Mashreq

Regional stock exchanges have had a tumultuous year making it difficult for investors to find value.

When I moved to this region in 2006 I was surprised at the lack of diversification in the investment portfolios of most of the clients I met. Aside from a few institutions, most focused purely on bank deposits, private equity or the regional equity markets.

Qatari developer to use money to fund investments and projects, exec says.

Dubai fibreglass pipe maker looking to refinance debt, in talks with HSBC, Mashreq.

UAE telecoms provider to invest in network infrastructure.

Deutsche Bank, Emirates Bank, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and Mashreq Bank among lenders.

More foreign funds in GCC contributing to higher volatility in local markets, Mashreq Capital chief says.

Commercial Bank of Kuwait interested in Egypt's third-largest state bank.

WEF: US the best place to be at time of global slowdown, wealth fund managers say.

UAE lender to open 30 branches in Egypt over next three years, CEO Al-Ghurair says.

Mashreqbank's Makaseb Arab Tigers Fund has been awarded an AA, very high quality, rating by the independent credit ratings agency Standard and Poor's.

Traditionally, there are two types of CIOs - those who come from business to IT, or those who come from IT to business. But what companies are really looking for is a CIO who is adept at both, a hybrid of IT and business acumen. ACN asks today's CIOs how they use both skills to climb the corporate ladder.

New Escrow law aims to sustain Dubai's property boom, take financial risk out of buying off-plan property.

US$55m finance to develop health chain.

Region's banks have realised customer information can be a vital revenue-spinning opportunity for them.

The Dubai Land Department has defended escrow accounts amid rumours of "grey areas" for developers registered as offshore.

If you're looking to set-up an online bank account in the UAE, read on as the WINDOWS team checks out some of the market's current offerings and suggests which of these you can bank on.

While online banking has made life easier, it has also exposed customers to the menace of cyber crime.

The region's banking sector is facing up to the biggest shake-up it has ever witnessed during its tender 50-year history.

For Mashreq CEO Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, the bank’s recent rebranding is just the first of many bold initiatives.

Banks are rapidly expanding their Islamic banking portfolios as sharia-compliance gains worldwide recognition.

Dubai lender says it is not considering bidding for Egypt's Alwatany Bank.

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on a leading company.

Dubai's third-largest lender says it is 'not to be distracted by IPOs'.

Net income in the three months to March 31 rose 30% to $121.2m.

Arabian Business has published its '50 Most Admired' list of regional companies.

Personal loans can provide a quick fix in times of need, but if you don't read the small print you could find yourself paying more than you ever bargained for.

Mashreqbank is ‘investing in today’s youth’ as it announces bank accounts for emirati students.

Online security threats remain a major problem for large enterprises and their customers in the Middle East. With multi pronged attacks growing in frequency and sophistication, Sherief Younis discovers what is being done in the Middle East to ensure a secure online environment for customers.

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The UAE’s “auto ownership mania” has made the country a prime international market for carmakers – a business opportunity which has not escaped the local retail bankers. With a plethora of auto financing packages currently available in the marketplace, are car buyers getting a good deal?

Systems security used to be about keeping the bad guys out, but as threats have evolved identity management and authentication have emerged as key to successful policing

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