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The UAE is in top three most confident countries in the world on trade activity and growth.

Bank says it wants fewer customers earning less than $5,445 a month.

Economist says a lot of questions remain unanswered and urges government to release further data.

Official figures show 15% drop in tourism revenue as global travel slowdown starts to bite.

Restrictions relaxed on mortgages to offer 70% financing on completed apartments.

The plan is being revised in view of the current economic crisis, says gov't official.

UK bank, in which Dubai International Capital and Saudi's Saad are major shareholders, set for huge rights issue.

Move will cut loan to deposit ratios that jumped inline with loose lending policies. 

The global financial crisis has seen banks increase salary limits for car loans.

With repossessions looming large on the horizon, Alex Delmar-Morgan reports on what the banks need to do.

Banks in the UAE increase mortgage rates by as much as 2.5% as cost of borrowing rises.

HSBC and the National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) have signed a deal giving 100 Emirati students the opportunity to study for a national diploma in banking and finance.

Arabian Business poll reveals widespread criticism of response to UAE fraud crisis.

Lloyds TSB, HSBC, Citibank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Dubai Bank hit by fraud.

Business confidence levels across Gulf continue fall in Q2, HSBC survey reveals.

In last budget before next general election, gov't looking to help debt-hit farmers, economists say.