The Islamic facility was arranged with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Dubai Islamic Bank as joint mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners. Aljada, a master-planned destination with a sales value of AED24 billion, was unveiled by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin …
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Bahrain’s Al Baraka, Morocco’s BMCE Bank launch Islamic lender in North African country
Bank Al Tamweel wa Inma (BTI) Bank, which opened its headquarters in Casablanca this week, plans to have 37 branches by 2022 in various cities of Morocco, ABG said in a statement on Nasdaq Dubai where its shares are listed. “We are confident of the large …
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ARADA secures AED 1 billion financing from ADCB and Dubai Islamic Bank
ARADA has secured a syndicated loan of AED1 billion from two major UAE banks that will help finance the development of Sharjah’s largest mixed-use megaproject, Aljada. The Islamic facility was arranged with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Dubai …
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Don’t hike fees due to VAT, UAE banks told
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The Central Bank of the UAE has asked local banks not to increase the existing fees for customers due to the upcoming value added tax (VAT). “Banks and finance companies will not be permitted to exceed the fees structure for …
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UAE non-oil growth to surge to 3.7pc in 2018
… Bank of Abu Dhabi earlier in 2017 spurred talks of further mergers in the still-crowded banking industry. According to recent reports, two of the UAE’s smallest banks, the Bank of Sharjah and Invest Bank, are currently in merger talks. Stock markets …
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Dubai Financial Market : UAE bourses move towards gains Thursday – Analysis
Dubai – Mubasher: The UAE stock markets are expected to see a positive performance amid the continuous accumulation by local investors as stocks reached attractive levels ahead of announcing firms’ annual financials. By the end of Wednesday trading …
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10 financial resolutions for a more prosperous 2018
Tom Anderson, an investment manager at independent financial advisers Killik, who advises clients in Dubai, recommends drawing up a budget so you can see exactly what is coming in every month, and what is going out. Work through your bank and credit card …
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In first remarks since retweet feud, UAE diplomat says Arabs won’t be led by Turkey
DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) – A senior UAE diplomat said on Wednesday the Arab world would not be led by Turkey, the Gulf State’s first comment on Ankara since a quarrel broke out last week over a retweet by the Emirati foreign minister that President Tayyip …
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UAE banks ready for challenges
The UAE banking sector’s performance will see a stabilisation as the economy also does so with the recovery in crude prices and strong capitalisation of financial institutions, according to industry analysts. “We think that 2018 will be marked by a …
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Dubai developer says planning unit IPO in H2 2018
Union Properties has announced its intention to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) of the shares of ServeU, its facilities management subsidiary, in the second half of 2018. The company said it will list the ServeU shares on Dubai …
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Dubai Financial Market : UP to offer ServeU shares on DFM in H2-18
Dubai – Mubasher: Union Properties (UP) on Monday unveiled a plan to offer the shares of its facilities management unit, ServeU, in an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2018 on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). UP also plans to invest …
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Taxe-free no more: Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll out VAT in 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have long lured foreign workers with the promise of a tax-free lifestyle, plan to impose a 5 per cent tax next year on most goods and services to boost revenue after oil …
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Dubai Financial Market : UAE bourses capable of rising once more – Analysts
Dubai – Mubasher:UAE stock market indices are capable of rebounding higher in the coming sessions as stocks have fallen to significantly attractive prices, analysts told Mubasher. The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) closed Sunday down 0.48%, while the Abu …
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Dubai reinforces its position in global economy
Dubai was able to achieve growth rates that exceeded that of developed economies despite the decline in oil prices. Growth in 2016 was supported by growth in key economic sectors, such as manufacturing, transport and storage, real estate, finance and …
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Holidays keep trading dull in UAE stocks
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) witnessed another subdued session on Sunday as lack of activity ahead of year-end holidays kept traders on the sidelines. The DFM closed 0.48 per cent down at 3,348.81 on Sunday. Khaleeji Commercial Bank, which saw …
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GCC banking sector performance to be resilient in 2018 in slow growth environment
Dubai: The banking sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to deliver a stable performance in 2018, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, particularly in the largest banking systems such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to rating …
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Dubai Financial Market : Real estate stocks to boost UAE bourses – Analysis
Dubai – Mubasher: The UAE stock markets are likely to see a bullish trend during Thursday’s trading session and over the coming sessions as real estate stocks are expected to resume rising. By the end of Wednesday’s trades, the Dubai Financial Market …
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