Rasheed Al Maraj
Bahrain announces new governor
Former BNP Paribas executive will take over in February from Al Maraj
Islamic Financial Services Board issues new guiding principles
New guidelines focus on liquidity risk management and stress testing for institutions offering Islamic financial services; new members added at latest meeting
Boom years not coming back: Bahrain’s Al Maraj
Central Bank of Bahrain governor Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj says shareholders must recognise past boom years will not return and consolidate industries
Bahrain’s Al-Maraj calls for new Islamic finance business model
Central Bank of Bahrain governor Rasheed Al-Maraj says Islamic financial institutions should cover essential activities to generate more steady income stream
Bahrain's Al Maraj on pros of conservatism
The governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain tells Malan Rietveld that the country’s conservative approach to finance, regulation and construction is paying dividends in a time of crisis.
Bahrain's Al Maraj calls for more liberalisation
The six member states making up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must further liberalise their economies if their recent economic success is to continue, says Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, the governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Gulf may escape contagion
Rasheed Al Maraj, the governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, said Gulf markets are unlikely to see a major fallout from the slump in USsubprime mortgages as most local companies have their core businesses in the area.
Al Maraj on key developments in Bahrain
In the speech 'Key developments in Bahrain and the region' given on 8 May Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj of the Central Bank of Bahrain said collectively, the GCC countries now represent a population of some 35 million and the world's 13th largest economy.
Bahrain's Al Maraj on financial market development
In the speech 'Brief review of Bahrain's financial market developments' given on 28 April Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj of the Central Bank of Bahrain said a key element in our success as a nation has been the emphasis placed on developing our own human…
Bahrain's boom will continue says cb chief
Bahrain's economic boom is set to continue, boosted by economic and political reform and higher oil prices, Central Bank of Bahrain governor Rasheed Al Maraj said Thursday 29 March.
2010 GCC currency union date is 'challenge'
Currency union by 2010 in the Gulf region is a challenge, but could be achieved if the Gulf countries act swiftly, Central Bank of Bahrain governor said in an interview Sunday 18 March.
Iraqi central bank officials get skills boost
A five-day workshop offering training to officials from the Central Bank of Iraq was launched Monday 13 November in Bahrain.
4th IFSB summit underway
Eight central bank governors will join Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, governor of the United Arab Emirates central bank, in attending the 4th Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Summit.
Bahrain says Gulf to keep dollar peg after union
A common currency for the GCC Gulf Arab states will at first be pegged to the US dollar although the peg may be reviewed later, Bahrain's central bank governor said Thursday 20 October.
BMA gets new governor after reshuffle
The king of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, made a ministerial reshuffle this week which saw Bahrain Monetary Agency Governor Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, named Finance Minister on Saturday 15 January.