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Ex-Leeds United managing director applies for private prosecution over 'deceitful' Dubai incarceration

February 25, 2015

Former Leeds United managing director David Haigh is applying for a private prosecution against two executives from the club's former…

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Islamic Finance

Bahrain to remain a key center of Islamic finance

February 25, 2015

Bahrain is one of the historical centers of Islamic finance, and will continue to remain that way, despite increased competition…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar investment slowing due to weak oil prices

February 25, 2015

A proposal by Qatar's Investment House for a 750 million-riyal ($206 million) flotation of an agricultural firm has been shelved…

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Financial Results

GCC insurance industry value triples – premiums increase to $18.4 billion

February 24, 2015

The Bancassurance MENA Summit opened with a critical regulatory update by Prasanna Seshachellam, Director, Supervision at Dubai Financial Services Authority…

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Financial Results

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank Q4 Net Profit Jumps

February 24, 2015

Burgan Bank, Kuwait’s third-largest lender by assets, reported a 424 per cent rise in fourth-quarter net profit on Tuesday.  …

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Islamic Finance

Islamic finance in focus

February 24, 2015

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the global umbrella organisation…

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Islamic Finance

Qatar Islamic Bank approves up to 5bn riyal Tier-1 sukuk issuance

February 24, 2015

Qatar Islamic Bank , the Gulf state's largest sharia-compliant bank by assets, said on Monday its shareholders had approved the…

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Bin Drai and Julius Bär Polo Team had a great start in Dubai

February 24, 2015

Bin Drai Polo and Julius Bär Polo Team by Habtoor won in the opening action day of the Julius Bär…

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Jean-Paul Petoud of Emirates Investment Bank highlights importance of quality of service and innovation for Dubai's private banks

February 24, 2015

Jean-Paul Petoud, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking at Emirates Investment Bank, a client-focused, independent private and investment banking boutique headquartered…

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Islamic Finance

Warba Bank arranges $150 million syndicated facility for Azeri bank

February 24, 2015

As part of its strategic regional and international expansion plan, Warba Bank announced today that it has successfully arranged a…

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Islamic Finance

ADCB Islamic Banking Signs Agreement with Sharjah Holding For Special Home Finance Offer

February 24, 2015

Investors in Sharjah's off-plan real estate market can capitalise on attractive Home Finance thanks to a newly signed agreement between,…

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Investment Banking

Saudi Alhokair Close to Hiring Morgan Stanley, BofA for Mall IPO

February 24, 2015

Saudi Arabia’s Fawaz Alhokair Group is close to hiring banks including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp. to manage…

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