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Al Khaliji offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to finance and grow their SMEs

January 31, 2017

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, is offering aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to finance and…

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Comment & Analysis

Asset quality of GCC banks expected to weaken further

January 30, 2017

The less-supportive economic environment is expected to result in further deterioration in asset quality.    As of September 30, 2016,…

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Financial Results

Jordan's Arab Bank group says 2016 net profit rose 20 percent

January 30, 2017

Jordan's largest lender, Arab Bank Group, said on Saturday its 2016 net profit rose 20 percent to $533 million, saying…

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Awards and Recognition

Doha Bank wins ‘Best Commercial Bank Qatar 2016’ at IFM awards

January 30, 2017

Doha Bank has won the honour for ‘Best Commercial Bank Qatar 2016’ in the ‘Commercial Bank Category’ during the 2016…

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Comment & Analysis

Bank credit of conventional banks in Oman increases by 6.5%

January 30, 2017

Oman’s conventional banks have achieved a 6.5 per cent growth in total credit disbursements, while credit to the private sector…

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Financial Results

HSBC Bank Oman reports profits up 31 per cent, names new chairman

January 30, 2017

In a statement to the Muscat Securities Market, HSBC Bank Oman reported net profit increased by 31 per cent to…

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Awards and Recognition

Doha Bank wins “Best Commerical Bank, Qatar 2016 “at IFM Awards

January 29, 2017

Doha Bank was honoured with the “Best Commercial Bank Qatar, 2016” in the “Commercial Bank Category “at the International Finance…

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Comment & Analysis

Abu Dhabi Investment Council’s stake in ADCB rises after lender’s capital reduction

January 27, 2017

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank says its main shareholder, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, now owns 62.52 per cent of the…

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Market Forecasts

Qatar's total domestic public debt rises by QR29.7bn to QR427.8bn

January 27, 2017

Qatar’s total domestic public debt, including the issuance from government; government institutions and quasi-governmental institutions, rose by QR29.7bn to reach…

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Comment & Analysis

Banks Steal the Limelight on Biggest Firms Rankings

January 26, 2017

Industrial Management Institute has released the list of 500 largest Iranian companies, gauging them on the basis of their generated…

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Executive Moves

Warba Bank names Clements chief Retail Banking Officer

January 25, 2017

Warba Bank has announced yesterday that, with immediate effect, Simon Clements has been named Chief Retail Banking Officer, taking over…

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Awards and Recognition

Al Khaliji’s 10 years mark continuous growth, strong financial indicators

January 24, 2017

Al Khalij Commercial Bank is “continuing to push forward its vision” of converging human capital, technology and business to unlock…

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