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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai-based Titan Aviation marks 10th anniversary with induction of new aircraft into global managed fleet

October 20, 2014

Titan Aviation, the Dubai-based specialist in international aviation services, is marking its 10th year of operations by adding new aircraft…

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Islamic Finance

QInvest advises on record volume of real estate transactions

October 20, 2014

QInvest, Qatar’s leading investment bank and one of the most prominent Islamic financial institutions in the world, has witnessed a…

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Property & Real Estate

Luxury property brokerage to Open Office in Dubai

October 20, 2014

Luxury property brokerage Christie’s International Real Estate made its first expansion into the Middle East by opening an office in…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Credit Bureau banks on sophisticated mechanisms

October 20, 2014

The Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) is playing a crucial role in bringing down the value of bouncing checks in the…

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New Investment Products & Services

BBK launches new product for NRIs

October 20, 2014

BBK has announced the launch of its new and improved mortgage loan product for the benefit of Non-Resident Indians through…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Gulf Capital closes $750m private equity fund

October 20, 2014

Capital, the UAE based diversified alternative asset manager on Sunday announced the closing of its third private equity fund, GC…

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Awards and Recognition

Al Tamimi & Company scoops five awards at IFLR Middle East Awards

October 20, 2014

Al Tamimi & Company, the Middle East's largest law firm, has won an impressive five awards at this year's IFLR…

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Awards and Recognition

ADIB again named 'Best Islamic Bank in the UAE' by Global Finance Magazine

October 20, 2014

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a top-tier Islamic financial services group, has been named 'Best Islamic Bank in the UAE' at…

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Comment & Analysis

Top three GCC national banks gain in profitability and asset quality

October 20, 2014

Gulf region’s top three national banks — Qatar National Bank (QNB) National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD); and National Bank…

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Executive Moves

CEO of Dubai's gold exchange resigns due to ill health

October 20, 2014

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange said on Sunday its chief executive officer, Gary Anderson, had stepped down due to ill…

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Awards and Recognition

Daman Investments Title Sponsors 2014/2015 UAE International Pairs golf tournament

October 20, 2014

OnCourse Golf, promoters of the UAE International Pairs golf tournament, announced that Daman Investments, one of the leading UAE-based regional…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

National banks differ on standalone risk profiles

October 20, 2014

Despite common characteristics and strong financial fundamentals, top three Gulf national banks such as Qatar National Bank National Bank of…

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