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ComBank first SL bank to open Representative Office in Dubai ...
News The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is to significantly enhance its international footprint with the opening of a Representative Office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. Announcing this latest development, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector bank said it had already received a Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) licence to operate a Representative Office in the DIFC, and plans to commence operations shortly, the bank said in a media release on Friday.. The Representative Office will serve as a key point of contact for the bank’s growing client base in the region, including key stakeholders in Sri Lanka, as well as in Bangladesh and the Maldives, who have operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Commercial Bank already has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan banks, with 20 outlets in Bangladesh, a Microfinance company in Myanmar, and a fully-fledged Tier I Bank in the Maldives. Commenting on this latest development, Commercial Bank Chairman Sharhan Muhseen said: “Commercial Bank will once again lead the way by becoming the first Sri Lankan bank to establish a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre. To achieve our strategic vision and the growth we are inherently capable of, we have to expand our global footprint, and this will also enable the bank to support the objectives and ambitions of its customers. Opening a Representative Office in DIFC is therefore an important stepping stone to expand the international footprint of Commercial Bank.” “This is a vital step in our aspirations to serve clients on the international stage, and provides an excellent foundation for future expansion,” Commercial Bank Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge said. “It places the bank in a leading global financial hub with many strategic benefits. By establishing a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre, the bank gains access to a well-regulated, internationally recognised platform that supports global business connectivity. This enhances our ability to support cross-border clients, and drive long-term growth in the Middle East.” Commercial Bank’s Representative Office in the DIFC will focus on promoting the bank's brand, supporting trade business, and offering regional support while fostering market insights and facilitating communication to better serve clients across various sectors. The DIFC has more than 2...
ComBank expands agency banking network to 26 locations
One of the agency banking outlets in operation. Business Sri Lanka to build a new tourism workforce to project a stronger national voice Published 1 hour agoon 2026/04/27 SLITHM Chairman Dheera Hettiarachchi speaks at the press conference held in Colombo on April 24. Specialised training programme set to begin The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) has launched a new initiative that could quietly reshape the country’s tourism industry – the National Tourist Interpreter Training Programme. The idea, explained by SLITHM Chairman Dheera Hettiarachchi, is simple but important. Sri Lanka does not need to rely only on bigger tourist numbers or louder promotion. It needs to help visitors understand the country better. “This is where the concept of a tourist interpreter comes in”, he said. “Unlike traditional tour guides, who mainly explain and show places, interpreters are trained to go deeper. They connect the story behind what visitors see; linking history, culture, environment and local life. In a country like Sri Lanka, where ancient heritage, rich biodiversity and living communities are closely connected, this approach can make a real difference,” Hettiarachchi explained. The programme itself will run for three months and focus more on field visits and practical learning rather than classroom teaching. It is open to academics and professionals with knowledge in areas such as history, culture, environment and research. Those who complete the course will receive a National Tourist Interpreter Licence from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, along with a digital badge. With a course fee of around Rs. 250,000, this is not meant for mass entry. The target is a smaller, more specialised group. These interpreters are expected to work with destination management companies, serving high-end travellers who are looking for meaningful and informed experiences, not just sightseeing. Speaking further, the SLITHM chairman said: “Globally, this trend is already visible; visitors increasingly expect detailed explanations about nature, conservation and local communities in the destinations they visit. They want to know not just what they are seeing, but why it matters. Sri Lanka has the natural and cultural depth to offer this kind of experience. What has been missing is the structured way of delivering that knowledge. That is where this initiative fits in.” According to SLITHM, there is also a wider benefit. Visitors who understand a place...
Moniepoint's Track Record, Unique Service Model Redefining Nigeria's ...
Moniepoint's agency banking in Nigeria According to the Bank, the impact of this approach extends beyond agents and merchants to last-mile customers, who benefit from more reliable service, safer transactions, and greater confidence in the financial system they interact with daily.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Information Branches ATM Booths in Bangladesh
Commercial Bank of Ceylon is a private commercial bank in Bangladesh. Learn bank detail with branch information, atm booth locations and products of Commercial Bank of Ceylon.
