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Mashreq wins two accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
Mashreq wins two accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The bank emerged as the recipient of the SME Bank of the Year - UAE and SME Digital Innovation of the Year - UAE categories.
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Mashreq earns accolade at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The bank was recognised for its Neo Credit, the United Arab Emirates’ first fully digital short-term loan.
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Mashreq clinches accolade at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution’s launch of “Travel Plus,” an app with smart and simple travel protection, was applauded by the awards programme.
Mashreq earns recognition at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The banking company was applauded for launching UAE’s first fully digital account opening for non-resident Egyptians.
Mashreq honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution earned an accolade for transforming priority banking with seamless digital simplicity.
Mashreq wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The company took home the Open Banking Initiative of the Year - UAE with its digital account opening for non-resident Egyptians.
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