Qatar National Bank might sell freshly acquired NSGB Egypt
Qatar National Bank is negotiating to sell National Société Générale Bank Egypt only six month after acquiring it, an internal…
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Private equity firms in Arabian Gulf eye Egypt acquisitions
Private equity firms in the Arabian Gulf are targeting acquisitions in Egypt as opportunities created by that country’s fast-expanding middle…
Jobs for lawyers in the UAE on the rise, but not salaries
The UAE’s return to economic growth has led to an increase in legal hiring for both in-house and private practices,…
Malaysia and UAE tie up to boost economic ties, Islamic finance
The central banks of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates signed a pact on Friday to foster closer economic ties…
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Information Technology 2013
Bird & Bird leads our research with 23 representatives this year. The firm’s depth of expertise is evidenced with listings…
Dubai Wants To Takes The Lead In Global Islamic Finance
The government of Dubai has launched a strategic plan recently in order to lift its profile as a global epicenter…
Islamic banks seek realistic ambitions
Management changes at some of the Gulf's best-known Islamic investment banks point to a fresh start for a sector which…
Middle East banks face tougher compliance rules as sanctions bite
In a region as laden with sanctions as the Middle East, it is little surprise that compliance costs put a…
Coutts creates advisory board for its Middle East business
Coutts have announced the creation of an Advisory Board for its Middle East business. The Board will help to broaden…
Bank Alhair wins a further ruling against former CEO
The Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution (BCDR) issued a verdict on Monday, 7 October 2013 in favor of Bank AlKhair,…
Alibaba's takeover of Tianhong to reshape online finance
Alibaba's latest takeover of Chinese fund management firm Tianhong will inject new vitality into China's online finance market, analysts believe.…
Largest Saudi Bank NCB Eyes $1.1 Billion Sukuk
The largest Saudi lender by assets, National Commercial Bank NCMBK.UL, plans to issue Islamic bonds worth about 4 billion riyals.…