Arab Mediterranean banks resilient in the face of turmoil
In the face of the protracted political turmoil in the region that has been hampering policymaking and economic recovery, banking…
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Largest Middle East law firm signs with BFH
Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) has signed a tenancy agreement with Al Tamimi& Company, the largest and most dynamic…
Mashreq launches "Gold Edge Invest Account"
Mashreq, one of the UAE's leading financial institutions, announced yet another innovative solution to provide unprecedented benefits to its customers. …
Number of millionaires in Turkey increases
Some 70,714 Turkish citizens have over one million Turkish liras on their accounts, Anadolu news agency said Aug. 15 citing…
The SME Gap In Islamic Financing
For most parts, the boom in Islamic finance within the GCC and indeed in North Africa and South Asia has…
New opportunities open for Islamic banking in Bahrain
With a strong and well established financial services sector, Bahrain’s role in expanding the global reach of sharia-compliant financing looks…
KFH RESEARCH wins Best Islamic Finance Research House
Kuwait Finance House Research (KFH Research), Kuwait, won two much coveted Islamic Finance Leadership Awards from The Asset Triple A…
Citibank looks for room to grow in crowded UAE lending sector
Citibank, the New York-based lender, is expanding its retail banking business in the UAE, betting that its international network will…
Arcapita Bank hires JP Morgan to float Irish energy firm
Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank has hired JP Morgan to lead a share listing for Irish energy firm Viridian Group, two sources…
Former Bahrain Banker Pleads Guilty to $1.3 Million Federal Income Tax Fraud
A former executive of a bank in Bahrain pleaded guilty to federal income tax fraud, admitting that he filed three…
Middle Eastern IT companies eye new Kerala hub
The IT corridor of Kochi in Kerala is expanding to neighbouring regions with Infopark at Cherthala shaping up as a…
DIFC Investments Plans Sukuk Issue
DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the company running Dubai’s financial free zone, is planning to issue sukuk, four bankers…