Bank al Etihad was founded in 1978 as a public shareholding company, and has been moving steadily towards boosting its financial status and profitability. The bank continues to implement its calculated strategy of client base expansion, risk diversification through widening its range of services and targeting groups from both the retail and corporate sectors. The bank attracts a qualified team of young Jordanian professionals and combines a team of experts working relentlessly to further enhance the bank’s overall achievements, striving for more progress and prosperity to achieve the bank’s ambitious objectives for the coming years.
Profile
During 2010 and 2011, the bank launched a number of strategic projects to embody the up-to-date base of banking services. These projects are meant to develop retail banking services at large which is one of the best banking systems as chosen by renowned advisory and research firms such as GARTNER. In addition, the bank developed its new corporate identity, enhanced the business environment in branches and the level of its services, and expanded its network by opening 10 new branches.
With a capital of JOD 100 million and a capital base of JOD 235 million, Bank al Etihad became the fourth-largest bank in Jordan in terms of total shareholders’ equity by the end of 2010. Moreover, the bank’s capital adequacy ratio of 18.75% exceeds the organizational requirements set by the Central Bank and Basel Committee by 12% and 8% respectively. The bank achieved the highest growth rates of both deposits and facilities in the banking sector in recent years.
The bank’s achievements in 2010 indicate that it made a total profit of JOD 21.3 million after tax deductions and allowances, with an increase of 30.8% in comparison with 2009. The bank’s total assets reached JOD 1.539 million, as it increased by JOD 82.8 million with a growth rate of 5.7% when compared with 2009.
Bank al Etihad is currently operating a network of 24 branches distributed across Jordan, and 1 branch in Ramallah, Palestine. The number of branches is expected to reach 34 by the first quarter of 2012. In addition, the bank owns a brokerage firm, centers for investment and trading equities and a central exchange unit that are key players in the market.
Throughout the years, Bank al Etihad succeeded in providing traditional services across many banking sectors, especially in corporate banking services. The bank further contributed in funding a number of projects that benefit the economy, and society at large in vital sectors including energy in general, electricity, and renewable energy, water and treatment, higher education, tourism, industry, and others. Such contributions helped boost development and the national economy.
The bank’s unique identity and determined efforts help maintain its growth and prominent status in many fields and sectors. In the process of expanding its client base and risk diversification the bank collaborated with Mckinsey & Co., one of the world’s most renowned banking consultants to develop the bank’s strategy based on its traditional strengths in sectors of competitive advantage. Such strategy aims at expanding to new target segments in retail, individuals, medium and small enterprises, providing a new set of services and products that cater to the clients’ needs, realizing the banking industry’s latest innovation, and tailoring products to fulfill the needs of the targeted sectors.
With its new corporate identity launched on the 21st of September 2011 Bank al Etihad central driving thought is to help clients make “The bright choice” and to craft a brighter future for them. With the launch of this new corporate identity, key values have been developed and committed to drive the whole business culture and to assure delivering the best customer service experience, these include authenticity, Integrity, flexibility, individuality, passion, dependability, partnership and security.
Profile
During 2010 and 2011, the bank launched a number of strategic projects to embody the up-to-date base of banking services. These projects are meant to develop retail banking services at large which is one of the best banking systems as chosen by renowned advisory and research firms such as GARTNER. In addition, the bank developed its new corporate identity, enhanced the business environment in branches and the level of its services, and expanded its network by opening 10 new branches.
With a capital of JOD 100 million and a capital base of JOD 235 million, Bank al Etihad became the fourth-largest bank in Jordan in terms of total shareholders’ equity by the end of 2010. Moreover, the bank’s capital adequacy ratio of 18.75% exceeds the organizational requirements set by the Central Bank and Basel Committee by 12% and 8% respectively. The bank achieved the highest growth rates of both deposits and facilities in the banking sector in recent years.
The bank’s achievements in 2010 indicate that it made a total profit of JOD 21.3 million after tax deductions and allowances, with an increase of 30.8% in comparison with 2009. The bank’s total assets reached JOD 1.539 million, as it increased by JOD 82.8 million with a growth rate of 5.7% when compared with 2009.
Bank al Etihad is currently operating a network of 24 branches distributed across Jordan, and 1 branch in Ramallah, Palestine. The number of branches is expected to reach 34 by the first quarter of 2012. In addition, the bank owns a brokerage firm, centers for investment and trading equities and a central exchange unit that are key players in the market.
Throughout the years, Bank al Etihad succeeded in providing traditional services across many banking sectors, especially in corporate banking services. The bank further contributed in funding a number of projects that benefit the economy, and society at large in vital sectors including energy in general, electricity, and renewable energy, water and treatment, higher education, tourism, industry, and others. Such contributions helped boost development and the national economy.
The bank’s unique identity and determined efforts help maintain its growth and prominent status in many fields and sectors. In the process of expanding its client base and risk diversification the bank collaborated with Mckinsey & Co., one of the world’s most renowned banking consultants to develop the bank’s strategy based on its traditional strengths in sectors of competitive advantage. Such strategy aims at expanding to new target segments in retail, individuals, medium and small enterprises, providing a new set of services and products that cater to the clients’ needs, realizing the banking industry’s latest innovation, and tailoring products to fulfill the needs of the targeted sectors.
With its new corporate identity launched on the 21st of September 2011 Bank al Etihad central driving thought is to help clients make “The bright choice” and to craft a brighter future for them. With the launch of this new corporate identity, key values have been developed and committed to drive the whole business culture and to assure delivering the best customer service experience, these include authenticity, Integrity, flexibility, individuality, passion, dependability, partnership and security.
The Dark Shadows Reunion was the cast reunion of the television show Dark Shadows. Dan Curtis, the series creator and executive producer, brought back most of the surviving original cast to talk about the show.
Cast members who made appearances were Nancy Barrett, Roger Davis, Jerry Lacy, David Selby, John Karlen, Lara Parker, Christopher Pennock, Mitchell Ryan, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Kate Jackson, and Alexandra Isles.
Cast members who did not appear were Jonathan Frid, David Henesy, Joan Bennett, and Grayson Hall.
This was Alexandra Isles' first public Dark Shadows appearance since leaving the show in 1968.
The Reunion is available on DVD and VHS.
Cast members who made appearances were Nancy Barrett, Roger Davis, Jerry Lacy, David Selby, John Karlen, Lara Parker, Christopher Pennock, Mitchell Ryan, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Kate Jackson, and Alexandra Isles.
Cast members who did not appear were Jonathan Frid, David Henesy, Joan Bennett, and Grayson Hall.
This was Alexandra Isles' first public Dark Shadows appearance since leaving the show in 1968.
The Reunion is available on DVD and VHS.
Nick Bracks (born 5 March 1987) is the son of former Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks. He was born March 5th 1987 in Melbourne, attended Williamstown High School and Graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Business in Entrepreneurship in 2008.
Nick first came to prominence in a car accident in which he was caught drink driving in 2007, whilst his father was Premier of Victoria, resulting in a much published statement where he was quoted saying his son acted like "an absolute idiot" and "he has done the wrong thing". .
Since then Nick has publicly admitted to having suffered depression and is redeeming himself by working with Beyond Blue which he sponsored as his chosen charity when appearing on Dancing with the Stars. .
Looking forward Nick is focusing on his acting career according to a recent article in the Herald Sun. .
In 2011 he was announced as a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year award.
Nick first came to prominence in a car accident in which he was caught drink driving in 2007, whilst his father was Premier of Victoria, resulting in a much published statement where he was quoted saying his son acted like "an absolute idiot" and "he has done the wrong thing". .
Since then Nick has publicly admitted to having suffered depression and is redeeming himself by working with Beyond Blue which he sponsored as his chosen charity when appearing on Dancing with the Stars. .
Looking forward Nick is focusing on his acting career according to a recent article in the Herald Sun. .
In 2011 he was announced as a finalist in the Cleo Bachelor of the Year award.
Outside Bozeman is an American magazine geared towards outdoor recreation, conservation, and culture in and around Bozeman, Montana. It was started in 1999 by two Montana State University alumni, Mike England and Jim Harris.<ref name="Mike" /> It serves as a local’s guidebook to the outdoor lifestyle of southwest Montana.
Originally founded as a semi-annual publication, Outside Bozeman currently publishes quarterly, releasing issues in congruence with each season and its specific outdoor activities. The magazine addresses issues and trends within the active-outdoor-sports community of the northern Rocky Mountains.
Outside Bozeman regularly promotes outdoor recreation, conservation, and active living through community-oriented contests,<ref name="contests" /> the most popular of which is How Far Will You Go, <ref name="How Far" /> where readers take photographs of themselves holding the magazine in distant corners of the globe. Another favorite of local residents is Top Dog,<ref name="Top Dog" /> a contest ranking the Bozeman area's best outdoor dog.
Notable contributors include writers Rick Bass, Keith McCafferty, Greg Keeler, Jonathan Weber, Alan Kesselheim, and the late Hans Saari. Notable photographers include Denver Bryan, Gordon Wiltsie, Kris Erickson, Dale Spartas, and Jimmy Chin. Notable interviewees and profiles include climber and mountaineer Conrad Anker, nature and science author David Quammen, Miss Montana and Miss Montana USA pageant winner Brittany Wiser, musician Keller Williams, and travel author Tim Cahill.
Outside Bozeman has an average circulation of 20,000.<ref name="20,000" /> Mike England is the current editor.
Bozeman company Outside Media Group is the current owner of the magazine.
Originally founded as a semi-annual publication, Outside Bozeman currently publishes quarterly, releasing issues in congruence with each season and its specific outdoor activities. The magazine addresses issues and trends within the active-outdoor-sports community of the northern Rocky Mountains.
Outside Bozeman regularly promotes outdoor recreation, conservation, and active living through community-oriented contests,<ref name="contests" /> the most popular of which is How Far Will You Go, <ref name="How Far" /> where readers take photographs of themselves holding the magazine in distant corners of the globe. Another favorite of local residents is Top Dog,<ref name="Top Dog" /> a contest ranking the Bozeman area's best outdoor dog.
Notable contributors include writers Rick Bass, Keith McCafferty, Greg Keeler, Jonathan Weber, Alan Kesselheim, and the late Hans Saari. Notable photographers include Denver Bryan, Gordon Wiltsie, Kris Erickson, Dale Spartas, and Jimmy Chin. Notable interviewees and profiles include climber and mountaineer Conrad Anker, nature and science author David Quammen, Miss Montana and Miss Montana USA pageant winner Brittany Wiser, musician Keller Williams, and travel author Tim Cahill.
Outside Bozeman has an average circulation of 20,000.<ref name="20,000" /> Mike England is the current editor.
Bozeman company Outside Media Group is the current owner of the magazine.