Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced the opening of its new branch in Al Ain, situated in close proximity to the popular Al Bawadi Mall, a recent development consisting of close to 400 shops, heritage souk, cinema and entertainment centre.
The new branch is intended to meet the needs of visitors to the mall as well as residents of the surrounding area. It is strategically located six Kilometres to the southeast of the town centre in Al Quas Souk, Mazyad Road and branch will serve a population of approximately 70,000 who live in the locality. The communities closest to the branch are Mazyad, Um Ghafa and Al Dhaher.
Emirates NBD operates a total of 14 branches and 48 ATMs & CDMs in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, which is in line with its ongoing programme of strategic expansion across the UAE.
"We are pleased to announce the opening of this branch in this prominent location in Al Ain," said Jamal Bin Ghalaita, Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Emirates NBD. "At Emirates NBD, we are pursuing our retail banking growth plans with great vigour, continuously expanding our branch network, growing our customer base and launching new products and services. Today's announcement is in line with our focus this year to expand our reach across the UAE and be more accessible to our customers in Al Ain."
"The opening of our new Al Bawadi Mall branch is part of Emirates NBD's strategy of being conveniently close to the places where our customers live, work, and spend their leisure time," said Abdulelah AlKindy, General Manager, Retail Banking, Emirates NBD. "Today's announcement signifies another step in or efforts to cater to the personal and business banking needs of our customers in Al Ain. This fast-growing city is an important part of Emirates NBD's UAE-wide presence."
The new Al Bawadi Mall branch will be open from 8AM to 2PM Saturday to Thursday, and is in addition to the ATM and CDM (cash deposit) machine conveniently situated inside the mall for customers ease and convenience.