Hear more about how we operate in this region from Arshad Ghafur, Bank of America's President for the Middle East and North Africa.
Bank of America in the Middle East
This is where we work, but we live here too, and we are committed to enriching our community. We leverage our on-the-ground knowledge and global resources to help companies and institutions in the Middle East prosper. We work with local non-profit groups to tackle difficult social issues and we invest in benefits that support the well-being of our employees and their families.
Let’s build something together
Global reach
We have offices in more than 35 countries and provide access to more than 140 currencies
Global authority
77% of Global Fortune 500 companies partner with us
Global excellence
Named World’s Best Bank by Euromoney in 2022. And in 2023, World’s Best Bank for Markets as well as Diversity and Inclusion
Community connection
Our philanthropy program across the MENA region is focused on enabling social progress and economic mobility through skills training and job creation
Local recognition
In 2023, we received four awards for the 2023 Banker Deals of the Year and the Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Award for the best in sustainable Sukuk deal
Talent and technology that streamline business across borders
We offer comprehensive advisory and financial solutions to make your company or institution more efficient and prosperous – with a focus on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership.
Global Banking
Building long-term relationships with financial institutions, multinational and local corporations by delivering integrated advisory services and solutions. Our expertise spans all major industries and includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate banking, risk management, and debt and equity solutions. We manage the end-to-end credit process, and also design and deliver credit and treasury products to our corporate and institutional clients.
Global Markets
Offering global sales and trading services to institutional and corporate clients across fixed income, credit, currencies, commodities and equities. We also provide risk management and foreign exchange products to our commercial and corporate clients.
BofA Global Research
More than 600 professionals make up our award-winning research organization. From weekly economic and market updates to deep analysis of difficult societal issues and macro business trends, their objective, leading-edge reports enable clients to make smart investment decisions.
Our global presence
As one of the world’s leading financial institutions, we provide access to stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds in 200 countries and territories. Learn more about the range of solutions and insights we offer institutional clients and companies around the world.
Thought leadership
Data-driven research and trend-setting analysis to help you make informed decisions.
Helping our communities thrive
We partner with local leaders and organizations to help address the issues that matter most.
Education for employment
We support EFE, a non-profit that trains and helps youth across the Middle East and North Africa find jobs – as well as Emplea+, a training platform to improve employability skills.
A-Excellence
Arab Excellence offers young people robust training and opportunities. Our support in 2023 will enable them to scale their programs for even more students in both UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Museum of Islamic Art
The museum showcases Qatar's world-class collections of Islamic art from the 7th to the 20th centuries.
Image by Marc Pelletreau and Stefan Masarovic Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
Join our team
Our multinational Middle East team includes more than 90 members and 20 nationalities, with Middle East nationals making up about half. All team members have opportunities for career development and access to programs that support their physical, emotional and financial wellness.
Where we are
Merrill Lynch International
ICD Brookfield Place, Level 46
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O.Box: 506576
Tel: +971 4 425 8200
Regulated by the Dubai Financial
Services Authority
Bank of America National Association (Representative Office)
Etihad Towers, Tower 3, Level 36,
West Corniche, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 28686
Tel: +971 2 409 3227
Merrill Lynch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Tower, Level 22 | 2239 Al-Orouba Road - Olaya
Unit No.: 50 |Ar Riyadh 12214 - 9597
P.O. Box 90534 | Riyadh 11623 | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 11 299 3700
Regulated by the Capital Markets Authority
Merrill Lynch International – QFC Branch
Tornado Tower, Level 22,
West Bay, Doha, Qatar
P.O.Box: 27774
Tel: +974 44292563
Regulated by the Qatar Financial
Centre Regulatory Authority
Beyond the Middle East
Since opening our Middle East office in 1972, we’ve developed successful long-term partnerships throughout the region—and the world. Let us help you make connections.
What should the world expect from a bank?
Economies fluctuate but values don’t. Find the tools and insights you need to succeed. Our only ambition is to help you fulfill yours.