Special Report: Banking and Finance

SUBSCRIBE TO MEED NOW Dear Colleague, Despite the global financial downturn, MEED's research into the performance of the GCC banking sector in 2008 shows that most of the largest institutions continued to grow their assets. The outlook for 2009 is healthy, thanks to governments' monetary easing and fiscal stimulus packages. As the cash injections boost the flow of credit through the banking system, Gulf banks are expected to record another year of growth. Read all about this and more in MEED's Special Report on Gulf Banking and Finance:           Gulf banks ride out the downturn           Credit markets tighten further in the Gulf           Lebanese banks' profits boost domestic lending           Cairo seeks strength through banking reform           Export agencies come to the fore in the region           Commentary: Gulf banks should start lending Subscribe to MEED now for continued access to this and future Special Reports to help you do business in the Middle East. Yours sincerely, Richard Thompson Editor P.S. This exclusive access is only available to you for the next 3 days, so don't delay, CLICK HERE now.               To subscribe please call +971 (4) 390 0436 or +971 (4) 362 5406             Emap Ltd. Registered Office: Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London NW1 7EJ. Registered in England and Wales, no. 537204