BankDhofar appoints new Chief Islamic Banking Officer
BankDhofar annoucned the appointment of Sohail Niazi as Chief Islamic Banking Officer of its Islamic window “Maisarah” reporting to Tony…
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Barwa Bank eyes full-fledged sukuk platform by end-2013
Barwa Bank expects its sukuk trading platform to become full-fledged by the year-end and sees the market as “very competitive…
Saudi Riches Don’t Reach Entrepreneurs as Bankers Shun Startups
When Saleh Al-Zaid decided it was time to expand Twitmail.com, the Saudi Arabian entrepreneur figured it wasn’t even worth trying…
More work to do for GCC banks
Settling into high single digit growth rate and healthy profitability, Gulf banks would do well to undertake necessary investments that…
BlackRock Hires Former Swiss Re CIO Blumer to Head European Unit
BlackRock Inc., the world’s biggest money manager, hired Swiss Re Ltd. (SREN)’s former chief investment officer, David Blumer, as head…
Linklaters brings ex-Norton Rose Islamic finance star on board
Linklaters has announced that leading Islamic Finance lawyer Neil Miller has been appointed as Global Head of Islamic Finance, based…
Russia’s Sberbank Said Sole Bidder for Citi’s Turkey Assets
Turkey’s Denizbank AS, owned by Russia’s OAO Sberbank, submitted the sole offer for Citigroup’s Turkish retail unit after rivals decided…
Alpen awarded the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for a second year in a row
Alpen Capital and Bank Sarasin-Alpen became proud recipients of the CSR Label awarded by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and…
Deutsche Bank appoints Vice Chairman for Middle East and North Africa
Deutsche Bank has announced today the appointment of Rafik Nayed as Vice Chairman for the Middle East and North Africa…
Citi Private Bank appoints Middle East family offices head
Citi Private Bank has announced the appointment of Anthony Habis as Senior Banker and Team Head for Family Offices coverage…
Emirates NBD launches $750m bond
Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest lender, priced a $750 million subordinated bond at 4.875 per cent, tighter than initial guidance, a…
NCB wins the "Best Islamic Project Finance Deal"
The National Commercial Bank leads anew in banking industry confirming its leadership in the arena of Islamic finance for…