BANKS
	Last updated: 12-12-2006
	Merrill Lynch Bank Suisse, PO Box 3911, Dubai Tel :04 3975555 Fax :04 3975252 Representative Office
	Middle East Bank Ltd., PO Box 5547, Dubai Tel :04 2256 256 Fax :04 2268005 Locally Incorporated Bank
	National Bank of Fujairah, PO Box 2979, Dubai Tel :04 3971700 Fax :04 3979100 Locally Incorporated Bank
	National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, PO Box 1531, Dubai Tel :04 2226291 Fax :04 2281312 Locally Incorporated Bank
	United Bank Ltd., PO Box 1000, Dubai Tel :04 2267191 Fax :2269209 Foreign Bank
	Dubai Islamic Bank, PO Box 1080, Dubai Tel :04 2953000 Fax :04 2954111 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Emirates Bank International Ltd., PO Box 2923, Dubai Tel :04 2256 256 Fax :04 2268005 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Emirates Industrial Bank, PO Box 5454, Dubai Tel :04 2211300 Fax :04 2232320 Specialized Bank
	First Gulf Bank, PO Box 52053, Dubai Tel :04 2278627 Fax :04 2278636 Locally Incorporated Bank
	HSBC Financial Services, Dubai Representative Office, Jumeirah Beach Road PO Box 66, Dubai, UAE Tel :04 394 8252 Fax :04 394 8747 Investment Bank
	Habib Bank A.G. Zurich, PO Box 3306, Dubai Tel :04 2214535 Fax :04 2284211 Foreign Bank
	Habib Bank Limited, PO Box 888, Dubai Tel :04 2268423 Fax :04 2260198 Foreign Bank
	Janata Bank, PO Box 3342, Dubai Tel :04 2223360 Fax :04 2246023 Foreign Bank
	Lloyds Bank PLC, Al Wasl Road, Opp. Safa Park P.O. Box 3766, Dubai, UAE Tel :04 342 2888 Fax :04 342 2988 Foreign Bank
	Mashreq Bank, PO Box 1250, Dubai Tel :04 2229131 Fax :04 2226 061 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Last updated: 05-12-2006
	National Bank of Dubai Ltd, PO Box 777, Dubai Tel :2267000 Fax :o4 2290044 Web :nbd.com Locally incorporated bank
	Arab African Int Bank, PO Box 1049, Dubai Email :aaibdxb@emirates.net.ae Tel :4 2223 131 Fax :4 2222 257 Foreign Bank
	Last updated: 06-12-2006
	ABN-AMRO Bank N.V., PO Box 2567 ABN AMRO Building Khaleed bin Whaleed Road Dubai Tel :04 5088111 Fax :04 5088222 Foreign Bank
	Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, PO Box 1719, Dubai Tel :04 2224 175 Fax :04 2215 527 Foreign Bank
	American Express Bank Ltd., Dubai Tel :04 3975000 Fax :04 3976986 Representative Offices
	Arab African International Bank, PO Box 1049, Dubai Email :aaibdxb@emirates.net.ae Tel :04 2223131 Fax :04 2222257 Foreign Bank
	Arab Bank Plc, P.O.Box 1650, Dubai Tel :04 2221905 Fax :04 2224659 Foreign Bank
	Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, PO Box 5549, Dubai Tel :04 2220151 Fax :04 22234311 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Abbey National Offshore (Dubai), P.O.Box 7960, Office 211-215 Emarat Atrium Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai U.A.E Tel :04 343 8553 Fax :04 343 8003
	Bank Melli Iran, PO Box 1894, Dubai Tel :04 2216777 Fax :04 2215944 Foreign Bank
	Bank Muscat Al Ahli Al Omani, PO Box 29969, Dubai Tel :04 2222267 Fax :04 2210115 Representative Offices
	Bank Saderat Iran, PO Box 1894, Dubai Tel :04 2221161 Fax :04 2215961 Foreign Bank
	Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, PO Box 31115, Dubai Tel :04 2210570 Fax :04 2210260 Representative Offices
	Bank of Baroda, PO Box 3162, Dubai Tel :04 3531955 Fax :04 3536962 Foreign Bank
	Bank of Sharjah, Garhoud Dubai Tel :04 2827278 Fax :04 2827270 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Banque Paribas, PO Box 7233, Dubai Tel :04 2225200 Fax :04 2225849 Foreign Bank
	Banque du Caire, PO Box 7233, Dubai Tel :04 2715175 Fax :04 2713013 Foreign Bank
	Barclays Bank P.L.C., PO Box 1891, Dubai Tel :04 3351555 Fax :04 3366700 Foreign Bank
	Citibank N.A., PO Box 749, Dubai Tel :04 3522100 Fax :04 3512239 Foreign Bank
	Commercial Bank International Plc, PO Box 4449, Dubai Tel :04 2275265 Fax :04 2211687 Locally Incorporated Bank
	Credit Suisse, PO Box 33660, Dubai Tel :04 2274780 Fax :04 2274745 Representative Offices
	Dresdner Bank, PO Box 25654, Dubai Tel :04 3973555 Fax :04 3975558 Representative Offices

	CREDIT CARDS
	Last updated: 15-12-2006
	Commercial Bank International, P.O.Box 4449, Dubai Email :Cbiho@emirates.net.ae Tel :04 2279038 Fax :04 2279038 Web :www.cbiuae.com Commercial Bank International offer his customers a variety of products to satisfy their banking needs: Bank Activities : Deposits, Remittances, Loans, Documentary Credits, Acceptances, Guarantees, Corporate Financing, Contract Finance & Visa/Master Card, etc.
	Dubai Islamic Bank, POBox 1080 Dubai Islamic Bank Bldg. Al Maktoum St Dubai, UAE Email :contactus@alislami.co.ae Tel :04 2953000 Fax :04 2954111 Web :www.alislami.co.ae The capital of Dubai Islamic Bank is 272.5 million USD. The arab contribution in the capital is 100%, 30% of which belongs to the government and 99 million USD to other companies and banks. Besides the government of Dubai, the owner of the greater shares is Said Ahmad Loutah 7.24%.
	Emirates Bank International, P.O. Box 2923 Baniyas St. Deira Dubai Email :pnd@emiratesbank.com Tel :04 2256256 Fax :04 2268005 Web :www.emiratesbank.com Emirates Bank International was incorporated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as a commercial bank with limited liability in 1977. The Bank was registered as a Public Joint Stock Company in June 1995. The capital of Emirates Bank International is 250.2 million USD.

	EXCHANGES
	Last updated: 14-12-2006
	Al Fardan Exchange, P.O. Box 2095 Dubai Email :exchange@alfardangroup.com Tel :04 2280004 Web :http://www.alfardangroup.com/exchange/ In 1971 the Group has expanded its portfolios by venturing money exchange business. Al Fardan Exchange is the first exchange company to provide money exchange & remittance services in the UAE. The group then ventured into real estate business and is now a major force in real estate with commercial and residential properties at various places in UAE.
	Lari Money Exchange, PB Nbr 8066 Dubai Tel :04 2267148 Fax :04 2269271 Demand Draft / Speed Transfer
	Thomas Cook - Al Rostamani, Thomas Cook Al Rostamani Exchange Company Head Office PO Box 10072 Dubai - UAE Email :tcaremgt@alrostamani.ae Tel :04 2951995 Fax :04 2951996 Web :http://www.alrostamaniexchange.com/ Thomas Cook Al Rostamani Exchange Company's over 220 well trained Financial Professionals serve the customers through 13 one stop shop branches, located in the key town centers all over UAE using a fully computerized operating system and sophisticated Dealing Room equipped with terminals directly linked to International Markets.
	UAE Exchange, Dubai, Deira Dubai, Naif Road Naif Road Deira Dubai Dubai Email :accounts.deiradubai@uaeexchange.com Tel :04 2268616 Fax :04 2260276 Web :http://www.uaeexchange.com/ UAE Exchange Centre LLC, an ISO 9001:2000 Company, is positioned as one of the leading exchange houses in the Middle East, primarily focusing on money transfers and money exchange, and is part of the NMC Group, one of the biggest and the most prestigious business conglomerates in the UAE. The Company's portfolio of services include Draft cheques, Swift transfers, Express transfers, Xpress Money transfers, Western Union money transfers, Travelex money transfers, Credit card settlement services & cash advances, Inter-Emirates money transfers, purchase and sale of foreign currency bank notes, and Traveller's Cheques in retail and wholesale.
	Wall Street Exchange, P. O. Box: 3014, Naif Road, Deira,Dubai Email :info@wallstreet.ae Tel :04 2269871, 04 22690 Fax :04 2269817 Web :http://www.wallstreet-corp.com/ THE WALLSTREET EXCHANGE CENTRE L.L.C. is one of the largest and the oldest exchange companies in the U.A.E. operating since 1982. Headquartered in the commercial heartland of the Middle East, Dubai, the path of progress of this company has witnessed a phenomenal growth and success with respect to Customer service and Global Coverage. Today, WALLSTREET EXCHANGE CENTRE is an epicenter of an impressive chain of exchange centers spanning the Middle East, Asian Sub-Continent, Europe and Far East Asia. With relentless and personalized services to a rainbow of customers, Wall Street Exchange Centre has established a tradition of trust across the globe.
	FEDERAL EXCHANGE, PB nbr 1038 Dubai Tel :04 2256773 Fax :04 2258421 Web :http://www.federalexchangeuae.com/ Exchange House
	AL RAZOUKI INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE CO. LLC, Al Razouki International Exchange Company LLC Post Box No.: 12583 Al Raffa, Dubai Email :arieco@emirates.net.ae Tel :04 4 3933909 Fax :04 3939033 Web :www.alrazoukiexchange.com The Company’s Head Office is housed in Al Raffa Burdubai. Presently it has 9 branches in various Emirates of UAE viz Deira, Bur Dubai (Tel 3536486) , Karama (Tel 3378216), Al Qusais (Tel 2615578), Hor Al Anz (Tel 2694636), Jebel Ali (Tel 8815238) Al Raffa (Tel 3933909) in Dubai, Sharjah (Tel 5624129) and Abu Dhabi (6210308). The Company has plans to enlarge its presence in the other Emirates of UAE in the days to come. The Company has made rapid strides in business due to the excellent customer service and customer care provided all through these years since inception.
	AL GHURAIR EXCHANGE, P.O. Box: 5530 Office # 702, Clock Tower Al Maktoum Road , Masaoud Building , Deira, Dubai. Email :agex@saraf.ae Tel :04 2222955 Fax :04 2270839 Web :http://www.alghurairexchange.com/ Al Ghurair Exchange offers a wide range of financial services, which caters to almost all the financial requirements of the customers. With instant money transfers in minutes to the most trusted money transfer system across the world, Al Ghurair Exchange has global remittance reach which has been trusted by thousands of valued customers since over three decades.
	REDHA AL ANSARI EXCHANGE EST., Management office Dubai Email :ansarire@emirates.net.ae Tel :04 2296666 Fax :04 2296969 Web :http://www.redhaalansari.com/ The Exchange was established in 1979 in Dubai and are presently operated through 9 branches which are located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain and Sharjah in UAE. Redha Al Ansari Exchange Est. has developed operations in the area of Retail of Foreign Currency Services and Money Transfers and is looking forward to expand its activities and operations to other parts of U.A.E.

	HOME LOAN
	Last updated: 13-12-2006
	Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Building, Salam St. P. O. Box: 939, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Tel :+971 2 6962222 Fax :+971 2 6443384 Web :www.adcb.com Delivering on our promise to develop products and services that cater to all sections of the community, we have designed flexible, low-cost loan packages for expatriates residing in the UAE.
	Last updated: 17-12-2006
	Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel :672-0000 Web :www.adcb.com Processing fee of 1%, minimum of AED 5,000. Repayment penalty 3% of the outstanding, 5% if bank buyout. Valuation fee upto 3,000. Nakheel, Damac, Rose Tower 1, Sharjah. Emaar, Union Properties, Dubai Properties, Al Dar, Areef. Passport copy, salary certificate, six months salary bank account statements, application form.
	Habib Bank, PO Box 888, Dubai Tel :97142268423 Fax :97142260198 Web :www.habibbank.com Processing fee of 1%, minimum of AED 5,000. Repayment penalty 3% of the outstanding, 5% if bank buyout. Valuation fee upto 3,000. Nakheel, Damac, Rose Tower 1, Sharjah. Emaar, Union Properties, Dubai Properties, Al Dar, Areef. Passport copy, salary certificate, six months salary bank account statements, application form.
	HSBC, Airport Road, Dubai Tel :633-2200 Web :www.uae.hsbc.com Processing fee of 1%, minimum of AED 5,000. Repayment penalty 3% of the outstanding, 5% if bank buyout. Valuation fee upto 3,000. Nakheel, Damac, Rose Tower 1, Sharjah. Emaar, Union Properties, Dubai Properties, Al Dar, Areef. Passport copy, salary certificate, six months salary bank account statements, application form.
	Mashreqbank, Khalifa Street, Abhu dhabi Tel :04 612 7201 Web :www.mashreqbank.com Mortgage Tenor Up to 15 yrs. Interest rate 6.95% fixed till Dec. 2005, then 4.99% + 3 months EIBOR with a minimum of 6.95% for residents & non - residents. Varies depending on the property. Maximum loan amount Up to 80% (of original property price) or max of AED 3 million. Insurance requirements Life and Property Insurance mandatory.

	CAR LOAN
	Last updated: 17-12-2006
	Mashreq Bank, P.O. Box 1250, Omar Ibn Al Khatab Rd, Next to Al Ghurair Center Deira, Dubai Tel :04 2223333 Fax :04 2226061 Web :www.mashreqbank.com The bank provides 100 per cent vehicle loan.
	Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Building, Salam St. P. O. Box: 939, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Tel :Tel : +971 2 6962222 Fax :+971 2 6443384 Web :www.adcb.com Loan for buying new or used cars: Citibank Auto Loans offer you a unique package for buying a car or 4-wheel drive, new or used. Long repayment period. To suit your convenience repayment can be stretched up to 60 months for new and 48 months for used cars. Loan approval in 30 minutes. For existing Citibank relationship customers the loan approval will take place in 30 minutes. (The approval is subject to terms & conditions) Minimum documentation Easy initial payment
	HSBC, Dubai Representative Office, Jumeirah Beach Road PO Box 66, Dubai, UAE Email :dubai.repoffice@hsbc.com Tel :9714 394 8252 Fax :394 8747 0% down payment option Motor Insurance rates starting from 3.85% Insurance Finance option Attractive Interest Rates Repayment period of up to 72 months
	Habib Bank Ltd, PO Box 888, Dubai Tel :9714 2268 423 Fax :9714 2260 198 Web :www.habibbank.com Citi Bank loans Requirements: Current dated Salary Certificate (3 months on current job) Last two months bank statements (with Salary / Check Transfer) Passport Copy / Labour Card Copy Post dated Checks
	First Gulf Bank, PO Box 52053, Dubai Email :www.firstgulfbank.com Tel :9714 2278 636 Fax :9714 2278 636 Long repayment period. To suit your convenience repayment can be stretched up to 60 months for new and 48 months for used cars. Loan approval in 30 minutes. For existing Citibank relationship customers the loan approval will take place in 30 minutes. (The approval is subject to terms & conditions)
	Emirates Industrial Bank, PO Box 5454, Dubai Tel :9714 2211 300 Fax :9714 2232 / 320 Web :www.emiratesindustrial Long repayment period. To suit your convenience repayment can be stretched up to 60 months for new and 48 months for used cars. Loan approval in 30 minutes. For existing Citibank relationship customers the loan approval will take place in 30 minutes. (The approval is subject to terms & conditions)
	Dubai Islamic Bank, PO Box 1080, Dubai Tel :9714 2953 000 Fax :9714 2954 111 Web :www.dib.com Minimum documentation Easy initial payment Loan against your existing car: If you already own a car, which is not mortgaged, you can use it as a security to get a Citibank Loan.
	Arab Emirates Investment Bank Ltd, P.O. Box 5503, Dubai Tel :9714 2222 191 Fax :9714 2274 351 Long repayment period. To suit your convenience repayment can be stretched up to 60 months for new and 48 months for used cars. Loan approval in 30 minutes.
	ABN-AMRO Bank N.V., ABN AMRO Building Khaleed bin Whaleed Road P.O. Box 2567, Dubai Tel :971.4.351 2200 Web :www.abnamro.ae Easy initial payment Loan against your existing car: If you already own a car, which is not mortgaged, you can use it as a security to get a Citibank Loan. You don't need any employer references, salary transfer or a guarantor. We will mortgage the car and lend you 80 per cent of its market value.
	Last updated: 18-12-2006
	ABN-AMRO Bank N.V., PB No 2720 Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel :02 6963000 Fax :02 6963001 Web :www.abnamro.ae
	Dubai Islamic Bank, P.O. Box. 1409 Dubai, UAE Tel :05 5726444 Fax :05 5727555 Web :www.dib.com

	INVESTMENT
	Last updated: 19-12-2006
	UAE National Bonds, www.nationalbonds.ae Tel :04 800 26637 Web :www.nationalbonds.ae Each bond in the Sharia-compliant scheme is priced at Dh10 and a minimum purchase of Dh100 is required.
	Initial Public Offerings (IPO), DFM, Dubai Finacial Market P.O Box 9700 Dubai, UAE Fax :04 9714331-1579 Web :www.dfm.ae Nothing generates more excitement in the field of investment than an initial public offe-ring (IPO). The popular vision of an IPO conjures up images of great wealth and glory realised in a short space of time. In reality, however, an IPO is a very demanding and heavily regulated process that can take a lot of effort to bring about.
	ALLIANCE INSURANCE, P O Box 5501 Dubai, U.A.E. Email :alliance@alliance-uae.com Tel :04 605-1111 Fax :04 605-1112 Web :www.alliance-uae.com/ Provides a complete range of health insurance Protection founded on unmatched customer service, Security, reliability and enduring commitment to excellence. The solid experience and flexibility provided by Alliance allows corporate clients to select from any of a number of comprehensive Local, Regional or International Health Insurance schemes.
	Al Khazna Insurance Company,, P.O Box 8953 Dubai Tel :04 2944088 Fax :04 2944433 Web :www.alkhazna.com/ Because your insurance needs are divergent, we offer a wide spectrum of versatile products and services. Moreover, our highly qualified and experienced professionals will identify your special requirements and draw up plans exclusively for you. We pay promptly all covered claims in a just and fair manner.

	INSURANCE
	Last updated: 14-12-2006
	AL DHAFRA INSURANCE CO, P.O. Box 319, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Email :aldhafra@emirates.net.ae Tel :02 6721444 Fax :02 6729833 Web :http://www.aldhafrainsurance.com/ At Al Dhafra offers a wide range of insurance protection specially designed to protect you against such contingencies, at very reasonable premiums backed up by excellent customer service.
	ALLIANCE INSURANCE, Alliance Insurance PSC P O Box 5501 Dubai, U.A.E. Email :alliance@alliance-uae.com Tel :04 605-1111 Fax :04 605-1112 Web :http://www.alliance-uae.com/ With more than 25 years as one of UAE's premier insurers, Alliance Insurance (P.S.C.) provides a complete range of health insurance Protection founded on unmatched customer service, Security, reliability and enduring commitment to excellence. The solid experience and flexibility provided by Alliance allows corporate clients to select from any of a number of comprehensive Local, Regional or International Health Insurance schemes.
	AXA Insurance Gulf, Wafi residential Centre PO Box 290 Dubai U.A.E Email :www.axa-gulf.com Tel :04 324 3434 Fax :04 324 8687 Web :http://www.axa.com/en/group/world/middle-east/
	Last updated: 15-12-2006
	Al Khazna Insurance Company, pb 8953 Dubai Tel :04 2944088 Fax :04 2944433 Web :http://www.alkhazna.com/ Because your insurance needs are divergent, we offer a wide spectrum of versatile products and services. Moreover, our highly qualified and experienced professionals will identify your special requirements and draw up plans exclusively for you. We pay promptly all covered claims in a just and fair manner.
	Dubai National Insurance Company and Reinsurance Co., PO Box 1806, Al Habtoor Motors Bldg. 2nd Fl., Al Ittihad Rd., Dubai , United Arab Emirates Email :mails@dnirc.com Tel :04 2691300 Fax :04 2692000 Web :://www.dnirc.com Insurance: Insurance and reinsurance including marine, fire, accident, engineering, motor, life and health insurance
	Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama), Al Makhawi Building, Suite 101 P.O.Box 10214, Dubai Tel :04 3355300 Fax :04 3356223 Web :http://www.salama.ae SALAMA is a leading provider of Shari’ah compliant insurance solutions (Takaful) around the world. Right from our incorporation in 1979 in Dubai , UAE as pioneers in the Takaful industry to our present day distinction as the world's largest Takaful and Re-Takaful Company, we have always stayed true to our values and principles. Salama provides Shari’ah compliant Takaful solutions to customers around the world.
	Oman Insurance Company, POBox 5209 Dubai UAE Email :elie@tameen.ae Tel :04 262 4000 Fax :04 2690110 Web :www.tameen.ae/oic/main.htm Oman Insurance Company was established by an Amiri Decree issued by His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, is a public shareholding company and is registered under the Federal Law No. 8 of 1984 (as amended) relating to commercial companies in the UAE. It is engaged in general insurance and life insurance business.
	Dubai National Insurance, P.O.Box 1806 Dubai UAE Email :Dxbnatl@emirates.net.ae Tel :04 2691300 Fax :04 2692000 Web :www.dubainatins.com (Under Construction) Insurance and reinsurance of all classes of business. Founded in 6/1/92

	STOCK MARKET
	Last updated: 12-12-2006
	The Phillipine Stock Exchange, Philippine Stock Exchange Centre Exchange Road, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City 1605 Philippines Email :pirs@pse.com.ph Tel :(632) 688-7600 Fax :(632) 634-5113 Web :http://www.pse.com.ph The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE or Exchange) is a private organization that provides and ensures a fair, efficient, transparent and orderly market for the buying and selling of securities. PSE traces its roots from the country's two former bourses: the Manila Stock Exchange (MSE) and the Makati Stock Exchange (MkSE). Founded in March 1927, the MSE was the first stock exchange in the Philippines and one of the oldest in the Far East. Originally housed in downtown Manila, the MSE moved to Pasig City in 1992.
	Last updated: 08-12-2006
	Dubai Financial Market (DFM), PO.Box : 9700, Next to World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE Email :helpdesk@dfm.ae Tel :04 - 3055555 Fax :04 - 3055566 Web :www.dfm.ae Dubai Financial Market was established as a public institution having its own independent corporate body. The Market commenced operations on 26th March 2000.
	Australian Securities Exchange, Sydney Exchange Centre, 20 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Fax :02 9227 0885 Web :www.asx.com.au Includes browser requirements, advertising and ASX policy on providing market information. About shares - Includes buying and selling shares, finding information about companies, and ASX classes. Markets - includes operation of the market, market phases and opening & closing prices.
	Last updated: 12-12-2006
	Colombo Stock Exchange, Colombo Stock Exchange, Marketing & Public Relations Division, World Trade Center, Echelon Square, Colombo 01. Email :sesath@cse.lk Tel :+94 11 2446581 Fax :+94 11 2445279 Web :http://www.cse.lk/ Since it commenced operations the CSE has initiated a number of measures to improve the market's infrastructure and regulatory framework to facilitate an orderly and fair market. To date, the exchange has 236 listed companies, representing 20 business sectors. The CSE recorded its highest ever market capitalization of Rs. 785.8 Bn on 8th November 2006.
	The National Stock Exchange of India, "Thapar House" Western Wing, Mezzanine Floor Janpath Lane 124, Janpath Connaught Place New Delhi 110 001 Email :cc_nse@nse.co.in Tel :(011) 23344313 to 23 Fax :(011) 2336 6658 Web :http://www.nse-india.com/ The National Stock Exchange of India Limited has genesis in the report of the High Powered Study Group on Establishment of New Stock Exchanges, which recommended promotion of a National Stock Exchange by financial institutions (FIs) to provide access to investors from all across the country on an equal footing. Based on the recommendations, NSE was promoted by leading Financial Institutions at the behest of the Government of India and was incorporated in November 1992 as a tax-paying company unlike other stock exchanges in the country.
	Karachi Stock Exchange Ltd, The Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, Stock Exchange Building, Stock Exchange Road, Karachi-74000. Email :info@kse.com.pk Tel :(92-21) 111-001122 Fax :(92-21) 241 0825 Web :http://www.kse.com.pk/ Karachi Stock Exchange is the biggest and most liquid exchange and has been declared as the “Best Performing Stock Market of the World for the year 2002”. As on June 30, 2006, 658 companies were listed with the market capitalization of Rs. 2,801.182 billion (US $ 46.69) having listed capital of Rs. 495.968 billion (US $ 8.27 billion). The KSE 100 Index closed at 9989.41 on June 30, 2006.
	The Dhaka Stock Exchange, STOCK EXCHANGE BUILDING, 9/F MOTIJHEEL C/A, DHAKA BANGLADESH Email :dse@bol-online.com, Tel :88-02-9564601, 71757 Fax :+88-02-9564727 Web :http://www.dsebd.org/ The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is registered as a Public Limited Company and its activities are regulated by its Articles of Association rules & regulations and bye-laws along with the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969, Companies Act 1994 & Securities & Exchange Commission Act, 1993.