Finance and Economy
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Abu Dhabi bourse loses the fourth day straight
The ADX General Index suffered from another session of profit booking, finishing 1.23% lower at 3,460.36 points on Thursday. Aldar Properties was the most liquid shares declined 2.06% in value, ending at Dhs1.90. Shares of Fujeirah Cement...
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Bin Shabib and Associates host reception in Erbil with French...
This month Bin Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP supported the French Business Council Dubai and Northern Emirates, in hosting reception at the Divan hotel in Erbil.
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Enterprise Qatar launches Core Skills Programme
Entrepreneurs and managers of SMEs in Qatar are set for a major boost with a new opportunity to master essential business skills with the launch of Enterprise Qatar's (EQ) Core Skills Programme.
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New bank to open in Gaza Strip
A new bank is set to be inaugurated in the Gaza Strip next week, although it has not yet received the necessary licence from the Ramallah-based Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA), Kuna has reported. The Al-Intaj bank has a capital of $20m and a...
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Daily Updates
Abu Dhabi's General Holding plans IPO
Abu Dhabi-based General Holding Corp (Senaat), which has nearly $7bn in assets, has approached banks with a proposal for a potential share listing,...
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Press Releases
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KFH-Research: Participation banks growing...
KFH-Research issued a report stating that participation banks (Islamic banks) in Turkey form 5.2%...
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Transformation, related capital increase and...
Egypt's new Minister of Investment, H.E. Yehia Hamed, conducted a meeting with Ahmed Heikal,...
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ADS Securities signs MoU with Asian...
In a landmark strategic alliance, ADS Securities, the Abu Dhabi-based brokerage and financial...
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Analysis
Islamic Finance: where next for the industry
While the comeback of stock market rallies investment banking, the Shari'ah-compliant industry faces its toughest test since it entered its boom phase a decade ago.
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Special Reports
Boardroom best practice
Corporate governance has never been so important. Not just in the GCC, but globally, the financial crisis has demonstrated that effective, transparent and accountable governance is an essential ingredient contributing to the success of a company. Capital market regulators have been driving the corporate governance agenda in the region since 2002 through the gradual introduction of legislation for publicly traded companies and their efforts have been supported by several not-for-profit organisations, including the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI).
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Doha COP 18
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a first for the Middle East, and gives the region a chance to highlight its green credentials.
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Abu Dhabi 2030
Abu Dhabi 2030 is the UAE capital's ambitious plan to ensure that the emirate is a modern, thriving place to live and work, as its population grows to over 3 million. This report discusses their key aspects, including transport and urban planning, tourism, air travel, real estate, education and culture.
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Qatar 2022
Qatar has committed to billions of dollars worth of spending on stadia, transport, accommodation and other infrastructure in line with its successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. What does the win mean for the country’s economic growth and development plans, and its presence on the global stage?
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Qatar Projects
A round up of the principal interviews from the Qatar Projects 2011 conference, with key speakers from the event, including Qatalum, Qatar Islamic Bank, and Drake and Scull International.
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Abu Dhabi Conference TV
A round up of the principal interviews from the Abu Dhabi conference, with key speakers from the event, including the Health Authority, ADWEA, and the Department for Economic Development.
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