The imperfect reality of modern Islamic finance
God has a problem with interest. That much is clear from the scriptures of almost every major religion on the…
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Dubai’s Property Market Booming On Safe Haven Status – Senior Banker
Dubai’s property market and the wider UAE economy have benefitted immensely from the safe haven status that the country offers…
Turkish assets firm on EU easing hopes
Turkish assets firmed yesterday one day before the central bank in Ankara holds an interest-rate-setting meeting and with investors expecting…
Qatar listed firms' profits beat forecast
Qatar's listed companies recorded better-than-expected profits during the second quarter of 2014, but saw a nince percent year-on-year fall. …
Bahrain Investment Market to create a platform for SMEs
Bahrain Bourse is in the process of launching Bahrain Investment Market, a new initiative targeted at companies looking for growth…
UAE Banking Space Too Crowded, Mergers Needed
The UAE’s banking sector is too crowded, with too many lenders competing to cater to a relatively small population, a…
Bahraini banks' financial solvency praised
The former Chairman of the Arab Banking Federation, Adnan Yusuf, said that Bahrain banks currently occupy leading international positions. …
Future of Kuwaits Banking Sector to Be Examined at Euromoney
In less than just three weeks, the sixth annual Euromoney Kuwait Conference will open with keynote addresses from the Minister…
London counts on safe-haven appeal for Middle East real estate investors
Standing in what will be a multimillion pound apartment on the thirtieth story of CIT’s new South Bank Tower scheme…
Alkhabeer Capital release latest market research on GCC
GCC markets closed mixed for the week with Qatar’s benchmark index outperforming its regional counterparts according to Alkhabeer Capital. …
Family tourism emerges as major growth area in Islamic economy, states Dubai Chamber report
“Family tourism is one of the most vibrant areas of the global tourism industry and a key element of the…
Trade and investment: Asia has competitive edge over GCC
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries presented a strong business environment in the last few years, according to the Economist…