Dana debacle highlights need for unified Islamic finance regulator
Islamic finance was set to be the wave of the future after the global financial crisis because it concerned real,…
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Kuwait’s Islamic finance sector on strong growth trajectory, IMF says
Kuwait’s Islamic financial services sector is growing rapidly, with Islamic banking emerging as the most developed component of the industry,…
Islamic banks in the GCC face a tough year ahead
Islamic banks in the GCC are expected to face a tough year ahead as the slowdown in asset growth is…
Sukuk activity faces uncertain future after recovery in first half of 2017
Against the backdrop of a slowdown in the global Islamic financial services industry, sukuk activity in the GCC region is…
Dubai Financial Market welcomes the listing of Orient UNB Takaful
Shares of Orient UNB Takafulhas commenced its journey with Dubai Financial Market listing under the trading symbol, which appears on…
Al Rayan Bank CEO named to the Order of the British Empire
Sultan Choudhury, chief executive officer of Al Rayan Bank has been named an ‘Officer of the Most Excellent Order of…
"Unlawful" sukuk threaten Dubai's Islamic finance ambitions
Dubai's ambitions to become a global hub for Islamic finance may have been dented by the decision of Dana Gas…
Islamic finance growth to lose momentum in 2018: S&P report
Islamic finance industry will continue to expand this year, but lose some momentum in 2018, S&P Global Ratings forecast. …
QIIB names first winners of promotion
Qatar International Islamic Bank has announced the names of the first winners of its ‘alternative channels’ promotion for the period…
Blockchain and the Birth of a New Financial Instrument
The Emirates Islamic Bank's announcement last week that it was planning to integrate blockchain technology with paper checks may have…
Dubai Islamic Bank launches “DIB Express Transfer” an instant remittance solution to India
Its new service ‘DIB Express Transfer’ guarantees that funds can be wired to any ICICI bank account in India within…
QIB unveils fast track programmes for Qataris
Qatar Islamic Bank has launched two fast track career development programmes for Qatari fresh graduates. The programmes are supported…