Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) is a regional bank with more than 50 years of operation in the Gulf. With a strong vision focused on ‘Reimagining a Simpler Bank’, ABK offers a wide range of financial products and seamless banking services to retail and commercial customers in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Egypt. With a workforce of over 2000 employees, ABK offers its customers speed, convenience and security through its 78 branches, while continuously developing and enhancing its processes and systems to apply the latest technology. ABK was recently one of the leading banks in Kuwait to enhance its digital payments offering by launching Samsung, Fitbit & Garmin pay. The bank continues to enjoy its long-standing relationship with Skywards/Emirates dating back to 2002.

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