Heads Up for Emirates Bank Customers

This weekend, Emirates Bank will be upgrading their computer system to ensure that it talks nicely with the National Bank of Dubai's computers.

As a result, some services will not be available for specific times. This includes ATM use, online and phone banking services and smartBUSINESS.

Further information and timeout periods are listed on the Emirates Bank website.

Oh - and account numbers will change, but shouldn't affect PIN #s, ATM cards, automatic debits and credits, cheque books and post-dated cheques and smartBUSINESS log-in details.

I'm withdrawing enough cash for at least 5 days - just to be safe!