VOL. XLVI

No 33

18-August-2003

UAE

RATINGS

Capital Intelligence Puts First Gulf Bank Ratings On Positive Outlook

Capital Intelligence announced on 7 August that it had placed the ratings of Abu Dhabis First Gulf Bank (FGB) on a positive outlook following the continuing improvement in its financials. Foreign currency ratings were affirmed at BBB- long-term and A3 short-term while the financial strength rating was maintained at BBB-. The banks investment grade ratings are underpinned by its strong...