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Finance & Banking | Global Arab Network

UAE: Banking in Dubai - Consolidation and Belt Tightening

- Rabih Serrai

Thursday, 12 January 2012 17:33
Global Arab Network - The banking industry looks set for a period of consolidation and belt tightening, with many of Dubai’s analysts predicting an easing of profits and an increase in non-performing loans Read more... Add new comment

UAE: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s Financial Strength Rating Affirmed - Foreign Currency Rating Downgraded

Monday, 09 January 2012 14:05
Global Arab Network - Capital Intelligence has announced that it has affirmed Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s (ADCB) Financial Strength Rating at A- with the Bank’s large domestic franchise, Read more... Add new comment

Balancing act – Kuwait capital markets experiencing a challenging period

- Talal Abdullah

Thursday, 22 December 2011 11:23
Global Arab Network - Capital markets in Kuwait, like those in many GCC countries, are currently experiencing a challenging period, with investors largely staying on the sidelines in light of global economic uncertainties. Read more... Add new comment

Libya hopes lifting of sanctions will ease post-Gathafi cash crunch

- Asif Khalifa

Sunday, 18 December 2011 18:58
Global Arab Network - The governor of Libya's central bank said he expected the lifting of US and UN sanctions imposed during the rule of slain leader Read more... Add new comment

Looking up – Bahrain expecting economic growth of 5% in 2012

- Reda Darwish

Friday, 16 December 2011 09:57
Global Arab Network - After some difficult months, Bahrain’s economy has returned to growth and looks set to accelerate in 2012. While concerns remain about the international climate Read more... Add new comment

33 % increase - Islamic finance assets to hit $ 1.1 trillion in 2012

- Asmaa Malik

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 22:23
Global Arab Network - Islamic finance assets around the world are expected to climb 33 percent from their 2010 levels to $1.1 trillion by the end of 2012, Read more... Add new comment

Raising the stakes – Banking sector posts healthy growth in Morocco

- Sarah Khan

Wednesday, 26 October 2011 13:13
Global Arab Network - Having recorded significant increases in profit in 2010 and the first half of 2011, and with the IMF recently noting improvements in core capital and the non-performing loan rate, Read more... Add new comment

Oman encourages more companies to join Muscat Securities Market

Friday, 21 October 2011 19:15
Global Arab Network - A new law in Oman that makes an exception for businesses hoping to list a smaller share of their companies on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) Read more... Add new comment

Algeria introducing ratings system for financial sector

- Ahmed Gamal

Monday, 10 October 2011 14:24
Global Arab Network - A new ratings system for Algeria’s financial sector along with increased regulatory oversight, are expected to keep the country’s banks functioning smoothly and help further reduce the vulnerability Read more... Add new comment

Saudi Arabia: Insurance industry is making impressive strides

- Mokhtar Thabet

Friday, 07 October 2011 22:24
Global Arab Network - Saudi Arabia’s insurance industry is making impressive strides, with policy take-up growing, premiums increasing, and the sector’s regulatory body Read more... Add new comment