Kuwait financial regulator opens door for more sukuk issues
Kuwait's financial regulator has released rules covering issuance of Islamic bonds in a move that could facilitate sales of sukuk…
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Istanbul: Banking on the Bosphorus
With several sizeable retail malls, the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul should offer investors currently chasing big-ticket deals a simple solution.…
World Islamic Banking Conference to chart future of commodities, currencies and asset classes in 201
For 22 years, WIBC has provided the most influential global and regional insights to help C-level executives shape their business…
In Kuwait, IMF's Lagarde touts power of Islamic finance
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Islamic finance offers the possibility of extending banking services to many who…
State Bank of India join hands with Emirates bank for easier remittances
A leading UAE-based bank has announced a partnership deal with State Bank of India to help NRI customers in the…
Consortium acquires majority stake in Fawry, Egypt's leading e-payment services platform
A consortium of international financial investors comprising the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund, Helios Investment Partners and the MENA Long-Term Value Fund…
Ominvest implementing growth strategy following ONIC merger
Higher share of profits from its subsidiaries and associate companies, helped Ominvest report a group net profit of RO28.11mn for…
Diyar Al Muharraq signs $32 million Islamic financing agreement with Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
The signing ceremony took place at Dragon Mall in Dragon City at the Diyar Al Muharraq site. The agreement was…
Uber’s rival in the Middle East, Careem, raises $60m in series C financing
Online taxi startups are hot property these days. There seems to be no limit to the amount of cash investors…
Amwal launches new GCC Fund in partnership with German firm
Amwal, Qatar’s first regulated Investment Company and leading independent asset management firm, in collaboration with Germany’s leading private bank Donner…
In Kuwait, IMF's Lagarde touts power of Islamic finance
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Islamic finance offers the possibility of extending banking services to many who…
Chestertons sees Qatar investments shift in UK property market
Qatari portfolios in the London property market have expanded to include investments not only from owning residential homes but also…