Dubai Islamic Bank - UAE

Dubai's third-largest bank by market value, makes $82m profit in three months to June 30.

DIB said that it is 'currently evaluating the possibilities' of increasing its stake.

Dubai Islamic Bank eyes 1m customers, plans 10 new branches by 2010 end.

Bank made a net profit of $54.4m in Q1, sharply missing analysts predictions.

Dubai Islamic Bank to cover financing requirements for Habshan 5 Plant.

UAE finance ministry has agreed to grant the Dubai Islamic Bank with wakala capital.

Deal will allow bank to provide sharia compliant financing or products.

The debt woes of Dubai property conglomerate Nakheel could prompt an overhaul of bankruptcy laws in the wider Gulf.

New survey reveals 28.6% growth for Shariah compliant banks amid downturn.

Islamic fund set to tap mid-income housing developments around Riyadh.

Official documents reveal extent of campaign to tackle corruption.

Detentions were part of a series of high-level arrests as gov't aims to root out corruption.

Dubai Islamic Bank posts a net profit of AED450m($122.5m) in the second quarter.

Bank awarded preliminary banking licence by Central Bank of Jordan.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Dubai finance chief steps down from roles including National Bonds, Taaleem.

Purchase by DIB part of tender offer to retire $200m of outstanding sukuk certifcates.

EGM confirms $1.2bn increase to fund expansion and protect lending position.

Dubai Islamic Investment Group, with 40% bank stake will get preference.

Dubai Islamic Bank announces dividend and bonus shares payout and outlines financial stength.

Dubai Islamic Bank defrauded out of $501m, say documents at the Public Prosecutor's office.

Chairman says bank has 'strong' liquidity position, and total assets of AED84bn.

Islamic bank inks a founding member sponsorship deal with Hawkamah Institute.

Two of Dubai's largest lenders raise minimum salary required to get personal loan.

Dubai Islamic Bank offers new service to customers after agreement with RTA.

Head of Dubai Islamic Bank says ambitious plans may be forced onto back burner.

Deyaar corruption probe continues with arrest of Saad Abdul Razak.

Another bad day for real estate giant Emaar, Kuwait only bourse showing positive.

Fatigue selling sets in as Oman index loses another 5% in 30% fall since June 12.

Falling oil prices plays part in disappointing day for the region's share traders.

New anti-money laundering system implemented across the bank's operations in UAE and Pakistan

Dubai's Millennium Finance Corporation named as consultant to tender, says official report.

UPDATE 1: Emirate's public prosecutor promises strict and prompt action against offenders.

Oracle Flexcube to provide full suite of core banking solutions, including Islamic finance, to DIB

Dubai Islamic Bank affiliate posts $67mn profit on back of sales and international expansion.

Fund to do deals with Turkish, Indian financial services firms and Gulf retailer.

Better bank compliance, transparency urged in wake of investigation into irregularities at Dubai Islamic.

Omair Mooraj second former Dubai Islamic employee caught up in fraud investigation.

Ex-vice president of UAE's largest Islamic lender questioned in fraud probe.

Dubai Islamic Bank hit by the police investigation into its property affiliate Deyaar.

Bank sees Q1 profit rises 31% to $151.4mn, helped by lending to UAE's realty sector.

Lender agrees undisclosed stake in Millennium Finance to help it expand.

State-owned utility shuts syndication of $2bn one-year Islamic loan, banking source says.

And banks and telecom companies the most attractive industries, Morgan Stanley says.

There is huge demand for women's only banking services across the Middle East prompting several banks in the region to launch female only products. Dubai Islamic Bank has gone one step further by opening five official women only branches and launching a women's credit card and auto finance as part of its Johara service. Rana Hindawi, product development manager at Johara, tells Holly Sands more about the service.

Dubai Islamic Bank's ladies banking division Johara has launched two new products; the Johara Al Islami credit card and an auto finance service exclusively for women.

Dubai Islamic Bank sees Q3 net income rise 25.2% to $106.2mn, missing forecasts.

Figures reflect growing capital base and confidence in regional markets, according to Ernst & Young.

New Escrow law aims to sustain Dubai's property boom, take financial risk out of buying off-plan property.

Three leading banks have launched escrow accounts following amendments in Dubai's property law in a bid to increase transparency levels within the emirate's real estate sector.

The Dubai Land Department has defended escrow accounts amid rumours of "grey areas" for developers registered as offshore.

Three leading banks launch escrow accounts following amendments to Dubai's property law.

Dubai Islamic Bank has launched the region's first escrow 'trust' account service for real estate developers.

Waqf Trust Services will offer family wealth protection and succession planning advice according to sharia principles.

Dubai Islamic Bank is looking at selling a convertible bond that complies with Islam's ban on interest.

The Dubai port operator has narrowed the price guidance on its 10-year Islamic bond.

DIB teams with Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs to provide Sharia compliant access to hedge funds.

Scope Information Systems, a leading Dubai based systems integrator and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) launched the first phase of a two-phase project to integrate the bank's internal communications, business process management (BPM) and workflow automation onto one easy-to-use platform.

How new sukuk structures can balance commercial imperatives with the demands of Shariah compliance.

Dubai Islamic Bank expects an 80% increase in its Islamic bond management business.

WEF special: projects in areas such as transport, energy and finance aim to boost the economy.

The first of two Boulevard Plaza towers in the Burj Dubai district is set to launch this Sunday.

Firm will increase the value of UAE projects five times by 2009 following next week's IPO.

Dubai Islamic Bank plans to more than double its network by mid-2008.

The bank's $115m first-quarter profits are up 28% on last year; total income rose 38%.

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has deployed a solution from financial software vendor Check Free that confirms the validity of day-to-day transactions.

The bank has said a report in UAE daily al-Bayan is 'totally untrue'.

As the UAE launches a money laundering investigation, we look at how technology can play in a part in stopping this illegal activity.

Deyaar, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) during the first half of 2007.

Dubai Islamic Bank is to make its property unit a public joint stock company.

Standard Chartered is among those who will manage the Dubai Islamic Bank's inaugural U.S. dollar sukuk.

There are growing opportunities for private equity investors as regional businesses realise the advantages of external funding and demand for infrastructure projects increases

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