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Trade Bank of Iraq showcases investment opportunities in Iraq at Global Trade Review MENA 2020 summit

February 26, 2020

Trade Bank of Iraq promoted investment opportunities in Iraq at the Global Trade Review MENA 2020 summit held in Dubai…

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Financial Results

Incolease’s profit drops 13% in 2019; dividends proposed

February 26, 2020

The International Company for Leasing (Incolease) reported a 13.4% year-on-year decrease in its net profits during 2019. The company’s net…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Lebanon’s economic crisis requires an urgent decision on IMF aid

February 26, 2020

Lebanon must soon decide whether to seek an IMF-supported deal to rescue its sinking economy from financial implosion, or face…

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Comment & Analysis

Egypt’s microfinance balances jump 47% in 2019

February 26, 2020

The value of microfinance balances in Egypt rose by 47% year-on-year during 2019, head of the Egyptian Microfinance Federation, Mona…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar Foundation helps to grow the game of golf in Qatar

February 26, 2020

The Education City Golf Club, for the first time ever will host the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in March and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar First Bank 'successfully exits' Shariah-compliant aviation deal

February 26, 2020

Qatar First Bank has announced the 'successful exit of a Shariah-compliant aviation deal, along with its investors, through the sale…

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Comment & Analysis

Oil Is Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

February 26, 2020

You know that the oil markets have truly gone to the dogs when they are suddenly riskier than one of…

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FinTech

Dubai's KYC blockchain platform is credit positive for UAE banks, Moody’s says

February 26, 2020

A consortium of six banks and licensing authorities in the UAE, that was formed this month to share verified data…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Saudi regulator issues licensing guidelines for digital-only banks

February 26, 2020

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has issued additional licensing guidelines for digital-only banks in the kingdom, the regulator said on…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires two US properties for $164m

February 26, 2020

Bahrain investment firm Investcorp has acquired two residential properties in South Florida for $164m.   The most recent acquisition has…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain's GFH lists $300 sukuk to support expansion plans

February 26, 2020

Jassim Alseddiqi, chairman of Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group, on Tuesday rang the market opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai to celebrate…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE's largest bank approves $2.1bn cash dividends for 2019

February 26, 2020

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE's largest bank, has approved the distribution of cash dividends of more than AED8 billion…

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