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KUWAIT FOCUS | A
cautious transformation? The oil boom has leveraged Kuwait’s
advance towards sustainable growth but more needs to be done, says George
Kardouche in this special Focus presentation, featuring exclusive interviews
with eminent bankers ... view PDF
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ALBARAKA | ABG
looks ahead after IPO Albaraka Banking Group's successful US$1 billion
fund-raising has given it added flexibility with plans for expansion, says CEO
Adnan A Yousif in an interview with Arab Banker ...
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GIC | The secret
of its success? Gulf Investment Corporation's exemplary performance has
spotlighted its adherence to best practice and a clear strategic vision, says
CEO Hisham Al-Razzuqi in an interview with Arab Banker ...
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CIB | Aiming for a
regional presence Hisham Ezz Al-Arab of Commercial International Bank
(Egypt) SAE explains to Arab Banker developments since an investor group
acquired a key stake in the bank ... view
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LEBANON | Counting
the costs of the war Florence Eid examines the financial implications of
rebuilding Lebanon's infrastructure, destroyed in the summer 2006 war ...
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IMF | Potential
and prospects for IMF reform Edwin M Truman, Senior Fellow, Peterson
Institute for International Economics, Washington DC, examines issues
surrounding International Monetary Fund reforms in the context of the Singapore
talks ... view PDF |
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MARKETS | Hedge
Funds - strategies for choosing the right managers John Bauer, Senior
Vice-President, Asset Management, United Gulf Bank, examines the global scene
for hedge funds and outlines the precautions investors need to take when
selecting a fund manager for maximum security and returns ...
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SAUDI ARABIA |
Greening the Kingdom - A cost / benefit analysis Elie Elhadj examines
Saudi Arabia's agricultural development and the challenges it poses to
non-renewable water resources and future supplies ...
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ART & CULTURE |
Catching up on Islamic art Western art museums are scrambling to attract
more audiences for Islamic art, or just to increase displays aimed at building
up public 'understanding' of Islamic cultures and civilisations, but is that
enough? asks Sajid Rizvi ... view PDF
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BOOKS
reviews of recently published books ... view
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