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Investment Banking

Statement saying GFH Financial Group pulling out of merger talks with Shuaa Capital removed from bourse site

June 4, 2017

A statement attributed to GFH Financial Group, the Bahrain­based Shariacompliant investment bank, saying that it has pulled out of talks…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bonds, loans and Sukuks vital component in advancing MENA's economic development, says Qatar Financial Centre Economic Advisor

June 4, 2017

“Bonds and Sukuks have huge potential to support the social and physical infrastructure needs across the Middle East,” explained Dr…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

National Council for Payments issues five important decisions

June 4, 2017

The National Council for Payments issued a number of important decisions, with the aim of transforming Egypt from a society…

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Sovereign wealth

Central Europe and the GCC private investors

June 4, 2017

Central Europe has been one of the more neglected areas of investment for Gulf private clients, even though UAE sovereign…

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FinTech

OFFTEC Installs Time and Attendance Systems at Cairo Amman Bank Branches Across Jordan

June 4, 2017

OFFTEC a subsidiary of OFFTEC Holding Group  – has installed Time and Attendance Systems at more than 100 Cairo Amman…

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Awards and Recognition

Gulf Bank Staff member May Dashti Receives ‘MESA CISO 100’ award

June 4, 2017

Gulf Bank is pleased announce that Mrs. May Dashti, Executive Manager for Information System Security – Risk Management, was awarded…

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Executive Moves

UAE’s Dana Gas appoints advisers for $700m sukuk restructuring

June 4, 2017

UAE energy firm Dana Gas appointed Houlihan Lokey as financial adviser and Squire Patton Boggs as legal adviser for the…

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Financial Results

GFH Financial Group pulls back from talks to buy Shuaa Capital

June 4, 2017

Bahrain's GFH Financial Group has pulled back from talks to buy Dubai-based investment firm Shuaa Capital, which has a market…

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Comment & Analysis

Your Money blog: how to avoid an investment scam in the UAE

June 4, 2017

Two major forex investment frauds have been uncovered in the UAE over the past year, with many gullible investors losing…

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Awards and Recognition

Gulf Bank Named ‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’ by the Banker Middle East

June 4, 2017

Gulf Bank is pleased to announce that,  for the second consecutive year, it won ‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’ award…

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Awards and Recognition

New UAE bank merger recognised as leading institution in UAE and region

June 4, 2017

New UAE bank merger recognised as leading institution in UAE and region at Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence.  …

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Awards and Recognition

FAB recognised as leading financial institution in UAE and the region at Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence

June 4, 2017

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has been named ‘Best…

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