VOL. XXXIII

NO. 25

26-MARCH-1990

Financial and Banking News

Regional Banking

Profits Rise at ALUBAF-Bahrain

Net profits at ALUBAF Arab International Bank rose to $4mn in 1989, theirhighest ever level. Net operating profits stood at $18.4mn, also the highestever level, and as a result the bank is to resume issuing dividends. A 4% payment has been recommended. The bank says its improvedperformance is due to arise in net interest income, which increased by 25% to $9mn during the year.Other income was...