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Awards and Recognition

QIB recognised as "Best Islamic Bank in Qatar" and "Best Deal of the Year – Regulatory Capital"

March 20, 2016

Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar's leading Islamic Bank, has been recognised by the Islamic Finance News for being the 'Best Islamic…

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Legal

Dentons advises MENA Infrastructure on sale of interests in United Power Company

March 20, 2016

Dentons has advised leading specialized infrastructure fund manager MENA Infrastructure on the sale of interests in United Power Company SAOG…

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Market Forecasts

ADIB upbeat on state of UAE economy

March 20, 2016

The UAE’s banking sector is expected to face increased challenges from economic headwinds resulting from low oil prices, but the…

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Property & Real Estate

Dubai’s luxury ‘go-to broker’ on how to close record sales

March 20, 2016

Leading international broker, Chris Boswell, knows just what needs to be achieved to close major deals – after achieving the…

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Comment & Analysis

Gulf HNWIs’ pessimism rises over regional economies

March 20, 2016

A significantly larger number of high net worth individuals from the Gulf Cooperation Council region is expecting regional economic conditions…

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Comment & Analysis

Why it is time for the Arab world to invest in happiness

March 20, 2016

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can get you pretty close – at least that’s what the United Nations World…

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Financial Results

Kuwait's Burgan Bank Q4 net profit rises 31 pct

March 20, 2016

Burgan Bank, Kuwait's third-largest lender by assets, reported a 31 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit on Sunday.   A…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Al Khaliji denies rumours of merger with IBQ and Al Ahli Bank

March 20, 2016

Al Khalij Commercial Bank denies speculation of a three-way merger with International Bank of Qatar and Al Ahli Bank in…

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FinTech

Commercial Bank launches Enterprise Mobile Banking App for SMEs

March 20, 2016

Commercial Bank has announced its industry-first innovation allowing small and medium-sized enterprise customers to manage their most frequent banking transactions,…

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Comment & Analysis

Investors tell of worry as bogus Dubai ‘ponzi scheme’ payouts dry up

March 20, 2016

The net is tightening around rogue investment schemes in Dubai that have been milking hundreds of thousands of dirhams out…

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Awards and Recognition

Al-Dawli wins Commerzbank’s Award for 2015

March 20, 2016

Once again, Kuwait International Bank affirms its leading position in the Islamic banking industry by winning the Commerzbank’s Quality Award…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai’s Damac renames Versace-cobranded tower in London

March 20, 2016

Nine Elms Property Development Ltd, a subsidiary of Damac International Limited, has re-branded its premier residential project in London.  …

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