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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE becoming a more organized region for interbank FX as bank board members and sheikhs skill up on risk and liquidity

December 23, 2016

As far as emerging markets are concerned, the Middle East, specifically the United Arab Emirates, has been a very interesting…

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FinTech

UK to invest $1.2m in Egyptian startups

December 23, 2016

The British Embassy in Cairo has announced plans to invest GBP1 million (US$1.2 million) in Egyptian startup businesses as a…

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Financial Results

Egypt index hits record high, Qatar buoyed by $44 billion bank merger plan

December 23, 2016

Egypt's bluechip stock index surged to a record high on Tuesday while Qatar's market was supported by a potential $44…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

US dollar prices at banks vary considerably on Wednesday, official price drops by EGP 0.06

December 23, 2016

The Egyptian foreign exchange market witnessed enormous variations in the price of the US dollar on Wednesday, while the official…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Ahli Capital Investment Company completes Issue of NIG’s Bonds ACapital Investment Company completes Issue of NIG’s Bonds

December 22, 2016

Ahli Capital Investment Company, a fully owned subsidiary of Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, hereby announces the successful completion of…

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Executive Moves

KIB appoints new General Manager of Commercial Banking

December 22, 2016

Kuwait International Bank has appointed Ahmad Abdulrazzaq AlKazemi as General Manager of the Commercial Banking Department.    In his role,…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatari bank boss insists Britain will remain 'logical partner' reardless of Brexit deal

December 22, 2016

Dr Raghavan Seetharaman, of Doha Bank, insisted the vote to leave the European Union did not effect its standing as…

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Comment & Analysis

Emaar Properties most active as Dubai market rallies

December 22, 2016

The Dubai index edged higher on Wednesday, amid dull volumes, remaining above the keenly watched 3,500 support level, and Emaar…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar banks have ‘more spare cash on hand’ now, says Samba

December 22, 2016

Excess deposits by Qatar’s banks at the Qatar Central Bank increased to $2.6bn in September from $1.9bn in August, Samba…

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Awards and Recognition

QIIB secures ‘highest’ certificate in bank card data protection

December 22, 2016

Qatar International Islamic Bank has obtained the “highest” certificate in bank card data protection from SISA, a global payment security…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Accor snaps up $200m portfolio from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

December 22, 2016

French hotel giant Accor has snapped up a $200 million portfolio of 15 Ibis Hotels from the Abu Dhabi Investment…

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Comment & Analysis

Avaya Engage Dubai Delights with Innovation

December 22, 2016

Avaya Engage Dubai brought together customers and partners from Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, and Africa to…

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