UAE’s emirates Islamic bank prices $500 million sukuk
Sukuk is EIB's second debt sale this year; Islamic bond priced at 310 bps over midswaps with 4.147 pct coupon; Tight pricing suggests strong demand for issue
July 4, 2012 6:13
Dubai's ENBD Seeks Approval to Merge Islamic Units-Sources
Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest lender, is seeking approval from three government bodies to merge its two Islamic banking units, sources told Reuters on Monday.
April 9, 2012 4:53
Let’s be fair
Or: The story they begged me to write, Part Two. Are all retail banks in the UAE as bad as each other?
March 15, 2011 2:08
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24