Police foil $14.4 billion fraud
Iranian fraudster wanted by Interpol; police call attempt "stupid."
June 6, 2010 3:51Salameh: Remittances into Lebanon mitigate threat posed by public debt
The central bank governor said that a high growth rate is the country’s challenge for the future.
May 19, 2010 10:13Banks in UAE will face Dubai World fallout in second quarter
With 15 billion in exposure to Dubai World, the central bank expects UAE’s local banks will take brunt of restructuring impact.
April 26, 2010 9:11Further Dubai aid ‘won’t be necessary’
Emirate isn’t likely to need more central bank support, says Sultan bin Nasser al-Suwaidi.
March 15, 2010 6:43UAE banks to see more bad loans this year
Non-performing loans are expected to increase to 6.4 percent, a central bank official said on Tuesday.
February 9, 2010 12:01UAE central bank expects “low” growth in 2010
The country will see “real economic growth in 2011,” according to the bank.
February 8, 2010 8:27Seven people arrested in the UAE for $10 billion fraud
The men apparently tried to fraudulently withdraw $10 billion from the UAE Central Bank.
January 23, 2010 8:03Central banks in GCC monetary union countries stop public sector loans
Central banks in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait…
January 3, 2010 4:18
Pulling the cords
The UAE government is planning to introduce a unified lending system for all the banks across the country.
December 9, 2009 1:46UAE: Banks to clear cheques on same day
Starting November 14, banks in the UAE will clear cheques deposited before 10am by 5pm that day…
November 4, 2009 12:31
Damas digging deep
The jewellery company has appointed PWC as an external auditor to scrutinize the “unauthorized transactions” performed by its ex-CEO.
October 15, 2009 4:20UAE: 13 banks exposed to Saad and Algosaibi fiascos, says central bank governor
The UAE central bank governor announced on Monday that 13 banks…
September 28, 2009 2:12Bahrain economy may grow 3pc in 2009, says central bank governor
The central bank governor of Bahrain’s, Rasheed al-Maraj, said he anticipates the kingdom’s economy…
September 28, 2009 2:11
UAE banks: buoyant, not beaten
Comments made by the UAE central bank’s governor suggest that banks in the country are not doing too badly.
January 22, 2009 11:43
Jittery UAE banks reach for lifeline
And others in the region may follow. “It's as close as this place comes to a reality check,” says one analyst.
September 23, 2008 12:31
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