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"Annual credit growth is likely to be closer to 14-17% y-o-y"
May 21, 2013 - 10:11 GMT
Qatar’s banks’ credit is likely to grow by 14% to 17% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2013, much lower than the average 27% expansion seen in the previous two years, according to a Barclays study.

February 7, 2011

Dubai Trade
14:16 GMT
(press release)

Users to benefit from dual sign-in facilities and real-time transfer of funds from bank to DP World, Jafza and DMCC.

Mashreq Bank
11:54 GMT
(press release)

Mashreq, one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions has announced the launch of a newly enhanced online banking platform.

First Gulf Bank's Yearly Grand Draw
11:22 GMT
(press release)

Today at their headquarters in Abu Dhabi, First Gulf Bank (FGB) announced, during its Yearly Emirati Al Awwal Grand Draw, the new scheme for 2011.

Participants at NBAD's 2nd Global Financial Markets Workshop 2010
10:36 GMT

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has lined top dignitaries, renown speakers and crucial decision-makers for its Third Annual Global Financial Markets Forum.

SCA
10:31 GMT

The board of directors of the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has held a meeting.

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters
10:10 GMT
(press release)

Fifty One East, the leading retail chain in Qatar, is the Official Audio Visual and IT Sponsor of the upcoming Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2011.

February 6, 2011

Campbell R. Harvey, Professor of Finance at Fuqua
12:24 GMT
(press release)

A survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) from a broad range of global public and private companies has shown planned increases in spending and employment as a result of optimistic outlook for 2011.

Giel Jan Van Der Tol, CEO of Dubai Bank
12:11 GMT
(press release)

Dubai Bank announced today the launch of its new Prestige banking concept, comprising a bouquet of services specifically designed for affluent customers who are looking for exceptional value.

Dubai International Financial Centre
11:48 GMT
(press release)

DIFC, the financial and business gateway between the regional emerging markets and the world, updates the market today on its strong performance in 2010.

Jamal Bin Ghalaita, Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Emirates NBD
09:39 GMT
(press release)

Emirates NBD Bank announced today that it has been named the winner of the “Best Private Banking Services Overall in UAE” award in the 2011 Euromoney Private Banking Survey.

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
08:28 GMT
(press release)

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority has announced that it has issued 1,108 licences in 2010, improving by 27 per cent from 2009 and 62 per cent compared to 2008.

NBAD's Head Office
07:03 GMT

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, received “A+” rating, from Rating and Investment Information Inc (R&I), a Japanese rating agency.

February 3, 2011

Ajman Bank
11:46 GMT
(press release)

Ajman Bank, an award-winning financial services institution committed to transforming the experience of Islamic banking, announced its financial results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2010.

Unicorn Investment Bank
11:15 GMT
(press release)

Unicorn Investment Bank (Unicorn) announces the successful repayment of a US$125,000,000 3-year Syndicated Commodity Murabaha Facility arranged on its behalf by Dubai Bank.

Jawdat Al Halabi receiving the award
09:52 GMT
(press release)

NCB Capital today announced that Jawdat Al Halabi, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, has been awarded the “Outstanding Achievement by an Individual”.