Building a partnership between Islamic and traditional finance
When we launched the “Dubai: Capital of Islamic Economy” initiative, our activities focused on establishing and promoting Islamic banking and…
Islamic Finance
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GBSA announces new appointments to the board
The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association, the trade association representing the Arabian Gulf fixed income market, has appointed Andy Cairns,…
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain launches new Visa card
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, one of the pioneering Sharia compliant banks in the kingdom, has launched its new Visa Infinite Credit…
New report names standardisation, CSR, corporate governance problem areas of Islamic finance
A new report on the global development of Islamic finance released on December 7 at the World Islamic Banking Conference…
Bahrain’s Islamic finance sector sets the tone for the rest of the world
With decades of experience and regarded as the benchmark for its regulation, Bahrain stands out as a global leader in…
Bank Alkhair announces sale of major stake In Pakistan’s Burj Bank
“At Bank Alkhair, we actively manage our investment portfolio to ensure that our investments support the company’s strategic direction. …
Gold standard nod seen opening new markets for Islamic finance business
Gold is acceptable for the first time as an investment in Islamic finance after the group that sets standards for…
Sukuk Market In 2016: Year In Review
Global currency sukuk continued to expand in 2016. Increasing issuances were observed in U.S. dollar, Indonesian rupiah, and Pakistani rupee…
Diverse, ethical banking draws global interest
Widely recognized as a global leader in Islamic finance, the assets in Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector have risen from $1.9…
QIB wins ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ award
Qatar Islamic Bank has been named ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ by the World Islamic Banking Conference Performance Awards in…
Fitch Ratings: Qatari Islamic banking developing with a competitive edg
The growth rate of Islamic banks in Qatar was 7.2 per cent, while conventional banks grew at about 6.5 per…
Kuwait International Bank named “Best Islamic Bank in the GCC”
Kuwait International Bank has announced that it was named “Best Islamic Bank in the GCC 2016” by World Finance. …