Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

UAE Foreign Ministry Strategy Includes Establishment of Export-Import Bank

February 17, 2017

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan launched the Ministry’s strategy for 2017-2021…

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Fitch: The outlook for Islamic banks

February 16, 2017

Fitch Ratings expects the profitability of Indonesia’s Islamic banks to remain sluggish due to strong competition from conventional peers, weak…

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Private firms tweak policies to attract UAE nationals

February 16, 2017

Emirati youth looking for jobs at the 19th National Career Exhibition indicated that though they still nurture a preference for…

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MPs Gradually moving towards solution

February 16, 2017

In an attempt to revive old wounds, 39 MPs agreed on discussing the so called ‘multi million deposits’ file despite…

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Time to go local for investment opportunities: UBS

February 16, 2017

A young population and high per-capita income coupled with key economic reforms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia make long-term…

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Oman Arab Bank participates in IIF MENA Financial Summit

February 15, 2017

Amin al Husseini, CEO of Oman Arab Bank, participated in a panel discussion on the ‘New Challenges Facing GCC Banks:…

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KFH partner of Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association awareness conference

February 15, 2017

Executive Manager Group Public Relations and Media at Kuwait Finance House, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh affirmed the bank’s commitment towards optimally…

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Daimler to elect Kuwait wealth chief to its board

February 15, 2017

The supervisory board of Daimler has proposed the election of Bader Mohammad Al-Saad, managing director of the Kuwait Investment Authority,…

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Gulf Bank concludes bank­wide operational risk awareness training

February 15, 2017

Gulf Bank recently concluded ‘Operational Risk Training’ sessions for senior management at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel.    The training…

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Abu Dhabi’s New $125 Billion Sovereign Fund Is Taking Shape

February 15, 2017

Abu Dhabi is close to finalizing the merger of two of its largest sovereign wealth funds -- Mubadala Development Co.…

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Bank shares drag Tadawul down

February 15, 2017

The Tadawul All Share Index on Tuesday fell 0.4 percent in thin trade.    Banking shares were the main drag…

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Bank Muscat reiterates commitment to SME development in the sultanate

February 15, 2017

Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the sultanate, and Meethaq Islamic Banking extended support to the three day…

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