Banker of the Year Awards 2009

LONDON, December 22 - A Dow Jones poll in 2009 showed that the decisive factor for company
bosses when choosing banks was relationship and commitment. The World Finance
panel sought to recognise the financiers who have helped reshape the banking
industry over the past 12 months. Each of the winners have helped to set high
standards of progress, innovation and performance in financial services.
Particularly in a time of adverse economic conditions, we feel it is
important to cite those who have excelled in maintaining the high
productivity of their respective institutions.

In our aim to redress the balance of larger firms with global networks,
the awards panel used as its criteria originality, proof of market
development and excellence in client representation. Many congratulations to
the winners.

    Bahrain
    Mr Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, BBK

    Dubai
    Abdulla Al Hamli, Dubai Islamic Bank

    Egypt
    Hassan Abdalla, Arab African International Bank

    India
    O.P. Bhatt, State Bank of India

    Jordan
    Mr Musa Shihadeh, Jordan Islamic Bank

    Kuwait
    Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Bahar, NBK

    Lebanon
    Mr Salim Sfeir, Bank of Beirut s.a.l

    Oman
    Omar Hussain Al Fardan, National Bank of Oman

    Saudi Arabia
    Abdulkareem Abu Alnasr, NCB

    Turkey
    Mr Ergun Ozen, Garanti Bank

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