Lebanon growth to slow to 2 percent in 2011
Lebanon's economic growth is likely to slow to 2 percent this year, Central Bank governor Riad Salameh told a banking conference on Thursday.
November 24, 2011 2:05Malaysia IFSB names Bahrain c. bank gov as council chair
The Malaysia-based Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) named Bahrain's central bank governor, Rasheed al-Maraj, as chairman of the Islamic regulatory body's council for 2012, the IFSB said in a statement on Sunday.
November 20, 2011 11:29Gulf banks safe from Euro woes – Oman central bank gov
Gulf states should be largely unaffected by the euro zone debt crisis as their banks have minimal exposure to the bloc's debt, the head of Oman's central bank said on Friday, though he warned that they would not be immune to a broader global slowdown.
November 19, 2011 1:32UAE central bank gov concerned about Euro crisis
The UAE is concerned about the impact of a worsening European sovereign debt crisis but the OPEC member's central bank does not see a need for new liquidity measures for local banks, its head said on Tuesday.
November 15, 2011 11:48
IBAN blunders, already?
The nationwide implementation of IBANs is a good thing. But Precious de Leon thinks gaffes are bound to happen along the way, especially with only a month before the deadline.
October 18, 2011 3:59Syrian Central Bank curbs foreign currency sales
The Central Bank commission responsible for combating money laundering and terrorism financing said they should only offer foreign currency when there was "economic justification" for the transaction.
August 15, 2011 3:38
UAE to tighten banks’ liquidity management guidelines
New rules to reduce severity of liquidity problems; Banks need to comply with new rules from September
June 1, 2011 2:19
Doha Bank sees no layoffs in Islamic business
Islamic bank employees retained, excess staff redeployed; Creating new project and risk advisory division at bank
May 24, 2011 3:00
Approval of UAE public debt law imminent
Law would limit UAE government debt to 25 per cent of GDP $55bn, with the Central Bank expected to handle local issues.
May 11, 2011 10:16
Bahrain BFX to launch conventional trade after delay
Originally planned to launch on March 7, BFX seems finally set to launch in two weeks with the bourse to remaining in Bahrain despite recent unrest.
April 6, 2011 2:46
Oil near 2-1/2-year peak on Middle East, weak dollar
Central bankers claim no influence on oil prices but history says otherwise. Meanwhile, the Euro hits 14-month high as Libyan rebels call on NATO for more strikes.
April 6, 2011 2:38Gulf monetary union will take time -KSA central bank governor
The Kingdom's central bank governor hopes that UAE re-join "when the time is right for them."
March 26, 2011 4:22
Hold the phone
Sniff. Sniff. Will cold calls eventually be a thing of the past?
March 22, 2011 12:50UAE sees no capital outflows due to unrest -Central Bank
Dollar peg not seen at risk from potential outflows; C.bank gov says not worried about inflation; Inflation seen in very low single-digits
March 10, 2011 3:51
Some (generally) good moves
The Central Banks new retail banking rules are a welcome intervention… for the most part. There’s just one little thing bothering us.
February 28, 2011 3:06
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26