News & Media

2025

16-Jan

Standard Chartered: GCC To Maintain EconomicResilience Amid Global Uncertainty in 2025 - English

16-Jan

Standard Chartered: GCC To Maintain EconomicResilience Amid Global Uncertainty in 2025 - Arabic

2024

9-Dec

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank Expands Frontline Bankers by 20% in the UAE

1-Nov

Dubai Chambers signs MoU with Standard Chartered to support the international expansion of local businesses

1-Aug

Crypto.com unveils Global Retail Services from Dubai Hub

10-Jul

Standard Chartered leads Financing for Abu Dhabi’s first Waste-to-Energy Plant

19-Jun

Aditum and Standard Chartered Partner on First-of-Its-Kind fund structure: ten funds approved; four already funded.

16-Jun

Standard Chartered: “Prioritising Equities over Bonds and Cash in H2 2024”

29-Apr

Standard Chartered launches its latest edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in partnership with C3 – Companies Creating Change

1-Feb

Securities and Commodities Authority Launches New playbook for the UAE Fund Management Industry

2023

14-September

Standard Chartered and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign Cooperation Agreement to promote business opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai

01-June

Future of Trade 2023 - English

01-June

Future of Trade 2023 - Arabic

30-May

Standard Chartered partners with DIFC to advance treasury excellence across the region - English

30-May

Standard Chartered partners with DIFC to advance treasury excellence across the region - Arabic

16-January

The Adaptation Economy - UAE Press Release - English

16-January

The Adaptation Economy - UAE Press Release - Arabic

2022

30-November

Standard Chartered launches Islamic Sustainable Account in the UAE - English

30-November

Standard Chartered launches Islamic Sustainable Account in the UAE - Arabic

29-July

Standard Chartered Bank reports record H1 Operating Profit in the Africa and Middle East region

5-July

Opportunity to earn income in light of torn Central Banks - English Press Release

5-July

Opportunity to earn income in light of torn Central Banks - Arabic Press Release

17-February

Standard Chartered Bank reports its highest operating profit since 2015 in the Africa and Middle East region

28-January

Standard Chartered UAE only bank in GCC region to be Great Place to Work-Certified™ - English Press Release

28-January

Standard Chartered UAE only bank in GCC region to be Great Place to Work-Certified™ - Arabic Press Release

2021

22-November

Standard Chartered supports Women Entrepreneurs in the UAE - English Press Release

22-November

Standard Chartered supports Women Entrepreneurs in the UAE - Arabic Press Release

9-November

9-November Standard Chartered launches the UAE’s first Sustainable Account - English Press Release

9-November

9-November Standard Chartered launches the UAE’s first Sustainable Account - Arabic Press Release

13-September

Standard Chartered’s first green trade finance facility inaugurated in the UAE - English Press Release

13-September

Standard Chartered’s first green trade finance facility inaugurated in the UAE - Arabic Press Release

11-July

Standard Chartered UAE and Visa launch Multi-Currency Account for international payments - English Press Release

11-July

Standard Chartered UAE and Visa launch Multi-Currency Account for international payments - Arabic Press Release

08-July

Standard Chartered appoints Regional Head of Sustainable Finance for Africa and the Middle East - English Press Release

08-July

Standard Chartered appoints Regional Head of Sustainable Finance for Africa and the Middle East - Arabic Press Release

14-June

Carbon Dated: UAE-based suppliers are risking almost USD120bn in exports if they don’t cut carbon emissions in line with their biggest clients’ net zero plans - English Press Release

14-June

Carbon Dated: UAE-based suppliers are risking almost USD120bn in exports if they don’t cut carbon emissions in line with their biggest clients’ net zero plans - Arabic Press Release

4-June

The AMF appoints Standard Chartered as the Settlement Bank for the Euro in Buna - English Press Release

28-March

Zeronomics: Net Zero measurement frameworks key to accelerating energy transition goals in the Middle East – English Press Release

28-March

Zeronomics: Net Zero measurement frameworks key to accelerating energy transition goals in the Middle East – Arabic Press Release

28-March

Zeronomics: Global carbon tax key to pushing energy transition agenda in Africa – English Press Release

17-March

Sunil Kaushal, CEO of Standard Chartered Africa and Middle East (AME) joins Money Tap as a Global Advisor - English Press Release

2020

26-November

COVID-19 marks financial coming of age for UAE’s cash-strapped Millennials - English Press Release

26-November

COVID-19 marks financial coming of age for UAE’s cash-strapped Millennials - Arabic Press Release

05-October

Standard Chartered’s global $1 billion COVID-19 commitment will include multi-million-dollar support for healthcare in the Middle East - English Press Release

05-October

Standard Chartered’s global $1 billion COVID-19 commitment will include multi-million-dollar support for healthcare in the Middle East - Arabic Press Release

23-September

DIFC FinTech Hive’s Accelerator programme to advance the role of women in Financial Services - English Press Release

23-September

DIFC FinTech Hive’s Accelerator programme to advance the role of women in Financial Services - Arabic Press Release

10-September

Standard Chartered and Amazon.ae Introduce Seamless Instalment Payment Plans for Customers in the UAE - English Press Release

10-September

Standard Chartered and Amazon.ae Introduce Seamless Instalment Payment Plans for Customers in the UAE - Arabic Press Release

06-September

Standard Chartered UAE extends Women in Tech programme to support female entrepreneurs - English Press Release

06-September

Standard Chartered UAE extends Women in Tech programme to support female entrepreneurs - Arabic Press Release

31-August

UAE residents confident in their skills to thrive despite COVID-19 slump - English Press Release

31-August

UAE residents confident in their skills to thrive despite COVID-19 slump - Arabic Press Release

23-June

Standard Chartered acts as Senior Mandated Lead Arranger for the acquisition financing facility - English Press Release

23-June

Standard Chartered acts as Senior Mandated Lead Arranger for the acquisition financing facility - Arabic Press Release

28-May

Standard Chartered Bank Contributes to Ma’an’s ‘together We Are Good’ Programme - English Press Release

28-May

Standard Chartered Bank Contributes to Ma’an’s ‘together We Are Good’ Programme - Arabic Press Release

17-May

Standard Chartered supports local efforts in fight against COVID-19 - English Press Release

17-May

Standard Chartered supports local efforts in fight against COVID-19 - Arabic Press Release

6-April

Standard Chartered acts as financial advisor to Emaar Properties on the sale of its Downtown Dubai district - English Press Release

31-March

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund - English Press Release

31-March

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund - Arabic Press Release

28-January

Standard Chartered strengthens UAE footprint with new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market - English Press Release

28-January

Standard Chartered strengthens UAE footprint with new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market - Arabic Press Release

22-January

Deksisa, DEGEFA Lead Elite Field for 2020 Standard Chartered DUBAI MARATHON - English Press Release

22-January

Deksisa, DEGEFA Lead Elite Field for 2020 Standard Chartered DUBAI MARATHON - Arabic Press Release

13-January

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Welcomes Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsor of the Prestigious Gold Cup 2020 - English Press Release

13-January

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Welcomes Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsor of the Prestigious Gold Cup 2020 - Arabic Press Release

2019

5-November

Dubai FDI signs MoU with Standard Chartered Bank - English Press Release

5-November

Dubai FDI signs MoU with Standard Chartered Bank - Arabic Press Release

20-October

SC appoints Regional Chief Information Officer for Africa and the Middle East and Islamic Banking - English Press Release

20-October

SC appoints Regional Chief Information Officer for Africa and the Middle East and Islamic Banking - Arabic Press Release

30-September

Oman, the UAE and Bahrain named rising stars of trade - English Press Release

30-September

Oman, the UAE and Bahrain named rising stars of trade - Arabic Press Release

14-July

Standard Chartered wins big at the annual Islamic Finance Awards - English Press Release

14-July

Standard Chartered wins big at the annual Islamic Finance Awards - Arabic Press Release

30-June

Standard Chartered launches Women In Tech Accelerator in the UAE - English Press Release

30-June

Standard Chartered launches Women In Tech Accelerator in the UAE - Arabic Press Release

21-March

Standard Chartered Bank highlights gender pay disparity with "Art Gap" - English Press Release

21-March

Standard Chartered Bank highlights gender pay disparity with "Art Gap" - Arabic Press Release

20-March

SC UAE participates in first-ever global running event along the Belt and Road - English Press Release

20-March

SC UAE participates in first-ever global running event along the Belt and Road - Arabic Press Release

18-March

Standard Chartered hosts its 3rd annual Middle East - English Press Release

18-March

Standard Chartered hosts its 3rd annual Middle East - Arabic Press Release

14-March

Standard Chartered Private Bank appoints Market Head for Middle East & North Africa

18-February

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with Standard Chartered Bank - English Press Release

18-February

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with Standard Chartered Bank - Arabic Press Release

12-February

Standard Chartered Bank teams up with INJAZ UAE - English Press Release

12-February

Standard Chartered Bank teams up with INJAZ UAE - Arbaic Press Release

30-January

Standard Chartered Bank launches “Goal” in the UAE - English Press Release

30-January

Standard Chartered Bank launches “Goal” in the UAE - Arabic Press Release

2018

12-December

Standard Chartered hosts its Correspondent Banking Academy in the UAE/ Middle East - English Press Release

12-December

Standard Chartered hosts its Correspondent Banking Academy in the UAE/ Middle East - Arabic Press Release

04-December

Standard Chartered and Mastercard introduce the UAE’s first cashback card for the mobile wallet category - English Press Release

04-December

Standard Chartered and Mastercard introduce the UAE’s first cashback card for the mobile wallet category - Arabic Press Release

25-November

Trade Bank of Iraq, Standard Chartered Bank and General Electric close US$600 million of financing to fund the Power Up Plan in Iraq - English

25-November

Trade Bank of Iraq, Standard Chartered Bank and General Electric close US$600 million of financing to fund the Power Up Plan in Iraq - Arabic

12-November

Standard Chartered study reveals social mobility is booming in the UAE

16-October

Standard Chartered leads first green loan in Middle East for DP World

21-September

Expedia Press release

09-September

CEO UAE - English Press Release

09-September

CEO UAE - Arabic Press Release

29-August

Standard Chartered to pilot industry’s first blockchain-based smart guarantees in trade finance - English Press Release

29-August

Standard Chartered to pilot industry’s first blockchain-based smart guarantees in trade finance - Arabic Press Release

14-August

New Chief Risk Officer - English Press Release

14-August

New Chief Risk Officer - Arabic Press Release

04-July

DGCX Expands Collateral Basket in Partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Arabic - Press Release

04-July

DGCX Expands Collateral Basket in Partnership with Standard Chartered Bank English - Press Release

27-May

Standard Chartered appoints Shada El Borno as Regional Head of Global Subsidiaries. Arabic - Press Release

27-May

Standard Chartered appoints Shada El Borno as Regional Head of Global Subsidiaries. English - Press Release

30-April

Brand Refresh Arabic - Press Release

30-April

Brand Refresh English - Press Release

18-April

LFC Arabic - Press Release

18-April

LFC English - Press Release

15-April

Middle East Summit English - Press Release

15-April

Middle East Summit Arabic - Press Release

15-March

Standard Chartered Global Press Release

13-March

Career Exhibition 2018 - Arabic Press Release

13-March

Career Exhibition 2018 - English Press Release

7-March

Digital Bank Ambassador Press Release

28-February

Detailed results document - 2017

27-February

Press Release - Performance Highlights - Arabic

27-February

Press Release - Performance Highlights - English

20-February

Press Release - Successful Implementation of Straight2bank, Ducab - Arabic

20-February

Press Release - Successful Implementation of Straight2bank, Ducab - English

07-January

Press Release - Outlook 2018 - English

07-January

Press Release - Outlook 2018 - Arabic

01-January

Turning up the heat - Welcome to 2018 outlook

2017

21-November

Press Release - Thought leadership Report with EIU: The Future of Work - English

21-November

Press Release - Thought leadership Report with EIU: The Future of Work - Arabic

21-November

Coming shifts in the world of work - English

24-October

Apple Pay comes to UAE - English

24-October

Apple Pay comes to UAE - Arabic

14-October

Perfect Match Press Release 2017 - English

08-October

Press Release Global Focus Q4-2017 - English

08-October

Press-Release Global Focus Q4 2017 - Arabic

28-August

Press Release 125 Numbers Campaign Launch - English

27-June

Press Release Global Focus Q3 2017 - English

27-June

Press Release Global Focus Q3 2017 - Arabic

29-May

Standard Chartered holds Middle East Summit in the UAE - Arabic

29-May

Standard Chartered holds Middle East Summit in the UAE - English

23-May

Standard Chartered named “Best Private Bank” in the UAE - Arabic

23-May

Standard Chartered named “Best Private Bank” in the UAE - English

14-May

Global Focus Report: Animal spirits rekindled - Arabic

14-May

Global Focus Report: Animal spirits rekindled - English

10-May

Standard Chartered launches ‘No.1 Bank’ brand campaign - Arabic

10-May

Standard Chartered launches ‘No.1 Bank’ brand campaign - English

07-May

Standard Chartered and Zurich Sign 10-Year Exclusive UAE Distribution Agreement - Arabic

07-May

Standard Chartered and Zurich Sign 10-Year Exclusive UAE Distribution Agreement - English

04-May

First International bank to launch innovative home loan solution in the UAE - Arabic

04-May

First International bank to launch innovative home loan solution in the UAE -English

30-April

Standard Chartered Bank partners with Transguard for smart cash transaction - Arabic

30-April

Standard Chartered Bank partners with Transguard for smart cash transaction - English

25-April

Standard Chartered announces Private Banking Academy in partnership with Fitch Learning and INSEAD

18-April

Standard Chartered Private Bank launches industry-first digital wealth advisory tool

11-April

First International bank to launch video banking in the UAE

09-April

Standard Chartered Bank participates at the 17th edition of Careers UAE in Dubai

26-March

Standard Chartered scoops the "Industry Disrupter Award" at the Digital Excellence Awards

28-February

Standard Chartered Private Bank and the Economist Intelligence Unit introduce "Better Life Breakthroughs"

08-February

Standard Chartered hosts Correspondent Banking Academy in the Middle East - Arabic

08-February

Standard Chartered hosts Correspondent Banking Academy in the Middle East - English

17-January

Standard Chartered closes three shipping deals in excess of USD1.6 billion - English

17-January

Standard Chartered closes three shipping deals in excess of USD1.6 billion - Arabic

15-January

Standard Chartered appoints Souad Benkredda as Head of Financial Markets, UAE - English

15-January

Standard Chartered appoints Souad Benkredda as Head of Financial Markets, UAE - Arabic

08-January

Standard Chartered’s latest investment theme aims to help investors navigate challenging investment landscape - English

08-January

Standard Chartered’s latest investment theme aims to help investors navigate challenging investment landscape - Arabic

2016

18-December

Standard Chartered Bank launches Islamic Saving Accounts for its Corporate and Institutional clients - English

18-December

Standard Chartered Bank launches Islamic Saving Accounts for its Corporate and Institutional clients - Arabic

20-November

Standard Chartered named The Best Regional Consumer Digital Bank for Middle East & Africa for the fifth consecutive year - English

20-November

Standard Chartered named The Best Regional Consumer Digital Bank for Middle East & Africa for the fifth consecutive year - Arabic

07-November

Standard Chartered appoints Mohamed Salama as Head of Banking, UAE - English

07-November

Standard Chartered appoints Mohamed Salama as Head of Banking, UAE - Arabic

30-October

Standard Chartered promotes benefit of ‘Belt and Road’ and Renminbi internationalisation with Africa & Middle East Roadshows - English

30-October

Standard Chartered promotes benefit of ‘Belt and Road’ and Renminbi internationalisation with Africa & Middle East Roadshows - Arabic

13-October

Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have eyes on the prize of tackling avoidable blindness

12-October

Standard Chartered Bank partners with Uber

12-October

Standard Chartered and Uber Partnership- Arabic

29-September

Standard Chartered Launched Direct Trading for RMB/ AED and RMB/SAR

14-June

Standard Chartered Private Equity invests in the digital future of Africa & Middle East

08-June

Standard Chartered launches Africa’s most extensive rollout of mobile and online banking

29-March

Global Focus Q2 2016: What to expect in a stagnating world

08-March

Standard Chartered appoints Dima Jardaneh Head of Economic Research for the MENA region

29-February

Standard Chartered Private Equity announces a US$ 50 million equity investment in Souq.com

23-February

Standard Chartered PLC - Performance highlights

2015

17-December

Standard Chartered appoints Simon Cooper to head Corporate and Institutional Banking

15-December

Standard Chartered hosts its first Financial Crime Compliance Academy workshop in the Middle East

08-December

UAE kids learn football the Liverpool way

25-November

Rehan Shaikh appointed CEO for Standard Chartered Saadiq

11-November

flydubai and Standard Chartered close Financing Deal

02-November

Standard Chartered Announces Julian Wynter as Chief Executive Officer in the UAE

14-October

Standard Chartered Bank organises Abu Dhabi Investors Forum

01-October

Standard Chartered’s global network comes together to support the #GlobalGoals

25-August

Standard Chartered successfully completes first end-to-end electronic transaction in the Middle East automotive sector for Al-Sayer

20-July

Standard Chartered announces new regional and business structure

07-July

Global Focus: When perception is not reality

14-June

Standard Chartered Bank named “Best Flow House” and “Best Risk Advisor” in the Middle East

07-June

The Asian Banker names Standard Chartered Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Jordan

02-June

Standard Chartered holds MENAP Bankers Conference 2015 in Turkey

12-May

Standard Chartered Private Equity announces a US$ 175 million equity investment in Nuqul Group’s FINE Hygienic Holding

28-April

Standard Chartered Bank participates at UAE Career Fair UAE 2015

20-April

Standard Chartered Bank appoints Head of Emiratisation Initiatives

14-April

Senior moves in Standard Chartered Global Research

05-April

Global Focus: Hawks, doves and parrots

29-March

Standard Chartered launches new content hub - BeyondBorders

15-March

Standard Chartered Bank, MasterCard and Landmark Group to introduce Shukran credit cards in the UAE

04-March

Comprehensive programme of ongoing actions to return Standard Chartered to sustainable profitable growth

11-February

Standard Chartered Bank participates at the 17th National Career Exhibition in Sharjah

02-February

Standard Chartered Bank boosts focus on Emirati talent at Tawdheef 2015

28-January

Standard Chartered Saadiq Launches Islamic Financial Education Modules

15-January

Inspirational running duo Henry Wanyoike and Joseph Kibunja back at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2015