GCC banks seen resilient to economic, funding pressures
Moody's Investors Service has a stable outlook on the GCC banking sectors for next year, which reflects the rating agency's…
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Islamic financing growth in the UAE slows during 2016, says Fitch
Islamic financing growth in the UAE has slowed in 2016 but remains above that of conventional banks, supported by enhanced…
Global economy to see major shift in 2017: Qatar bank
The global economy is set to see a significant shift in 2017 as it moves from ever easier monetary policy…
Moody's affirms Khaleeji Commercial Bank's rating at ‘Ba2 (cr)’
Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), one of Bahrain's leading Islamic banks, recently announced that Moody’s, an international bond credit rating business,…
Demand for luxury boats on the rise in Qatar
The demand for luxury boats in Qatar continues to increase due to the growing interest of Qataris for on water…
Regulatory updates in Dubai's DIFC
The DFSA and DIFC held a joint seminar on 31 October on structuring and the new ‘Intermediate SPV’ regime with…
Understanding The UAE Legal System
The UAE is one of the most cosmopolitan and investment friendly destinations in the world. India’s trade relations with…
Rising Unemployment Suggests Saudi Government Reforms Are Failing
There are further signs that the Saudi government is failing to keep its economic reform strategy on track, with some…
30 international and local banks prepare to finance renewable energy projects with $3bn
Thirty international and local banks are preparing to negotiate with renewable energy projects to finance the second phase of the…
Qatar ‘offers clear strategy amid global flux’
Qatar offers a positive example of strong leadership and clear polices at a time when the global economy is passing…
GCC banking ‘resilient to economic pressures’
Moody's Investors Service's stable outlook for 2017 on the banking sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council reflects the rating agency's…
WIBC gathers leading global Islamic finance players in Bahrain
World Islamic Banking Conference hosted over 1,300 leaders who congregated at the ART Rotana Hotel, Amwaj Islands in Bahrain to…