PRESS RELEASE, 07/11/2008

James Wakim, Managing Director of Arab Bank Australia was a guest speaker at the Leaders of Innovation Series event held in Sydney on Friday 7 November. This event was hosted by Deloitte and was one of the two events focusing on the UAE.

The Leaders of Innovation invited Mr Wakim, as he was identified to be a leader of innovation, to present his story of innovative success.

Other speakers included Abdulqar Obaid Ali, Chairman Ideas Arabia and Director, Dubai World and Ahmed Fahour, Executive Director and Chief Executive of NAB.

In his address, Mr Wakim acknowledged the leaders of innovation who have been successful in gaining profitable contracts in the UAE, the increased number of Australians working in the UAE, and the increase in the demand and awareness for a significant range of Australian products in the UAE.

These opportunities for Australian companies have been supported by Arab Bank Australia and its parent company, Arab Bank plc. Arab Bank Australia is the only financial institution from the Middle East operating in Australia.

Mr Wakim was proud to acknowledge the contribution Arab Bank Australia has made to assisting migrants establish themselves and the assistance Arab Bank Australia and its parent Arab Bank plc have provided to importers and exporters associated in the UAE.

In closing Mr Wakim discussed the benefits customers have found to be valuable in dealing with Arab Bank Australia and Arab Bank plc . The strong presence of Arab Bank plc in practically every Middle East and North African country who’s management have local knowledge, are genuine in protecting and supporting their customers.

View Mr Wakim's speech

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