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<description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Kuwait International Bank&#039;s (KIB) ratings at Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) &#039;A-&#039; (A minus), Short-term IDR &#039;F2&#039;, Individual &#039;C/D&#039;, Support &#039;1&#039; and Support Rating Floor &#039;A-&#039; (A minus). The Outlook is Stable.]]></description>
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<title>Fitch: UAE banks to extend strong performance in 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings says in a special report issued today that the positive trend in UAE banks&#039; performances continued in 2007 and is expected to persist in the current year.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings has today upgraded Oman-based Bank Muscat&#039;s (BM) Individual rating to &#039;B/C&#039; from &#039;C&#039; and affirmed its other ratings at Long-term Issuer Default (IDR) &#039;A-&#039; (A minus) with Stable Outlook, Short-term IDR &#039;F2&#039; and Support &#039;1&#039;.]]></description>
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<title>Fitch: Tightening of Shariah guidelines may stifle ABS Sukuk Market development</title>
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