Islamic finance forum focuses on Shariah in banking
The US-Qatar Business Council and the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Annual Islamic Finance Forum last week,…
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IBQ named Qatar’s best retail bank
International Bank of Qatar (IBQ), the affiliate of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) in Qatar, has been named Best Retail…
AAIB recognized as best investment bank in Egypt
The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has been recognized by New York-based Global Finance magazine as the best investment bank…
Gulf expatriates failing to save for retirement
Gulf expatriates are failing to save enough for their future, thanks to the region’s “spend culture” and a lack of…
Government of Dubai Joins Hands With Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
The Government of Dubai has announced that it is partnering with e-learning and certification specialist Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance.…
Banking system sound, resilient: SAMA stress test
A stress test conducted by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) on commercial banks says that the Saudi banking system…
Debt crisis in US, Europe poses new challenge for Dubai's property market
Although some parts of Dubai's residential property market were showing signs of a turnaround in the first half of the…
Middle East firms need UK Bribery Act compliance programmes, conference hears
Experts have warned that firms operating in the Middle East must implement robust anti-bribery programmes to offset the risks posed…
KHCB opens new branch in Bahrain
Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) has opened its fourth and largest branch in Bahrain in Budaiya. The opening ceremony was attended…
Saudi Arabia mega projects to boost Islamic bond market
Reuters reported that project Islamic bonds are expected to pick up steam in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the…
NCB Capital remains positive on Saudi banking sector fundementals
NCB Capital, Saudi Arabia’s largest investment bank and leading GCC wealth manager, believes that lower YoY provisions will be a…
HSBC given priority in fight for assets of Al Gosaibi business family
HSBC, one of the largest creditors to the indebted Al Gosaibi business family of Saudi Arabia, faces a court battle…