• A couple sit on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial looking toward the Washington Monument in Washington, US. Reuters
    A couple sit on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial looking toward the Washington Monument in Washington, US. Reuters
  • A fire rages at sunrise in the city of Khan Yunis, following an Israeli air strike on targets in the Gaza Strip. AFP
    A fire rages at sunrise in the city of Khan Yunis, following an Israeli air strike on targets in the Gaza Strip. AFP
  • A man rides a tourist tuk-tuk along an empty street, amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal. Reuters
    A man rides a tourist tuk-tuk along an empty street, amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal. Reuters
  • Supporters of Palestine attend a rally outside the UK prime minister's residence at 10 Downing Street, London, in protest at violence in Jerusalem and Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. EPA
    Supporters of Palestine attend a rally outside the UK prime minister's residence at 10 Downing Street, London, in protest at violence in Jerusalem and Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. EPA
  • People place candles to form the number 175, after a shooting at school No 175 in the city of Kazan, in south-west Russia. Seven children and two adults were killed. A 19-year-old suspect was detained. AP Photo
    People place candles to form the number 175, after a shooting at school No 175 in the city of Kazan, in south-west Russia. Seven children and two adults were killed. A 19-year-old suspect was detained. AP Photo
  • Colombian indigenous people travel on a 'chiva' bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cali, during anti-government demonstrations triggered by a now-abandoned tax reform. At least 42 people have been killed in protests. AFP
    Colombian indigenous people travel on a 'chiva' bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cali, during anti-government demonstrations triggered by a now-abandoned tax reform. At least 42 people have been killed in protests. AFP
  • Students warm up during a surfing lesson in Tarfaya, Morocco. Reuters
    Students warm up during a surfing lesson in Tarfaya, Morocco. Reuters
  • Sporting Lisbon fans outside the stadium before a Primeira Liga match against Boavista in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting won 1-0 to clinch their first Portuguese title in 19 years. Reuters
    Sporting Lisbon fans outside the stadium before a Primeira Liga match against Boavista in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting won 1-0 to clinch their first Portuguese title in 19 years. Reuters
  • A person dressed as 'Star Wars' villain Darth Vader stands near a gathering of supporters of anti-government protest leaders charged with lese majeste – insulting the monarch – waiting for their release, in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    A person dressed as 'Star Wars' villain Darth Vader stands near a gathering of supporters of anti-government protest leaders charged with lese majeste – insulting the monarch – waiting for their release, in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters

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From candlelight vigils in Kazan to Darth Vader protesting in Bangkok - today's best pictures

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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May 12, 2021

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ANALYSTS’ TOP PICKS OF SAUDI BANKS IN 2019

Analyst: Aqib Mehboob of Saudi Fransi Capital

Top pick: National Commercial Bank

Reason: It will be at the forefront of project financing for government-led projects

 

Analyst: Shabbir Malik of EFG-Hermes

Top pick: Al Rajhi Bank

Reason: Defensive balance sheet, well positioned in retail segment and positively geared for rising rates

 

Analyst: Chiradeep Ghosh of Sico Bank

Top pick: Arab National Bank

Reason: Attractive valuation and good growth potential in terms of both balance sheet and dividends

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