HistoryMashreq began life as the Bank of Oman, based in Dubai, in 1967. Celebrating its 40th birthday in 2007, Mashreq has grown to its current position as one of the leading financial insitutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Innovation, Consistency and PrudenceNamed the "Best Bank in the UAE" by Euromoney magazine in 2006, Mashreq is among the largest financial institutions in the region. Through a winning combination of innovation, consistency and prudence, Mashreq has established itself as a stable, profitable bank for its customers.Just as the UAE has enjoyed strong and consistent growth in recent decades, Mashreq has continued to expand the range of services it offers to customers, becoming a fixed and highly respected part of the financial landscape for businesses’ and individuals’ across the country.