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Bahrain Islamic Bank ratings cutMoody's has cut Bahrain Islamic Bank's (BisB) supported issuer ratings to Ba3 / Not Prime from Ba1 / Not Prime following the rating agency's review for downgrade initiated in June last year. In addition, Moody's has set the More… |
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Bahrain plans 'green energy' agencyBahrain could soon have an energy agency that would focus on green power working closely with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), said the country's energy minister. Dr Abdulhussain Mirza said the “super agency” would work More… |
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Reform of credit rating agencies urgedRating agencies need to become more transparent and less dominant if they are no longer to pose a risk to the financial system, a Bank of England research paper argues. Debate about how to reform the ratings business has gathered pace sinc More… |
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Magna re-launches after makeoverMagna, the media buying, planning and consulting arm of Middle East Communications Network (MCN), was re-launched with an all-new look and brand identity. The new logo, new brand campaign, new offices and new clients, herald the next stage More… |
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Artaaj opens Abu Dhabi officeArtaaj, a full service agency, is setting up a branch in Abu Dhabi, to tap into the incredible growth in the meetings and events industry in the emirate. A recent survey of meetings, incentives, conference and event professionals tipped Ab More… |
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New Singapore visa agency namedThe Consulate General of Singapore has announced the appointment of VFS Global as its third visa processing agency in Dubai to accept applications for Singapore visas. Visitors now have a choice of three agencies for them to submit their v More… |
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Interbrand names new directorInterbrand has appointed Matthew Millard-Beer as director for International Development. In his new role, Millard-Beer will take responsibility for the firm's growth in the Middle East where he will also explore the opportunities for estab More… |
