Egypt's parliament prepares Islamic banking regulations
Egypt’s parliament is drafting amendments to the country’s central bank law, including the creation of an interbank market for Islamic…
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Dubai leads transition towards Green Economy
The United Arab Emirates' leadership, in adopting policies and initiatives that spur sustainable development, has positioned Dubai firmly among global…
Private equity investments and exits in Middle East remain positive
The MENA Private Equity Association, in partnership with KPMG and Zawya, released the 2011 Private Equity and Venture Capital in…
UAE Exchange Qatar opens yet another door of convenience
The remittance brand added a new link to the chain of branches. The seventh branch, opened in Al Khor, strengthened…
Downward shift in Abu Dhabi and Dubai cost of living – Research
Falling rental prices is one of the main reasons behind a lower cost of living across the Middle East; helping…
Leading Omani law firm boosts corporate practice to meet market needs
Leading Omani commercial law firm, Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal, has appointed a new partner to head up its Corporate/Commercial Law…
Ex-Swiss central bank head to join BlackRock
BlackRock today announced the appointment of Philipp Hildebrand as Vice Chairman of BlackRock, overseeing the Firm’s largest institutional client relationships…
Swiss Wealth Management Boutique Wins "Most Progressive Private Bank Switzerland 2012" Award
The Swiss Wealth Management Boutique Falcon Private Bank has been awarded "Most Progressive Private Bank Switzerland 2012" by Global Banking…
Blame it on Hormones: Men are the Cause of Today's Problems
The Wall Street Journal has had a flurry of great headlines lately: "Inside Fumbled Facebook IPO" and "JP Morgan…
HSBC Bank welcomes new directors
With the dawn of a new era for banking in the Sultanate, HSBC Bank Oman SAOG hosted a celebratory dinner…
Bahrain Islamic banks to vote on key merger
Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain), Elaf Bank and Capital Management House, top Bahrain-based Islamic banks, said they will be…
DIFC enacts two amendments of its regulatory and markets laws
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has issued an amendment to the regulatory law of DIFC No. 4 for…