Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank considering dollar sukuk issue
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank , the largest sharia-compliant lender in Abu Dhabi, is considering whether to make a U.S. dollar-denominated…
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American Tax Bureau opens office in Bahrain
The sweeping changes instigated by the US in 2010, American Tax Bureau has opened a new office in Bahrain, located…
Banking sector resilient to headwinds
The UAE banking sector remained resilient in 2016 in the face of strong headwinds, according to the Board of Directors…
Bahrain buys Korea health system
South Korea signed a contract Monday to export its health insurance information management system to Bahrain. It was Korea’s first…
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…
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…