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Dubai bank launches $200m football fund
Dubai-based United Investment Bank (UIB) has announced the launch of its Royal Football Fund across the Middle East and other…
Global asset manager opens Dubai Office
Principal Global Investors has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the appointment of Wassim Nasrallah as managing director,…
Technology to boost innovation in financial services: Seetharaman
Technology revolution, legal and regulatory changes and economic environment are the main factors that contribute to innovation in financial services,…
Waha Capital nine-month profit falls
Waha Capital, the diversified strategic investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, said its net profit for the nine-month period ended…
Global Finance names KFH – Best Islamic Bank in the World
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) was named as the Best Islamic Bank in the World by Global Finance Magazine, in recognition…
Turkey: Emerging Europe’s sweet spot?
Charlie Walker examines the investment potential of Turkey. The Next 11 and CIVETS are two of the most familiar acronyms…
Building boom boosts Qatari banks’ income
Qatar’s biggest banks are reaping record amounts in interest earnings this year as the government starts an unprecedented spending programme…
Saudi Al-Rajhi remains biggest Islamic bank
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Rajhi group maintained its position as the world’s largest Islamic bank at the end of 2010 while four…
Fincorp, Rasmala form alliance
The Financial Corporation Co SAOG, “Fincorp” and Rasmala Investments (Oman) announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Arab Bank net income increases 12%
Arab Bank profits for the period ending September 2011 increased by 12% to reach $428.7m compared to $382.7m for the…
Mashreq appoints new Head of SME Banking
Mashreq has announced the appointment of Hameed Noor Mohamed as the new Head of SME Banking. In his new role,…