Egypt’s transformation into one of the emerging economic powerhouses of the twenty-first century has been powered by a combination of smart, reformist economic policies and the hard work and innovation of the private sector. To business leaders here, success is about more than just profits.

Egypt needs to create over 700,000 new jobs every single year, which will require average economic growth of 7% per annum,” says Hassan Abdalla, vice chairman and managing director of Arab African International Bank (AAIB), one of the nation’s leading private-sector financial institutions.

iven the depth of the Egyptian market, he stresses the need to broaden the financial system beyond banking to include other forms of financing such as private equity funds, consumer finance companies, especially mortgage finance, leasing and venture capital. Empowering SMEs is another crucial area for invigorating the financial system. To a considerable extent, these developments are in the process, but they need to have the proper regulations to have them work effectively. This is perceived as increasingly the role to be played by the private sector and NGOs with the government role tilting towards becoming the regulator.

Arab African International Bank is well-equipped to lead change in the Egyptian financial market. Abdalla is the CEO who leveraged the bank to become a forerunner in the Egyptian market in a record time. A visionary banker with a piercing insight partly attributed to his long experience in international financial markets in Europe and the U.S, a deep feel of the potentials of the local market and the inherent competitiveness of AAIB. “It is our deep knowledge of the market, our ability to move fast, our ability to face less risk in innovative ways, and to serve our clients with deep understanding of their needs”, he says.

Established as the first private sector bank in Egypt in 1964, AAIB has placed itself at the centre of an exciting emerging economy through a long, successful history that has combined innovation and trusted partnerships with its customers – from individual account holders to industrial conglomerates. AAIB has posted the industry’s top growth figures for five years running as the Egyptian economy liberalizes and expands. From being the first bank to introduce a foreign currency trading desk in the 1960s to the introduction of credit cards in the 1980s and smart cards in 2003, AAIB has always ensured that its clients enjoy innovative services from a trusted local partner. The bank’s status as the leading private-sector player in Egypt has been affirmed by awards from international observers including Euromoney (“Best Bank in Egypt” for 2007) and the Financial Times, whose banking publication The Banker named AAIB Egypt’s “Bank of the Year” in 2006. International ratings agency Moody’s, in recognizing the bank’s solid prospects moving forward, upgraded its credit rating for the bank in 2006, moving it from an “A” with a positive outlook to “A+” with a stable outlook.

Have you ever research how to lose weight quickly, only to realize that a lot of what comes up is quite costly? I just came across an 8-week laser weight loss program for $2000. I’m sure if the person is motivated and follows it diligently, they will in fact lose weight. But not everyone has that much extra $$ to throw at it. So it got me thinking, what are some tips for losing weight that won’t put a major dent in your bank account!

1) Label readers. Can’t fool you right? Actually Consumer Reports published a story how much we’re being fooled by food labels. Not only should you pay attention to the actual ingredients in the product, but read the calories. It might read -200 calories per serving- but pay attention to what an actual serving size is according to them. Quite often its – the product in the box. So of all a sudden those 200 calories are up to 400 or 600!

2) Diet Pop. One would think that switching to calorie free soda would help with weight loss. Study after study proves otherwise. In fact diet pop drinkers tend to be 6 waist sizes bigger than regular pop drinkers. There has been evidence to suggest aspartame (a sugar substitute in pop) has been lined to raising blood sugar levels, a key element in fat gain.

3) Sleep. Sleep is an essential part of our overall diet and fitness plan. Our body repairs itself during sleep and releases something called, human growth hormone, which aids in weight loss. But did you also know that on average, people who don’t feel well rested tend to eat an additional 300 calories a day?? When our bodies are sluggish, our metabolism slows down to conserve our energy resources. It also triggers our cortisol levels which increases our appetite. So next time you want to stay up late to catch your favorite program, PVR it and enjoy a restful sleep.

4) Turn down the heat. It’s a fact, when our bodies are cold, they will burn fat to heat us up! Our muscles contract and use stored fat to help heat us up. So turn the thermostat down a few notches, save some coin while you’re at it! Or enjoy a brisk walk in the winter weather. These are all simple tips for losing weight with an easy diet and fitness plan.

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I was in a bank last week waiting to pay in a cheque while the 3 cashiers attended the queue of about 10 people; so 20 minutes after looking around at all the usual 0 per cent credit card offers and low rate loans, I was surprised when the cashier asked me if I had one of their ‘new’ current accounts.

‘New’ I thought; I’d only started banking with them in the last 8 months, how could I have an old current account!? “Oh yes” said the cashier, “we have new current accounts that offer travel insurance, mobile phone insurance and motor breakdown cover.” I thought I was in a Churchill car insurance advert for a minute!

“Hhmmm, ‘new’ current account,” I thought – doesn’t this mean ‘monthly fee’ current account?? I like the way the current accounts that charge you on a monthly basis have all been named dramatically like the ‘Ultimate Reward’ or ‘Gold Rewards’ ‘Advantage’, ‘Premier’ etc, etc…But that’s all I like about them to be honest.

All the benefits or ‘Rewards’ for your monthly fee seem to include ‘* Exclusions apply’ even to things like travel insurance. ‘Worldwide annual multi-trip travel insurance for you and your family’ – read the leaflet; but then a huge ‘* Exclusions apply – please refer to the terms and conditions.’ So you have to trawl through the thousands of ‘T’s & C’s’ to make sure you don’t fall into any of the exclusions! Who honestly bothers to read absolutely everything?

I would guess that the level of insurance and motor breakdown cover you’d get with a current account doesn’t compare to the level of cover you’d receive if you bought the same mobile phone insurance, travel insurance, or motor breakdown cover as separate policies. But then again I might be wrong…

In any case I’m ceratinly not going to start paying for a banking service that I can get absolutely free without all the gimmicks of ‘freebies’ – You get nothing for free and that’s certainly the case here because you’re paying a monthly fee, so how can it be free?! One day I might take the time to actually read through all the insurance cover terms to see exactly what you get for your money I bet it’s not that much!

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Having a credit card is a great thing indeed, although most are hard to obtain for those who have a less than perfect credit history. The restrictions for getting most credit cards are so tough that those who have bad credit may find it nearly impossible to get a credit card, or they find themselves hit with extremely high APR rates, and find it hard to compete with the interest.

For those who have less than perfect credit or no bank account, there is hope. There are credit cards known as no bank account cards, that can help those with bad credit. These types of credit cards are quite easy to obtain, and they can actually help you to get your credit back and track and live the life youve always dreamed of.

Credit cards of this type are pre-loaded, meaning that the credit limit you have it what you load onto the card, by pre payment. If you want to control your spending and know how much you have, this credit card is what you need. They are also great for those who want to learn about managing money as well. Another great thing about these cards is the fact that they will give you power and convenience of a credit card – yet they will allow you to live within the means of your income as well.

Before you rush and get one of these credit cards, you should first look around and find the best deal possible. Most no bank account credit cards offer you same rewards and incentives of traditional credit cards, along with online access to your account. The best cards are accepted across the world, and offer you ATM access for instant cash. If a card doesnt offer you these types of features, you should pass it by and look for one that does.

Other things to look for with no bank account credit cards include low APR rates, no annual fees, and excellent customer support. Customer support is very important with these types of credit cards, as you dont want a card that doesnt offer you great customer support. If you encounter a problem, you want a company that is going to be there when it matters the most.

If you take your time and research no bank account credit cards, youll find one that you cant refuse. There are many to choose from, especially if you look online. You should always compare features and rates, and look for companies that offer you cards with excellent features and low rates. This way, you can get everything you love from traditional credit cards – without having to worry about your credit or needing to have a bank account.

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The global economic crisis in 2008 had a great impact on the U.A.E. Several banks reported that there were high non-performing loans from 2009 to 2011. Thankfully, the economy recovered well and quickly after the financial meltdown. The reason that the U.A.E. could recover so quickly, was because they immediately set up an additional liquidity facility of around 14 billion dollars, which was available to the banks should they need it, but was luckily not really used. This crucial move stabilized the banks, and prevented further repercussions from the financial crisis. With the proactive steps taken by the government, as well as the blessing of natural crude oil, the economy of the U.A.E was able to bounce back quite effortlessly from what seemed like complete bankruptcy to most people.

There are around 23 local banks in the U.A.E., as well as 28 foreign banks operating there. These banks also have special Islamic banking, which has become increasingly famous in recent years. There are different kinds of accounts available, and foreigners have the option of opening their bank accounts either in the local currency, or in a foreign currency. Almost all the banks in the U.A.E. allow their customers to avail of personal Internet banking. The country in general is technologically savvy, and almost everything can be done over the web. Apart form this, all banks have ATM facilities, and customers of one bank can use the ATM of another bank. There is also a number of business banking facilities available to the large number of businessmen in the country. Current account holders can make cheque payments for all of their day-to-day expenses. Based on the credit of the account holder, overdraft facilities are also available to current account holders.

Whether you having personal or corporate banking needs, the banks in the U.A.E. are more than capable of helping you reach your goals. Even though they did meet with a slight set back due to the financial crisis, they have showed great power in being able to recover so fast, when most of the world is still reeling from the aftermath of the economic meltdown. The Central Bank of the U.A.E. has laid down several guidelines in 2011 to regulate loans and other banking services offered to individuals in an attempt to control all the banking to ensure stability. The export of oil from the entire gulf region has doubled since the year 2009. They exports have now reached 1 trillion Dollars. It is expected that by 2020, the figure will reach 2 trillion Dollars. With such promising figures, it is evident that the banking sector in the U.A.E. is really very strong.

If becoming an exotic dancer has ever crossed your mind, youve probably asked yourself how much money can I make? Because this and a lot of other questions are running through your mind, I wrote “How To Be A Stripper: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know But Were Too Afraid To Ask” to help answer this and many other questions.

My first night dancing, I brought home a whopping $60. It was definitely discouraging because I thought Id be bringing home at least $300 if not more. The thing I failed to understand about stripping is that making the big bucks doesnt happen over night. There is a learning curve to understanding how to make money you can make off dancing on stage and learning how to get customers to buy lap dances from you.

Because most dance sets are made up of two 3.5 minute long songs, the club will have approximately eight girls dancing per hour. Keep in mind that there is at least a 30 second interval between dancers, so there is a chance that only seven girls will go up on stage per hour/per stage.

What does this mean for you? Depending on how many stages there are in your club, how many girls are on the rotation schedule, and how many customers there are, youll most likely make between $10 and $50 per stage show.

Once you learn the art of getting a customer to buy a lap dance from you, youll easily increase your earnings per night. Since you are only on stage for approximately 7 minutes per hour, youll want to make the most of the other 53 minutes.

Most lap dances are between $10 and $20 per dance, so the key to making a lot of money is to keep your customer buying dances from you once youve already got him in your chair. The best thing to do is make your lap dance the most seductive during the last 30 seconds. When you can hear the song starting to end, ask your customer if he wants you to continue. If youve done it right, hell want more!

Taking the money you make off stage dances and adding it to the money you can make by getting customers to buy lap dances from you, you can make between $80 and $100 an HOUR. Of course, this amount may vary some nights youll make more and some nights youll make less, but this is the average you should expect.

When your credit history is proving to be a hindrance to your financial well-being, perhaps it is time for you to get a secured credit card. One of the cards worth your consideration would be the Orchard Bank MasterCard secured card issued by the HSBC Bank of Nevada.

This card targets customers with poor or limited credit ratings, and aids them towards improving their credit histories. A secured credit card works by requiring the card holder to deposit cash into their credit card account prior to utilization. This way, this credit card prevents its card owners from incurring more debt whilst helping them re-establish their credit history.

An additional advantage unique to this card is that the deposits in the account are paid interests by the bank. In the effort to establish a healthy credit rating, customers must bear in mind that late payments must be avoided, and they have to be aware of the current annual percentage rate for the card as the APR of the Orchard Bank Secured Credit card is based on a variable rate. Although, the regular rate now stands at 15.90%, the actual rate is dependent on the Prime Rate. APRs for cash advances are higher than most cards at 23.40%, with a minimum rate of 19.99%.

Interestingly enough, the annual fees for the Orchard Bank Secured Credit Card is lower than other most unsecured credit cards. Balances above $1000 will only incur fees of $35 whilst card holders who have charged more than their credit limits will only be charged only $29. Also, there are periodic reviews of the credit limit for each account, so regular payments will enable the card holder to obtain higher credit limits and at the same time improving their credit history.

Finally, the Orchard Bank secured credit card also offers a lot of perks not evident in other competing credit cards. These would include Internet services, emergency replacements for stolen cards as well as numerous protection services against fraud and identity theft.