MoU with Hamriyah Free Zone Authority

16 April 2014

The Commercial Bank of Dubai and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority in Sharjah signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at further boosting trade and commercial activities in the zone and the UAE economy in general.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Al Shabab Club score big with the launch of co-branded Pre-paid Card

03 April 2014

In keeping with the UAE government’s e-initiatives, Commercial Bank of Dubai and Al Shabab Club today launched a co-branded pre-paid card in a move that offers cashless convenience to the club’s staff members and fans.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches region’s first-of-its-kind revolutionary online banking

23 March 2014

It’s virtually real – and really virtual. Commercial Bank of Dubai has unveiled its new website, bringing the next generation of online banking to its customers’ smartphones, laptops and desktops.

Furnish your new home for free with Commercial Bank of Dubai’s home loan promotion

06 February 2014

Qualifying clients will receive furniture gift vouchers for up to AED 60,000 from Interiors, one of the leading furniture brands in the UAE, besides availing a home loan at low interest rates starting 3.99% from the Bank.

Commercial Bank of Dubai receives 'Islamic Bank of the Year' award

10 November 2013

Attijari Al Islami, Commercial Bank of Dubai’s Islamic banking unit, has received the ‘Islamic Bank of the Year Award for the UAE 2013’ from ‘The Banker’ magazine, a banking and finance publication of the Financial Times, at the ‘FT Events – Islamic Financial Intelligence Summit’ held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The trophy was received by Nabil Tayeb Khoori, Head of Attijari Al Islami, and Jamal Al Matari, Head of Attijari Al Islami Branches, and was presented by Brian Caplen, Editor of The Banker Magazine.

Commercial Bank of Dubai celebrates the "Flag Day"

06 November 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai celebrated the “Flag Day” in accordance with the initiative launched by his Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which commemorates the accession of his Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as UAE president.

CBD boosts senior management team with the appointment of new Head of Credit

13 October 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai has further boosted its senior management team with the appointment of Othman Ibrahim Bin Hendi to the key position as Head of Credit.

Commercial Bank of Dubai awarded by global bank Commerzbank for excellence in payments processing

12 September 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai has been adjudged winner of the coveted STP (Straight Through Processing) Excellence Award by leading global banking and financial services company Commerzbank.

Commercial Bank of Dubai presents personal loan promotion Includes free holiday package and repayment next year

08 September 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has launched a promotion for its personal loan customers, offering them free travel to destinations of their choice and a chance to start repayment next year.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Appoints New General Manager for Personal Banking

14 August 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai announced today the appointment of Murray Sims, as General Manager - Personal Banking. In his new role, Murray will oversee all business and bank services in the field of Retail banking.

Commercial Bank of Dubai becomes the first bank in the Middle East to earn the ILM Level 5 Award certificate

30 July 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai becomes the first bank in the Middle East to earn the ILM Level 5 Award certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

Commercial Bank of Dubai, Western Union to Introduce Prepaid Payroll Card in UAE

03 July 2013

Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) today announced they will work together to introduce a co-branded prepaid payroll card in the United Arab Emirates.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches Beit Al Khair pre-paid card

02 June 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Beit Al Khair Society, whereby the bank provides cashless solutions to the beneficiaries of the Society, as part of CBD's commitment to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and its leading role in the development of innovative electronic financial solutions.

Commercial Bank of Dubai becomes the first bank in the region to complete live deployment of Misys’Trade Finance system on the SaaS model

24 April 2013

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, has become the first Bank in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement Misys' trade finance system on Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Commercial Bank of Dubai and Al Ahli Club launch co-branded Pre-paid Card for staff, trainees and fans

12 March 2013

The CBD-Al Ahli Pre-paid Card, created within the framework of an agreement between the Commercial Bank of Dubai and Al Ahli, was launched today.

Fitch reaffirms long-term issuer default rating of Commercial Bank of Dubai as A- with a stable outlook

19 November 2012

Fitch recognizes Commercial Bank of Dubai's (CBD) strong capitalisation and consistent performance through the crisis.

Commercial Bank of Dubai recognized with “Best Technological Innovation in Financial Services” Award at Seamless Awards 2022

Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, has received the prestigious “Best Technological Innovation in Financial Services” Award at the Seamless Middle East Awards ceremony 2022 held recently at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai.

Commercial Bank of Dubai Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Commercial Bank of Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Darren Clarke as the Chief Financial Officer.

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches Positive Pay Solutions to Eliminate Cheque Frauds

Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the launch of “Positive Pay”, one of its newest digital product offerings in line with ensuring protection of its corporate clients from cheque frauds.