12/14/2017
AGB wins number of Islamic Business and Finance Awards
The awards were received by Mohammed Halabi, Chief Executive Officer of Al Baraka Bank Syria at the awards ceremony which was held on December 12, 2017 in Dubai.
Islamic Finance
12/11/2017
Interest in Islamic finance growing, says QCB Governor
The first part of the event focused on the local, regional, and global use of financial technology, known more commonly in the industry as fintech.
12/11/2017
Kuwait cbank gov to helm IFSB chairmanship - Bangladesh's Kabir appointed as deputy
The 31st meeting of the IFSB Council, hosted by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Bank Negara Malaysia, was held on Dec 11 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12/10/2017
National Bank Of Fujairah Joins Nasdaq Dubai Murabaha
The innovative platform complements our existing offerings as we seek to fulfil our clients’ growing needs in this space.
12/07/2017
Al Baraka named best performer in Bahrain
The awards were given away by Rasheed Mohamed Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
12/06/2017
Islamic banks should embrace, not fear, disruption from fintech
As industry growth slows down, new technologies will lead the way
12/05/2017
Middle East Islamic banking to grow by 5% annually, says governor of Central Bank of Bahrain
Rate of growth has slowed from historic highs amid economic slowdown, says Rasheed Al Maraj
12/05/2017
Islamic funds, asset management sector poised for growth
The number of Islamic funds stood at 1,535, compared to 802 funds in 2008.
12/04/2017
Majority Of GCC Banks’ Ratings Outlook To Remain Stable
Muted GDP Growth And Higher Funding Costs To Continue To Put Pressure On Banks’ Lending And Revenue In 2018
12/04/2017
QIB Recognised At ‘Arab Best’ Awards 2017
QIB Receives Two Awards
12/04/2017
AL-Thiqa Islamic Bank Deploys ICS BANKS ISLAMIC System from ICSFS
ICSFS provides fully integrated universal, banking applications that deploys solutions and a range of professional services to automate and streamline banking services.
12/03/2017
GCC corporate, infrastructure sukuk outlook uncertain
Segment remains a small fraction of region’s Islamic bond issuances, which are dominated by a few bespoke deals
12/03/2017
What is holding back corporate sukuk issuers in the GCC?
Region’s corporate and infrastructure Islamic bond market has yet to exceed double-digit growth in issuances
11/30/2017
UAE's Islamic banking assets surge 6% to $146bln in 10 months
Islamic banking assets accounting for 20.2% of total banking assets in the country.
11/29/2017
Policy Aims To Reduce Financial Burden: CBO
The Majlis Meethaq Forum Is Aimed At Presenting Successful Role Models And Highlighting Their Achievements To Motivate And Inspire Citizens
11/28/2017
KFH To Participate in World Islamic Banking Conference
Conference To Be Held In Bahrain From Dec 4-6
11/25/2017
Meethaq wins best Islamic retail banking window in Oman award
The Islamic Retail Banking Awards celebrate the success stories and best practices in Islamic banking and finance, with a view to strengthening the global Islamic financial services industry.
11/21/2017
Race is on for a global Islamic finance hub
It would also have the critical mass to emerge as a full-fledged global centre for cross-border Islamic banking, fund raising and Islamic financial services.
11/20/2017
Bank Nizwa Celebrates Year-End With 12th Branch In Al Ma’abela In Oman
The Latest Addition To Bank Nizwa Offers A Full Range Of Shari’a-Compliant Banking Solutions
11/12/2017
GFH records net profit Q 3 of US$87.23 m
Consolidated net profit for third quarter of 2017 increased to US$25.52 million from a loss of US$8.26 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 409%.