As part of Mashreq’s 50th Anniversary, we’ve partnered with Gulf News to launch the #HeritageSeries. Episode 7 explains how forts played an important role in UAE’s history. They helped safeguard territories, trading posts and irrigation facilities and even served as a landmark for travelers crossing the desert. Similarly, Mashreq has merged its historical and cultural value to the spirit of the organization. Aladdin O. Al Deesi, Regional Head of Distribution at Mashreq’s Retail Banking Group sai

As part of Mashreq’s 50th Anniversary, we’ve partnered with Gulf News to launch the #HeritageSeries. Episode 6 explores UAE’s rich history of pearling and how the practice in pearl trading and finance helped build the economy. Abdullah Al Ghurair, Chairman, Mashreq Bank said, “Many local families were already adept at pearl financing, but we were all looking for ways to increase our reach and markets. Some families set up small banks to finance the pearling community and the business developing