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BisB invests in education with Iqra

May 7 - 13, 2008
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In its constant pursuit to offer the ultimate banking services to its customers and to meet the development of their lifestyle, Bahrain Islamic B ...

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BisB invests in education with Iqra



BankMuscat unveils new identity

May 7 - 13, 2008
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In line with its renewed impetus, Bahrain-based BankMuscat International (BMI) this week unveiled a refreshed brand name - BMI Bank BSC and accom ...

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BankMuscat unveils new identity



Malaysia palm oil exports to Bahrain rise

May 7 - 13, 2008
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Malaysian palm oil exports to Bahrain have reached 986 metric tonnes (MT) in 2007, according to latest reports from the Malaysian Palm Oil Counci ...

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Malaysia palm oil exports to Bahrain rise



KHCB increases net income by 213 per cent

May 7 - 13, 2008
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Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), one of Bahrain's leading Islamic banks, announced strong results for the first quarter of 2008.

Net inc ...

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KHCB increases net income by 213 per cent



Shamil Bank launches new savings scheme

May 7 - 13, 2008
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Shamil Bank, a leading Islamic bank in Bahrain and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank, has launched Shamil Jawaher - a new Sharia-complian ...

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Shamil Bank launches new savings scheme



Sakana increases paid-up capital to BD20 million

May 7 - 13, 2008
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A buoyant real estate market, strong investor confidence and a growing demand for Islamic mortgage finance are behind Sakana Holistic Housing Sol ...

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Sakana increases paid-up capital to BD20 million



Benefits from new FTA may take time

May 7 - 13, 2008
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Negotiations for a free trade agreement between the states of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) h ...

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Benefits from new FTA may take time



GFH net profit for first quarter up by 61 per cent

May 7 - 13, 2008
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Gulf Finance House announced that it has made a formidable start to 2008 with a net profit of $116 million, which is an increase of 61 per cent a ...

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GFH net profit for first quarter up by 61 per cent



American Express names veteran as group head

May 7 - 13, 2008
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In a move to strengthen its commercial card (corporate products) business, American Express Middle East announced the appointment of Mark Turner ...

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American Express names veteran  as group head