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Bank was one of the arrangers for IDB's $850m sukuk and Taqa's $1.5bn bonds.

SWFs are working in concert to make joint strategic investments in order to reduce risks and maximise returns.

Sponsors of Shuweihat 2 power generation project said to have lined up 12 banks.

Profits slump at Mideast unit of UK banking giant reflects surging loan impairment charges across the region.

Sheikdom reported to have started investor meetings to sell Islamic bonds, say two bankers and an investor.

Keep swinging with the former Wall Street workers swapping music for money.

Abu Dhabi gov’t investment arm looking to issue bonds in Q3 to fund acquisitions.

Fund manager says tight pricing will limit liquidity of sovereign sukuk issue.

Abu Dhabi-based Dolphin Energy looking to replace 4-year debt maturing this year.

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

Bank's Expat Explorer poll sees Gulf nation rooted at bottom of table, alongside China, out of 14 countries.

One has to feel for the now extinct species of property pundits known as ‘flippers’. They came, they saw, they coined it.

EXCLUSIVE: Bank doubles minimum amount someone in UAE must earn to qualify.

Even at $70 a barrel Gulf exporters still booking windfall returns, analysts say.

Prices soar 61% in Abu Dhabi, 37% in Dubai during H1, rents climb 58% and 22%.

HSBC's head of fraud risk on how modelling customer behaviour may spot fraudulent transactions.

Dubai-based contracting firm plans to sell 55% stake and list on DFM by October.

New unit will provide full range of financial services to local diamond trade.

Saudi petrochemical giant's five-year Islamic bond sale to be denominated in riyals, source says.

Inflation could hit double-digits after money supply rose 26% in February - analyst.

Some of emirate's biggest listed companies to accompany stock market on public relations drive.

Pilot project launched in association with Mashreq, Tata Communications, Idea Cellular and HSBC India

Share sale for new holding company grouping three QP services firms.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank reduces rates in move that may spur property prices and inflation.

Authorities need to take action to stem imbalances as real income for the majority of the UAE's inhabitants continues to fall.

Further moves by Fed highlight shortcomings of link to tumbling US dollar, analysts say.

Sameer Al Ansari, CEO of Dubai International Capital, tells Daniel Stanton how the firm is positioning itself as a global private equity player.

Islam exists on the fringes of Chinese territory Hong Kong, and until recently there was no need for Islamic bonds.

Abu Dhabi rents to rise further on demand and mortgage offers, according to HSBC.

Benchmarks to help investors better gauge value of fixed income assets and encourage trading.

Revenues to fall 12% to $165bn after last year's record, as world's largest oil exporter restricts production.

Just 1% of office space currently vacant in emirate despite increase of 200% in retail space since 2000.

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.

With readiness of banks to grant residents loans, will we ever be free of the debt doldrums?

Islamic finance could soon wrest control of the local $50bn project finance market.

HSBC plans to raise $67m from sale of bonds for commercial tower in Dubai.

'Time is short' on a 2010 monetary union as Oman confirms it is out following Kuwait's move to drop the dollar peg.

Rivalry and resignations have forced Amlak Finance to make some tough decisions.

NewDawn GSE Asset Management Limited has become a leading shareholder in global financial services firm HSBC Holdings plc.

Middle East banks are generating customer loyalty with online services, but security is now increasingly vital.

Project Qatar, which took place between 2-5 April in Doha attracted nearly 14,000 visitors this year, with a total of 2,489 attendees from the Middle East.

Depa Interiors has signed a $117m finance deal for work at the world's tallest tower.

Problems with the U.S. mortgage business may have prompted Maan al-Sanea to buy a 3.1% stake.

Why the West's debt nightmare could be heading here.

The Gulf's first ever business confidence survey has revealed an extremely positive outlook in the GCC market with over 50% of companies expecting to increase their investment over the next three months.

Senior managerial promotions announced at HSBC Middle East.

Retail banks are having to manage their branches better as they run out of space on the high street.

All of the region’s equity markets gained value earlier, with the exception of Qatar that continued to shed value, according to HSBC bank.

Abu Dhabi tourism development and investment to be boosted by syndicated credit facility for new projects

Consolidation is going to be key for the GCC's economic performance over next two years.

Online banking customers are coming under pressure from local criminals, as security companies reveal phishing attacks originating from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco and Egypt.

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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As two financial public relations giants enter the Middle East, Steve Wrelton asks what they must do to make an impact

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Customer service has long been neglected by the region’s businesses. Now the drive for customers and competitive advantage is pushing the initial wave of customer call centres. But do these expensive and complex solutions provide a real return on investment?

UK-based bank HSBC has become the latest victim in a campaign against high fuel prices being waged in cyberspace by computer hackers