Can the UK make the most of sukuk, the Islam-compliant bond?
Earning interest, or Riba, is forbidden under Islamic law: “Allah allows trade, but forbids interest,” says the Qu’ran, the…
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UAE all set to meet Basel III capital rules
UAE banks are all set to achieve a minimum common equity Tier-1 capital (CET 1) ratio of 12 per cent…
RAK, Luxembourg tackle investment opportunities
The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber and a high level delegation from the Duchy of Luxembourg met to discuss joint economic…
Why the UAE is leading the charge into Africa
The Gulf state is ahead of the rest of the Middle East - and much of the world - when…
What America thinks of Saudi Aramco
As Saudi Aramco ponders the venue for what will be the biggest share offering in history — the planned $100…
UK watchdog says sovereign listing plan in line with government policy
The Financial Conduct Authority said its proposals for listing state-controlled companies such as Saudi Aramco were in line with Britain’s…
IFRS9 to help reinforce confidence in banking system
The implementation of “impairment” provisions under the newly-promulgated International Financial Reporting Standard ‘IFRS9’ from 2018, the health of Qatari banks…
Middle East Shares Gain, Qatar Boosted by Strong Earnings from Qatar National Bank
MidEast stocks rose, with Qatar boosted by a solid earnings report from the country's largest banks. Qatar National Bank…
UAE economic growth to stay resilient
Non-oil growth in the UAE will remain resilient in 2017 while in the medium term, while economic activity will strengthen…
Netherlands’ ABN Amro Bank to strengthen Mena presence
ABN Amro Bank is expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa region and plans to hire more…
QIC recognised as ‘Top Investment House’ by Asset magazine
Qatar Insurance Company, the leading insurer in the Middle East and North Africa region, has been recognised as the “Top…
The new face of Arabian Gulf finance
In just a few years, Jassim Al-Seddiqi has become the “go to” financier in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, and…