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Awards and Recognition

National Bank of Fujairah recognised for commitment to nurturing talent with accolade for ‘Best HR Team’ at Gulf Employee Experience Awards

February 9, 2017

National Bank of Fujairah PJSC announced that it has won the accolade for ‘Best HR Team’ at the Gulf Employee…

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FinTech

OBA Hosts Forum on Cybersecurity Strategies

February 9, 2017

The Oman Banks Association, as part of its commitment to facilitate global best practices in risk management, hosted a forum…

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Comment & Analysis

IBM to collaborate with Dubai government for blockchain tech

February 9, 2017

IBM has announced a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade in a bid to advance Dubai’s government blockchain…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar National Bank eyes South-East Asia

February 9, 2017

Qatar National Bank SAQ, the biggest bank in the Middle East and Africa, is turning its focus to South-East Asia…

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Comment & Analysis

Aramco's Fee Squeeze

February 9, 2017

A boutique U.S. financial firm has just nailed the most coveted investment banking advisory job in the Middle East.   …

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Comment & Analysis

A boutique bank beat Wall Street giants to be the sole adviser for the soon-to-be most valuable public company on earth

February 9, 2017

Moelis and Co., a boutique Wall Street investment bank, has reportedly been chosen as the sole independent adviser on the…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi hires Jadwa Investment to advise on selling soccer clubs – sources

February 9, 2017

Saudi Arabia’s Jadwa Investment, one of the country’s largest privately owned investment bank, has been appointed to advise on the…

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Financial Results

Dubai Islamic Bank issues $1 billion senior Sukuk

February 9, 2017

Dubai Islamic Bank announced the successful pricing of the largest senior Sukuk issuance by a financial institution globally.    The…

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Financial Results

Takaful Emarat Net Profits increase by 47 per cent

February 9, 2017

DFM-listed, Shari'ah-compliant Life and Health Takaful provider, Takaful Emarat delivered strong growth across its core business for FY 2016, with…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Halic Leasing widens Turkey's Islamic finance market

February 9, 2017

Istanbul-based Halic Leasing is expanding its sharia-compliant business portfolio to tap demand from small businesses, the latest sign that Turkey's…

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FinTech

Al-Arabiya Islamic Bank selects ICFS platform

February 8, 2017

ICS Financial Systems Limited, the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, announced that Al-Arabiya Islamic Bank,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

London third-biggest residential property market for Middle Eastern wealth

February 8, 2017

When it comes to balancing risk and reward in real estate, cities in Europe, South East Asia and Mediterranean fit…

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