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Fate of merger between troubled cos has been under review for 11 months.

Detentions were part of a series of high-level arrests as gov't aims to root out corruption.

Mortgage lender's CEO says in discussions with banks and gov't, expects solution soon.

Company chairman says it has been 'one of most challenging periods' for mortgage industry.

Tamweel chairman says merged firm may look to markets for extra funding later in year.

Amlak Finance chief says deliquencies on mortgages are growing.   

News Amlak and Tamweel will resume lending in 'weeks' is welcomed by industry.

Minister of economy says merger still one of many options being considered.

Early 2009 deadline set for final assessment on state of Dubai mortgage companies.

UPDATE 3: Dubai-based Islamic mortgage lenders to merge under Real Estate Bank.

Dubai-based Islamic lender says move is temporary, may also need to access retail deposits.

Two firms' chief executives say they expect to move rapidly on $1.6bn merger.

Dubai Islamic mortgage lenders say they have begun consultation with key stakeholders.

Dubai mortgage lender says proposed merger with Tamweel will drive growth plans.

Central banks reveals total home loans worth total of $17bn but slowdown in growth starts to show.

UPDATE 1: Dubai Islamic mortgage firm sees second quarter net income increase 74% to $38.7mn.

Islamic home finance provider Amlak has reapplied for a banking licence to the UAE Central Bank.

Islamic home finance companies Amlak Finance and Tamweel reported bumper net income in the first-quarter of 2008 as they tapped cheaper funds.

Amlak was the first mortgage company to benefit from the boom triggered by foreign ownership rights.

Islamic home finance provider lodges papers with UAE Central Bank.

Dubai-based Islamic mortgage company posts second-biggest quarter ever.

Profit-only home loans to allow lower-income households to get onto UAE property ladder.

In this month's Talking Point we ask mortgage brokers Peter Lee, general manager of Independent Finance and independent mortgage broker Chris Allen to tell us what expats are looking for in the UAE property market.

Eight-fold rise in Q4 earnings to $35mn helps largest UAE mortgage lender beat full-year target.

Amlak, a specialised home finance provider in the UAE, announced on Wednesday that is in discussions with a division of the World Bank to partner in its Egypt operation, Amlak Finance and Real Estate Investment.

Last month Amlak offered customers the chance to refinance their home at a profit rate of 6.95%. Property broker Michael Topham gives his verdict on the deal.

Islamic mortgage provider appoints management consultant to draw up, implement growth strategy.

Dubai Islamic mortgage firm sees net income surge 98% on higher lending and reduced borrowing costs.

Dubai-based Islamic mortgage lender to buy back 5% of its shares, which are down 40% this year.

Amlak Finance has received approval to launch trust account services from the Dubai Land Department, signalling the beginning of Amlak's service expansion to major real estate developers.

Dubai mortgage firm will sell asset-backed Islamic bonds to finance Jordan, Morocco expansion.

Arabian Business talks to financial specialists to see where the markets are heading.

Amlak's new CEO on why he's ready for the challenges facing the Islamic home finance firm.

Investment gains and property sales drove the mortgage lender's Q2 revenues to almost double.

UAE lender beats analyst forecasts with doubled revenue and net profit growth of 88%.

The UAE Islamic mortgage provider has signed the loan with Emirates Islamic Bank.

Zabeel Investments was part of the Dubai-led consortium that failed to buy Liverpool FC.

Amlak Finance steps up Morocco expansion plans with a delegation to the country.

But there's still no news on the status of the mortgage provider's UAE banking licence request.

Dubai-based investment firm buys 10% stake in Emaar Industries from Amlak.

Mortgage provider expects profit to grow despite declining profits and board resignations.

Dubai closes above 4,000 points; Amlak surges as Tamweel profits encourage investors.

HSBC's Alharmi to take the helm as Al-Hashimi steps down to focus on Zabeel role.

The Islamic mortgage provider says its application is still being considered.

The DFM's winning streak was cut short today as the market closed at a loss.

James Bennett meets the young Arab entrepreneurs leading the way in the fast-paced world of high finance.

The Dubai-based US$136m company is in "advanced talks" to acquire a leading schools operator.

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