03/25/2019
Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan hires banks for debut dollar sukuk - sources
Masraf has hired a group of banks including Barclays and Standard Chartered to arrange the deal, said the sources.
Islamic Finance
03/22/2019
Islamic banking largest sector, contributing to 71pc of industry’s assets
The global Islamic banking market covers different aspects, like Islamic Banking, Takaful: Islamic Insurance, Sukuk: Islamic Bonds, and Shariah Capital Market: Islamic funds.
03/21/2019
Islamic asset management in global markets
As we see it, the next step in the evolution of the Islamic finance industry is achieving critical size and global reach.
03/21/2019
QIB successfully completes issuance of $750mn sukuk
More than 140 investors from 28 countries spanning Europe, Asia, USA and the Middle East participated in the sukuk.
03/20/2019
Qatar to launch energy-focused Islamic bank with $10 billion capital
Speaking at an Islamic Finance conference in Doha, executives launching Energy Bank said it would be the largest Islamic energy-focused lender in the world, and would target private sector and government energy projects, both at home and abroad.
03/20/2019
Alinma Bank recognized for excellence in Islamic banking
Speaking about the awards, Al-Fares thanked Finnovex and pledged to continue his work as an advocate for Shariah-compliant banking and overall excellence in banking.
03/19/2019
Emirates Islamic named most Innovative Islamic Bank by Islamic Finance News
The Islamic Finance News Awards honour the best in the global Islamic financial industry
03/19/2019
KFH holds AGM, approves distribution of 20% cash dividends, 10% bonus shares
In 2018, KFH redefined several core aspects of growth
03/19/2019
Interest growth: Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank, on the future of Islamic banking at home and abroad
The popularity of sharia-compliant banking is undeniably on the rise, not just in traditional markets, but around the globe.
03/14/2019
New World Capital Advisors invests in IslamicMarkets
The Islamic economy is the emerging market of the next decade and we expect the market to continue to flourish
03/13/2019
ADIB role in landmark Indonesia sovereign green sukuk recognized at IFR Asia awards
The transaction, concluded in Feb 2018 won the International Finance Review (IFR) Asia awards for the Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Capital Markets issue of the year
03/13/2019
Emirates Islamic opens new main branch in Abu Dhabi
The inauguration of the new branch – which offers Retail, Priority, Business and Corporate Banking services - brings the total number of Emirates Islamic branches in the UAE to 59
03/12/2019
Dubai Islamic Bank Recognized With Nine Distinctive Honors at the 2019 Islamic Finance News Awards
The awards ceremony recognizes the contributors to industry under two categories, the Best Bank Polls and Deals of the Year.
03/12/2019
Emirates Islamic teams up with emaratech for online government payments
This will enable customers to seamlessly make online payments for services offered by government departments including Dubai Land Department, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Fujairah Municipality and more.
03/12/2019
Islamic banking assets in Qatar valued at $97bn by end-2017: QFC Authority
All of these point to Qatar’s prominent position as an international and regional hub for Islamic finance.
03/08/2019
Dubai Islamic Bank hosts Annual General Meeting
Our bank’s journey started in the UAE, and we strongly believe in the country’s distinctive nature as an attractive global hub for Islamic Finance.
03/05/2019
Dubai Islamic Bank and DEWA sign agreement to provide preferential profit rates on DEWA Store for financing electric vehicles
DEWA Store provides exclusive offers and discounts to DEWA's customers in cooperation with a number of government and private sector companies
03/05/2019
Finastra to power core retail banking at Al Taif Islamic Bank
New Iraqi challenger bank will optimize customer experience in line with Islamic Banking regulations
03/04/2019
ADIB receives Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East
The EMEA Finance Banking Awards was launched in 2008 and distinguishes the best-performing commercial, investment and Islamic banks, as well as asset managers and brokers, in countries across the Middle East.
03/04/2019
UAE- ADIB named Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East at EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards
The bank's focus on technology has been well-received by customers, with over 90 percent of transactions now conducted through its automated or digital platforms.