The IMF and the Arab Monetary Fund enhance cooperation
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have pledged to deepen their cooperation in order to…
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Barwa Bank receives A+ and A2 Credit Ratings from Fitch and Moody's respectively
Barwa Bank, Qatar's most progressive Shari'ah compliant service provider, receives A+ and A2 credit ratings from Fitch and Moody's respectively.…
Middle East ETFs Set To Soar On Saudi Arabia's Foreign Access
After China, Saudi Arabia is also trying to go global. This is especially true, as the world's biggest oil exporter…
Top banker: Turkish banking industry has lost its charm
Responding to a question after his speech at a panel discussion at a CEO Club meeting on Monday, Özince said:…
Kingdom prioritizes investment to achieve growth: Al-Assaf
Dr. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance said the Kingdom is giving priority to investment programs in the field of…
How Abu Dhabi's mega-rich are buying up London
The baked lobsters glistened as they were carried through the cream and gold hospitality lounge. Outside there was an uncomfortable…
Middle East Sukuk Investors Allocated only 2% of Malaysian 30Y Sukuk
It was interesting to observe Middle East buyers taking up only 2% of the 30 year sovereign Sukuk issued by…
Arabtec chairman and founder set to leave after board omission
The Arabtec chairman Khadem Al Qubaisi is set to leave the company after his name was not included on a…
Can UAE worker made redundant stay on with tourist visa?
I have been made redundant and have not yet found a new job. My visa will expire on April 24.…
GCC women power through glass ceiling
Women in GCC countries have broken through the glass ceiling and have established their credentials in traditionally male-dominated disciplines. …
BankMed: Prudent expansion across Mideast
Editor’s note: The following is an interview with Mohamed Ali Beyhum, the executive general manager of BankMed. Dr. Beyhum…
Some banks win, some lose in Dubai's "Islamic economy"
Dubai's drive to develop its Islamic finance sector is fuelling growth of sharia-compliant banking but the benefits are unevenly distributed,…