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01/31/2016

UAB recommends economic, legislative reforms in Arab countries to attract foreign investment

Participants in the forum called upon Arab banks and financing institutions to adopt new financing models for infrastructure projects, as they play a vital role in stimulating the economy.

01/29/2016

Key financial mis-selling case in Dubai nears conclusion

An appeal by the defendant banks against the initial judgement of their liability in the case was heard by the DIFC Court of Appeal in September 2015.

01/29/2016

JSCL restricted from buying Dubai Bank’s stakes in BankIslami

Earlier in August 2015, a consortium led by Ali Hussain of JSCL and Alkaram Group offered Dubai Bank to purchase its 144.200 million in the BankIslami.

01/29/2016

CEO hopes to settle Saudi firm’s $6B of debts

The time may be right for the company's debts to be finally settled, CEO Simon Charlton said.

01/28/2016

International law firm bolsters Dubai office

His sectoral experience covers financial services, aerospace and defence, energy, construction and insurance.

01/28/2016

Amanda Staveley sues Barclays for almost £1bn

The bank said in a statement: “We believe the claim against Barclays is misconceived and without merit and Barclays will be vigorously defending it.”

01/27/2016

Abu Dhabi Global Market establishes its Regulatory Committee

The Regulatory Committee is an extension of ADGM's commitment to advocating and upholding the highest level of international regulatory standards and governance practice at ADGM.

01/27/2016

UK Considers Allowing Iranian Banks to Resume Business in London

The Iranian banks are now working with regulators to get up to speed with new regulation such as capital requirements, risk management and governance, before restarting operations.

01/26/2016

Probe clears Malaysian PM Najib, says $681 mln transfer a Saudi gift

"There was no reason given as to why the donation was made to PM Najib, that is between him and the Saudi family," Apandi said.

01/26/2016

Bahrain central bank says remains committed to dollar peg

The dinar, pegged at 0.376 to the dollar, has come under pressure in the foreign exchange forwards market as low oil prices damage Bahraini state finances.

01/26/2016

Bahrain regulator says no decision on fate of Iran's Future Bank

The move demonstrated the vulnerability of Iran's business interests in the Gulf at a time of heightened political tensions.

01/25/2016

Simmons & Simmons launches one of the first funds investing in Iran

The team was led by funds partner Dale Gabbert

01/25/2016

Trowers & Hamlins advises on landmark project within the Bahrain Financial Harbour

The Harbour Row development is a landmark project within the Bahrain Financial Harbour.

01/25/2016

Bahrain Bourse adopts Treasury Bills Trading guidelines

The minimum accepted order in the T-Bills Market is BD5000 (Five Thousand Dinars) or its equivalent in the T-Bill currency.

01/25/2016

Commercial Bank signs MoU with Mexican national development bank

The signing comes against the background of high level visits between Qatar and Mexico and the strengthening of diplomatic and bilateral ties between the two nations.

01/21/2016

Collas Crill Wins Landmark Case on State Immunity

Collas Crill Partner Elena Moran acted for Tepe, a construction company based in Turkey.

01/21/2016

UAE c.bank halts foreign banks waivers on state-linked lending - sources

Large international banks should be unaffected by the move

01/21/2016

Fitch: New Egyptian Bank Rules Could Weaken Asset Quality

Other measures announced by the central bank on 11 January 2016 are moderately credit positive but are unlikely to significantly affect the banks' overall risk profiles.

01/21/2016

International law firm cements Middle East presence with launch of three new Associations

The move significantly extends the firm's geographical footprint across the Middle East region, now with offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, and further strengthens and diversifies the capabilities of the existing team, taking the

01/21/2016

GCC speeds up fiscal reform as growth slows

Gulf Arab states are expected to require more than USD 250 billion over the next two years

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