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Qatar Islamic Bank, the Gulf state's largest sharia-compliant lender by assets, reported a 30.4% jump in fourth-quarter net profit, according to Reuters calculations, beating analyst forecasts.

Muscat - Alizz islamic bank reported a net loss of RO5.5mn for the year ended December 31, 2014. The bank had reported a net loss of RO3.23mn for period from November 2, 2012 to December 31, 2013.

Muscat - Alizz islamic bank reported a net loss of RO5.5mn for the year ended December 31, 2014. The bank had reported a net loss of RO3.23mn for period from November 2, 2012 to December 31, 2013.

DUBAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally on U.S. data, euro slides further MKTS/GLOB* Oil closes up for first week in eight after supportive reports O/R* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mixed; poor Q4 results weigh on Sa

Publisher boosts print run of 'survivors issue' as long lines form in Germany.

Counting the Cost examines how a Greek exit could impact the eurozone.