51.   Public Bank said the new bank would benefit from its extensive international and regional network.

52.   The banks have benefited from lower interest rates, which brought down fund-raising costs, the sources reportedly said.

53.   The banks also benefited from higher demand for loans by local contractors and suppliers.

54.   The GCC argues the bank will benefit Israel the most and that Arabs do not need a new development fund as they have a surplus of such institutions.