Mideast Debt-Sukuk issuance to rebound in 2017 but investors may shun long en
After slumping in 2016, issuance of Islamic bonds from the Middle East looks likely to rebound next year as Gulf…
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Saudi Arabia Said to Consider Sale of Islamic Bonds Next Quarter
Saudi Arabia has met with banks to discuss the potential sale of shariah-compliant bonds in the first quarter to help…
QIIB secures ‘highest’ certificate in bank card data protection
Qatar International Islamic Bank has obtained the “highest” certificate in bank card data protection from SISA, a global payment security…
Kuwait's Warba Bank hires banks to arrange up to $250m sukuk
Kuwait's Warba Bank has mandated nine banks to arrange an Islamic bond, or sukuk, of up to $250 million that…
Dawn of financial technology in Islamic finance
Over the past decade, financial technology widely referred to as FinTech has grown primarily due to growing Internet access worldwide…
Islamic finance set for big lift from Iran
The Islamic finance industry is expected to get a significant lease of life from the opening of Iran’s economy which…
FinTech essential, not an option for Islamic banking: EY
Over the past decade, financial technology widely referred to as FinTech has grown primarily due to growing Internet access worldwide…
UAE eyes Dubai as Islamic economy hub
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance recently signed a MoU with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre to boost co-ordination on matters…
Standard Chartered launches Islamic saving accounts
Standard Chartered Bank, a leading multinational banking and financial services company, has announced the launch of Islamic saving accounts for…
IsDB prize winner foresees bigger global role for Islamic finance
Winner of the 2016 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize in Islamic Banking and Finance Prof. M. Kabir Hassan has said…
Ithmaar wins WIBC award for top Islamic bank
Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain based Islamic retail bank, was singled out among the world’s Islamic banks for a prestigious international…
KIB wins ‘Best Sharia-compliant Bank in MENA 2016’ Award
In recognition of its commitment to offer the best Sharia compliant banking solutions, Kuwait International Bank was recently bestowed with…