Saturday, 31 July 2010

Abu Dhabi hotel demand drops

Hotel demand in Abu Dhabi dropped 22 per cent during the first five months of the year, compared to the same period in 2009, the latest report from Jones Lang LaSalle has revealed.

NBAD posts 21% profit increase

National Bank of Abu Dhabi has reported a 21 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of the year.

ADIB agrees US$50m Islamic finance facility

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has agreed to provide a AED183.5m Islamic finance facility to help fund the future growth of Gulf Marine Services.

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