07/26/2012

Gulf bank results reflect state spending

Emirates NBD, Dubai's biggest bank by market value, posted a 13 per cent drop in second-quarter earnings, its fourth consecutive quarterly drop. The earnings fell as costs increased and the lender made further provisions on state-linked debt.

07/25/2012

Bank Sohar first half profit soars

Bank Sohar has performed well in all key financial parameters. Net interest income jumped 19.51 per cent to RO20.009 million in the first half of this year, from RO16.742 million for the period ended June 30.