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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 | 22:03 GMT
 

  • Gulf International Bank raises SR2 Billion


    Gulf International Bank (GIB) announced the successful closure of its Saudi Riyal-denominated bond issue, which was launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last week through the Bank's Riyadh branch. Press Release - 09Nov 12:33GMT
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  • 16 firms borrow $206.5 mln in KSE parallel market


    The total loans of 16 companies listed in the parallel market of the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) are estimated at KD 59 million (USD 206.5 million), according to an economic report. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 09Nov 08:32GMT
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  • Kuwait MPs listen to government views on defaulters fund


    The Kuwaiti National Assembly (parliament) financial and economic committee on Sunday listened to the government's opinion about the latest developments for a planned fund of defaulters. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 09Nov 08:30GMT
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  • JSC halts trading in shares of Arab Assurers


    Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) on Sunday suspended trading in the shares of Arab Assurers as of yesterday until another notice. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:10GMT
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  • SDC details stakes of Jordanians in banks, insurance and industrial companies


    Jordanian investments in the banking sector until the end of last month amounted to JD4.8 billion representing 42.2 per cent of total investments. At JD5.8 billion, Arab investments in the sector accounted for 51.4 per cent while foreign investors had a 6 per cent stake with JD716 million. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:10GMT
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  • Jordan's banks and major shareholding firms profits poised to rise next year


    As of the third quarter of this year, banks and major shareholding companies became upbeat and more encouraged. They resumed announcing their profits though, in some cases, without comparing them to last year's profits. Jordan Times - 09Nov 08:08GMT
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  • Chedid granted licence to operate in Qatar


    Chedid & Associates Qatar LLC, has been granted License No. 115 to operate in Qatar by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), the company has announced. The Peninsula - 09Nov 07:59GMT
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  • MasterCard posts 18.2% growth in Mena


    MasterCard yesterday released its third-quarter results, posting a healthy graph in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. Emirates Business 24/7 - 09Nov 07:57GMT
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  • Loan classification to be studied further in UAE


    Even as the recession-hit developed markets are tightening banking regulations with a view to strengthening the capital base and risk management system in the banking industry, the Central Bank of UAE has proposed new regulations for wholesale banks, mortgage loans and protection of consumers. Emirates Business 24/7 - 09Nov 07:56GMT
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  • Positive cues likely to keep UAE markets stable in Q4


    A wave of good numbers from the domestic and international markets are expected to give momentum to the UAE stock markets in the fourth quarter, analysts believe. Emirates Business 24/7 - 09Nov 07:49GMT
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