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The Gulf’s corporate governance needs to plug a few gaps

It is in the transition from private to publicly owned that is proving troublesome

Kingdom Of Bahrain Eyes Global Leadership In Open Banking

It is testament to the vision of the Central Bank of Bahrain that our Kingdom now has a very real opportunity to become the most sophisticated and connected market for open banking globally.”

Doha Bank to cut construction exposure, keep UAE branches - CEO

Doha Bank has a branch in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and it is reducing exposure to the UAE through asset swaps, sources told Reuters previously.

NBK-Egypt signs a cooperation protocol with Egypt’s Town Gas

Bank to finance natural gas connections to New Cairo districts

Bahrain's central bank introduces repo instrument

This tool will also allow for investing excess liquidity at a lower risk,” the central bank added.

Qatar’s Commercial Bank may raise up to $1bn in debt in 2019

Abraham said that total debt issuance in 2019 could go up to $1bn.

Qatar's Commercial Bank remains committed to Turkey -CEO

Ankara has emerged as a strong ally as Qatar faces off against Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt in a regional diplomatic and commercial rift.

Commercial Bank of Qatar Obtains $750 Million for Refinancing

It was oversubscribed at $975 million.

QNB enhances customer experience with latest NCR banking technologies

QNB Group retail banking general manager Heba al-Tamimi said, “QNB's digital branches will help increase the number of customers by electronic services to facilitate and accelerate their banking transactions.

New banking service at ADCB exclusive for Emiratis

‘ADCB Emirati’ is a bespoke banking service for UAE Nationals

JP Morgan honours Doha Bank with Quality Recognition Award

Doha Bank operations are spread across Qatar.

Commercial Bank wins two accolades at inaugural Qatar Business Awards

Commercial Bank previously outsourced this innovation and information technology function to India, but established CBIS to bring these important growth drivers back in-house.

QNB wins Bank of the Year 2018 award for Qatar and Middle East

Receiving two of the most prestigious awards in the banking industry is a testament to the Group’s commitment to maintain sustained levels of growth and strong financial performance over the past 12 months

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain back with special winter promotion

Cardholders using any of Al Salam Bank’s Visa Credit Cards or Prepaid Cards will get an opportunity to earn valuable cash prizes when spending for their purchases abroad.

Doha Bank selected in ‘FTSE4Good Emerging Index’

Doha Bank’s inclusion in FTSE4Good Emerging Index is a matter of great institutional pride and is a reflection of our consistent focus on prioritising corporate governance, risk management and ESG performance

Private sector corporates lead UAE’s credit growth

Net government deposits rose on lower GRE borrowings

Burgan Bank wins CITI Bank New York’s ‘Excellence Quality Recognition Award’

Award acknowledges bank’s consistent, high quality performance

Kuwait Finance House Group Won Two Awards at the 25th Edition of the World Islamic Banking Conference

The conference was held from the 26th to the 28th of November 2018 at ART Rotana Hotel in Amwaj Islands, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Noor Bank raises record-breaking subscriptions for Arqaam Capital's Fixed Maturity Fund

The initial offering period was open between 17 September and 11 October.

Egypt's state banks helping to support currency - bankers, economists

Egypt keeping pound steady as other EM currencies sag

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