Islamic Finance
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ADIB-Egypt named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” for the second consecutive year
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” by the International Union of …
Qatar and Oman pitch Middle East-backed financing for infrastructure projects in Global South
Qatar and Oman are encouraging the use of Middle East-backed financing, particularly Islamic instruments, to support key infrastructure projects in …
Qatar’s Islamic Banking sector expands, fueled by digitalization and sustainability
Qatar's Islamic banking sector continues to demonstrate steady growth, consolidating its position within the national financial system, driven by overall…
QFC, AlRayan Bank join forces to boost banking access, Islamic finance
Qatar Financial Centre, a leading onshore financial and business center, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank, one…
Egypt holds nearly half of Africa’s $7bn sukuk market, Fitch says
Egypt accounts for 48 percent of Africa’s outstanding sukuk, making it the continent’s largest market, as regulatory reforms and closer…
Qatar Islamic banks see surge in foreign deposits as lending shifts towards public sector
Qatar’s Islamic banks saw a sharp rise in non-resident deposits in 2025, while financing growth was led by the public…
Dukhan Bank becomes Qatar’s 1st Islamic bank to go live on Kinexys blockchain network
Dukhan Bank has gone live on Kinexys by JP Morgan’s Blockchain Deposit Account network, making it the first Islamic bank…
ADIB delivers strong H1 2026 results, with net profit before tax increasing 9% to AED 4.3bln, and industry-leading ROE of 28%
Net Profit ADIB continued to deliver strong and sustainable growth in H1 2026, with net profit before tax increasing…
Bank Nizwa eyes Oman Islamic banking giant, Revolut expands into UAE digital assets
Bank Nizwa's proposed acquisition of Oman's Alizz Islamic Bank and Revolut's regulatory approval to expand digital asset services in Dubai…
Islamic banking hits 19% of Oman’s banking assets: S&P
Islamic banking in Oman continued its steady expansion in 2025, with assets reaching $25 billion — around 19 per cent…