Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Basel Aqabani is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in banking systems and technology solutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait since March 2015, Basel has previously held significant roles at National Bank of Kuwait, where responsibilities included Senior Solutions Architect and Senior Manager of the Design Centre of Excellence, focusing on quality solutions for corporate and retail functionalities. Prior experience includes Senior Manager of Core Banking Systems at LogicaCMG UAE, Project Manager at Financial Network Services, and Senior Consultant at Financial Network Services, contributing to numerous core banking replacement projects globally. Basel holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from UNSW Australia, completed in 1997.
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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) ABK was created in 1967 in Kuwait and was the first Kuwaiti bank to open a branch in the UAE in 1986. With a vision focused on ‘Reimagining a Simpler Bank’, and a workforce of over 2000 employees, ABK strives to deliver speed, convenience and security through its 75 branches strategically located in Kuwait, UAE and Egypt, offering Retail, Wholesale, and Investment services. ABK’s long-term regional aspirations have also led to strategic alliances with world-class financial partners. For example, its highly successful and popular co-branding with Emirates Airline on ABK credit cards has given cardholders the opportunity to earn and redeem Skywards Miles for Emirates flights, by simply using their cards. Through its subsidiary; Ahli Capital Investment Company, the Bank provides a wide range of financial services such as asset management, portfolio management, wealth management, investment banking, custody and consultative services. ABK has solid credit agency ratings of A2 from Moody’s and A+ from Fitch. The Bank’s core values are based on: Transparency, Integrity, Simplicity and Excellence