GCC banking arena showed rapid growth in the H1
The GCC banking sector continued to grow rapidly in the first half of 2012, according to QNB Group analysis. The…
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Hay Group releases its 2012 compensation and benefits report for Bahrain
Hay Group released its 2012 compensation and benefits report for Bahrain, forecasting a 4.6% average basic pay rise for 2013.…
Dubai Financial Market reports its performance for August 2012
The Dubai Financial Market General Index increased by 0.3% to 1547.82 points at the end of August compared to 1542.64…
Top 10 Sovereign Wealth Funds
Amid the Eurozone debt crisis and a global liquidity crunch, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have emerged as vital forefront…
Barclays sees Middle East driving investment bank
The Middle East will be an important growth area in coming years for investment banks, including Barclays (BARC.L), as local…
First Gulf Bank's sukuk recognized in Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards
First Gulf Bank was awarded the 2012 'Best Islamic Deal in the United Arab Emirates' award for its $650m sukuk…
Demand grows for Islamic op risk managers
The growth of Islamic finance throughout the Middle East - and further beyond - has shifted attention to the levels…
US regulations probed at forum
More than 50 leading bankers yesterday took part in a high-level seminar looking into the implications for the kingdom's banks…
The Staying Power of Arab Monarchies
The monarchies have remained intact through the Arab Spring and will continue to do so despite demands for change because…
Sharjah Islamic Bank honors winners of Seven Star award
Sharjah Islamic Bank honors winners of Seven Star award The award, the first of its kind in the UAE banking…
Banking Studies Institute issues its report on GCC banks
Kuwait's Banking Studies Institute issued its 24th report on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks with comprehensive data on performance, growth…
Strong demand for Islamic banking products projected
Demand for Islamic banking and insurance products is expected to be fairly robust when Islamic banks, Islamic windows and Takaful…