National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) acquisition of Alwatany Bank of Egypt (AWB) in 2007 was a strategic alliance with exceptional capabilities and resources that provided the Bank with unique access to the region s most vibrant segments in an increasingly competitive banking environment. ...

Commercial International Bank was established in 1975 as a joint venture between the National Bank of Egypt (51%) and the Chase Manhattan Bank (49%) under the name "Chase National Bank of Egypt”.