GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds monitor European opportunities
The eurozone is in crisis, and many expect that Middle East money will be used to help bail out struggling…
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Dubai reforms laws to boost SMEs
The Government is planning an overhaul of codes governing small businesses in an effort to aid entrepreneurs in setting up…
Kuwait Finance House eyes Indonesia
Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd (KFH) is keen on expanding in Indonesia to tap Islamic banking opportunities in the world's…
Action on lack of Islamic expertise
Bahraini group that sets standards for Islamic finance in 45 countries is helping universities start courses in Sharia-compliant business practices…
Takaful market Set to grow in S. Africa and beyond
Another sign that the mainstream banks in South Africa are taking Islamic finance as a serious niche market business is…
Banks focus on Asia and Africa for growth opportunities
In a survey of 200 bank executives* at a series of events in Dubai, Singapore, London and Frankfurt that concluded…
HSBC lifts gold price forecast
HSBC and metals consultancy GFMS both said they see gold rising above $2,000 an ounce, citing high government debt levels…
Islamic banks eye Qatar
Islamic banks in the UAE are seeing the market 'greener' on the Qatar side in the wake of the recent…
Oman banks to remain stable over next year, Moody's says
Banks in Oman are expected to remain stable over the next twelve to eighteen months, with higher revenues and moderate…
Expect the Gulf to deepen ties to Asian bond markets
The Gulf credit market is in a comparatively strong position to weather volatility in global markets. The Gulf countries’ rich…
Qatar First Investment Bank to sponsor Private Equity MENA Business Summit 2011 in Dubai
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar's independent Islamic investment bank, announced its sponsorship of and high-level participation in the MENA…
UAE banking system resilient, finance minister says
The banking system of the United Arab Emirates is in good shape and will be able to withstand any external…