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Awards and Recognition

Dubai Islamic Bank Recognized by Dubai Service Excellence Scheme for the Widest Implementation of Happiness Meter

May 3, 2018

Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has been recognized by Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) for…

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Awards and Recognition

Emirates Islamic named Best Islamic Banking Brand by Global Brands

May 3, 2018

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced that it has won the prestigious…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE’s economic growth to pick up pace from 2019

May 3, 2018

Economic growth in the UAE is expected to pick up momentum this year from a relatively sluggish growth last year,…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

The impact of VAT on key Kuwaiti sectors – SPECIAL REPORT

May 3, 2018

Decrease in oil prices have led the member countries of GCC in search for alternative means of revenue. One way…

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Comment & Analysis

This billionaire has put half his net worth into gold

May 3, 2018

Some big investors see warning signs ahead for markets but are holding their positions. Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is taking…

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Financial Results

Global reports financial results for Q1

May 3, 2018

Global Investment House, a regional asset management and investment banking firm headquartered in Kuwait, with offices in major capital markets…

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Islamic Finance

CIBAFI launches its third Global Forum

May 3, 2018

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, the global umbrella of Islamic financial institutions organised its third Global…

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Islamic Finance

KFH-Bahrain Launch Mobile Application for Clients to Manage Their Credit Cards

May 3, 2018

In line with the Bank's strategy to provide the best banking products and services, Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) has announced…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Egyptian Electricity Holding to raise $700mln loan with HSBC and Credit Suisse – sources

May 3, 2018

State-owned Egyptian Electricity Holding Company is raising a syndicated loan of up to around $700 million with Credit Suisse  and…

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Financial Results

UAE sees non-oil sector conditions improve in April

May 3, 2018

The UAE non-oil private sector saw an upturn in April as output, new business and employment improved, according to Emirates…

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Financial Results

Bank of Singapore is upbeat on its Middle East prospects after a sound start to 2018

May 3, 2018

Bank of Singapore is upbeat on its prospects in the Middle East after getting off to a strong start to…

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Executive Moves

UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank hires Saudi head

May 3, 2018

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates by assets, said on Wednesday it has appointed…

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