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Financial Results

Markaz achieved EPS of 15 fils in 2019 and Board of Directors recommended dividend of 10 fils per share

February 18, 2020

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” has reported a strong financial performance during the year, with Operating Revenues of KD 23.49 million…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The Changing Face Of Business In The Middle East

February 18, 2020

A look at the ways in which forward-thinking governments are fostering economic development in the MENA region.   The economic…

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Awards and Recognition

Emirates NBD named UAE's most valuable banking brand at $4.1bn

February 18, 2020

Emirates NBD continues to be the UAE’s most valuable banking brand with a $4.13 billion brand valuation in the latest…

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Comment & Analysis

GIB inaugurates its new operations centre in Al Khobar

February 18, 2020

Gulf International Bank inaugurated its operations centre in Al Khobar, where at present 500 employees are at the centre with…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

FAB issues over AED 3 billion bonds within three days

February 18, 2020

UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank  has issued over AED 3 billion bonds via two separate public issuances in three days.…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

SA expat confusion over tax status as amendments loom

February 18, 2020

As South Africans working outside the country prepare themselves for the new amendments to the Income Tax Act, set to…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

UAE bank customers' complaints to be dealt with quickly under new guidelines

February 17, 2020

Customers of banks and financial institutions in the UAE will have greater protection under new guidelines being drafted by the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Mohammed bin Rashid receives World Bank President

February 17, 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today, the President…

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Comment & Analysis

FAB raises over Dh3b through bonds within 3 days

February 17, 2020

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest bank has issued bonds worth over Dh3 billion via two separate public issuances…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Expected change in banks map Egyptian market

February 17, 2020

It seems that the Egyptian market is on a date with strong changes in the map of the banks operating…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QIB’s ‘How Money Works’ program reaches 344 students in 2019/2020 academic year

February 17, 2020

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Injaz Qatar continued to deliver the innovative financial literacy program “How Money Works” to university…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

ADCB and Al Hilal Bank sign agreement with Etihad Holidays

February 17, 2020

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Al Hilal Bank have signed an agreement with Etihad Holidays, the destination and leisure management…

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