Shayne Nelson, group CEO of Emirates NBD, Dubai’s government-owned bank and one of the largest banks in the Middle East by assets, shares how NBD aims to maintain last year’s standout performance. Global Finance: Emirates NBD posted record profits in 2024. To what does it owe this success? Shayne Nelson: Emirates NBD Group delivered a record-breaking financial performance in 2024, driven by a clear strategic focus, agile IT infrastructure, a strong balance sheet, and exceptional execution. This