Dubai magic for dragon economy expats
Qun Zhao's first-floor office in Deira is stacked to the rafters with treadmills, massage chairs and barbells in boxes and…
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Bankers top UAE salary scale – study
Despite media and political concerns in the US and Europe over bankers’ bonuses and salaries, the sector continues to dominate…
Noor Islamic Bank looks East
Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank is turning to the East, as it seeks to expand its international footprint beyond the Middle…
Alpen Capital opens office in Bangalore
Alpen Capital India, a leading investment banker that launched its India operations in 2009 with offices in Mumbai and Delhi,…
Bahrain’s Economy Shrinks In Q2
Bahrain’s economic output fell in the second quarter of this year after moderate growth in the previous three months,…
Bravura Solutions sees more efficient online world for financial firms
The evolutionary shift to internet-connected systems is not unique to financial services. The airline, retail, telecommunications and media sectors all…
Barclays’ Azar Sees Pick-Up in Middle East Deals and Fee Income
Middle East merger and acquisition deals will probably rise in the next year as sovereign wealth funds look for ways…
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…
NBAD targets new markets
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, or NBAD, will continue to focus on organic growth to expand its operations in…
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.…
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…
Israeli banks' profits falter on slowing economy
* Hapoalim net profit 607 mln shekels vs 613 mln forecast * Leumi profit 280 mln shekels, below forecast of…