First Gulf Bank sees improvement in Abu Dhabi economy on infrastructure projects, eyeing international expansion east and converting wealth management business to private banking offering. Read Article First Gulf Bank breaks through Dh1bn barrier
First Gulf Bank has confirmed that all Emirati Al Awwal Islamic Certificate owners will receive a return of 1.5 per cent on the total value of the certificates they hold. Read Article Bank confirms returns for Emirati customers
World markets are euphoric after the US extends record highs hit on Tuesday, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average erasing losses from the financial crisis. Read Article Markets stir to life with US recovery
Banks in the Emirates are finding lucrative opportunities in the shift in the oil trade towards Asia as the US shale gas revolution diminishes the importance of the world's largest economy to the Middle East. Read Article UAE banks follow oil to the East
First Gulf Bank expects double-digit loan book growth during the year ahead as it plans office openings in South Korea and China. Read Article First Gulf Bank bullish
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
The Saudi prince currently developing the world's tallest tower has invited the Dubai developer Emaar to help to develop an even higher building - a mile high - in one of the world's largest cities. Going for a mile-high building
