Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and National Bank of Abu Dhabi has entered in a partnership. According to the agreement, NBAD will be Etihad’s Middle East strategic partner for transactional banking services. NBAD will provide Etihad with a full range of transactional banking services across various countries in the region including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, and Jordan. The agreement would enable Etihad to leverage the bank’s strong Middle East presence and its cash management capabilities.