Al Baraka Bank Egypt net income increases 93% in 2016
Al Baraka Bank Egypt, a subsidiary banking unit of Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C. (ABG) and its investment arm in…
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UAE banks fully prepared for stricter capital regime
The UAE banks’ minimum common equity tier 1 capital (CET 1) ratio could increase to 12 per cent and capital…
ICAEW: GCC financial organisations must speed up their efforts and get ready for IFRS 9
GCC banks and financial institutions must speed up their efforts in preparing for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 or…
Jordan's foreign reserves up to around $13bln in 2016
The Central Bank of Jordan's (CBJ) foreign reserves stood at $12.883 billion at the end of 2016, sufficient to cover…
UAE central bank issues new rules related to Basel III
The Central Bank of the UAE has issued new regulations to ensure that capital adequacy of all banks operating in…
Canada seeks to step up UAE investment talks
Canada would like to accelerate the pace of talks with the UAE on concluding a foreign investment agreement, potentially a…
UAE Central Bank issues capital adequacy regulations in line with Basel III
The Central Bank of the UAE has issued new regulations to ensure that capital adequacy of all banks operating in…
Rising demand for chartered accountants in Middle East
As business models become more complex and sophisticated, every enterprise needs qualified professionals to help them invest, develop and grow…
DFSA Strengthens Dubai’s Financial Technology Proposition
The Dubai Financial Services Authority is enhancing its contribution to Dubai’s position as the region’s leading hub for innovation through…
Noor Bank partners with DAMAC to offer financing on luxury residential units
Under the collaboration, Noor Bank is set to provide preferential terms for end-user financing to resident as well as non-resident…
New UK property taxes threaten to take a toll on investors in the UAE
Sweeping UK property tax changes being introduced next month could leave UAE investors out of pocket. From April 6,…
Oman confronts its issues head on
Omani authorities are sparing no efforts to address the challenges associated with meeting public finance requirements. Where possible, officials…