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The drop in the price of oil has caused large-scale damage to the economies of the region. (File photo)

March 16th, 2017 - 08:58 GMT

Drop in MENA banks' liquidity expected in 2017: World Union of Arab Bankers

Arab banks are expected to drop in liquidity due to the expected decline in deposit growth and a regression in asset quality, according to the president of the World Union of Arab Bankers.

Restructuring the flow of Arab capital would pave the way for a rapid development in the region’s financial sector

April 12th, 2012 - 08:33 GMT

Economic recovery starts with the Arab banking sector

According to a study conducted by the Union of Arab Banks last year on 'SMEs Bank Loans in the (MENA) region,' revealed that the percentage of loans provided by banks to the SMEs does not exceed 8 percent

January 8th, 2012 - 05:28 GMT

Omani banks and the funding of SMEs

Syrians are now buying foreign currencies on a scale that threatens the country’s economy, and the demand for the Syrian pound in other Arab countries is declining fast

December 1st, 2011 - 05:59 GMT

Syrian currency declines 30% and is expected to fall further

Most Arab banks currently maintain excellent capitalisation rates enabling them to immediately meet the proposed requirements under Basel III

November 24th, 2011 - 03:06 GMT

Union of Arab Banks calls on regulators to address micro-finance

The popular uprisings and political crises that hit several Arab countries will see a decrease in Arab GDP growth from 4.84 percent in 2010 to 3.76 percent in 2011, head of the Lebanese Banking Association Joseph Torbey said

November 17th, 2011 - 07:22 GMT

Arab banks to pursue emergency economic plan

Arab bankers say they are hopeful in the long-term as long as the region's leaders move quickly to enact economic reforms that will help small businesses, boost trade and create jobs

June 27th, 2011 - 01:06 GMT

Arab bankers apprehensive over fallout of Mideast unrest

September 21st, 2010 - 02:57 GMT

UAB’s Media Economic Forum commences tomorrow

June 23rd, 2010 - 12:49 GMT

Ahli United Bank’s GCEO Receives Top Regional Award Adel El-Labban Named ‘Arab Banker of the Year 2009”

June 9th, 2010 - 12:21 GMT

Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer Receives Union of Arab Banks Delegation

June 2nd, 2010 - 08:47 GMT

Hawkamah and UAB Announce 2010 Hawkamah-UAB Bank Corporate Governance Award

December 29th, 2009 - 08:42 GMT

Arab Society of Certified Accountants holds its Annual Meeting in Beirut

December 6th, 2009 - 12:13 GMT