U.A.E. Islamic Bank Asks What’s in a Name After Barclays
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB), which bought the local retail assets of Barclays Plc (BARC) last month, is weighing…
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Barclays to Hire Dubai Corporate Bankers as Jenkins Cuts 19,000
Barclays Plc will boost hiring and increase lending at its corporate banking business in Dubai as companies in the region…
Saxo Bank opens office in Abu Dhabi, expands its presence in the Middle East
Saxo Bank has announced an expansion of its network in the UAE with the opening of a representative office of…
Philippines seeks to tap Mideast in first sukuk issuance
The Philippine government is planning to issue Islamic bonds, or sukuks, for the first time in the predominantly catholic country…
Oman moves to lock wealth in-country
Omani companies, and especially those at the small or medium-sized end of the business spectrum, may be in line to…
Investrade outsources Shari’ah Board role to Shariyah Review Bureau
"Investrade selected SRB because of its expertise, regulatory acceptability, strong local establishment in Bahrain, international footprint in investment funds, multiple…
HSBC Unveils Strategic Financial Planning on Tablet
HSBC Bank Middle East has announced the launch of HSBC Tablet platform in the UAE, a significant enhancement to the…
Saxo Bank sees growth in Middle East and Africa – CEO
Saxo Bank expects the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to contribute around 15 percent of its total revenue within five…
Bank Nizwa keen to bring Islamic finance into
Reflecting on Bank Nizwa's progress as it journeys through its second year of operations, chief executive officer Dr Jamil el…
Obama administration asks top court to turn away Arab Bank case
The Obama administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to turn away a case over whether bank secrecy laws protect…
Cyber crime a hot topic at Gulf security conference
More than 3,000 trade visitors from 51 countries and more than 100 exhibitors from information-security companies and brands are expected…
International Investment Bank announces net profit of over US$6 million for 2013
International Investment Bank, a globally focused investment bank based in the Kingdom of Bahrain and operating in line with Shari'ah…