Islamic Finance

Islamic Finance

Islamic finance body approves regulations for gold-based products

November 30, 2016

The Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions said yesterday it had approved a syariah standard for gold-based…

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Awards and Recognition

NBF wins ‘Best New Islamic Window – UAE’ at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2016

November 28, 2016

Organised by publisher CPI Financial, the Islamic Business & Finance Awards recognise the best and the most innovative organisations driving…

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Islamic Finance

Sohar Islamic launches offers on auto and construction & housing finance solutions

November 28, 2016

Sohar Islamic, Bank Sohar’s dedicated Islamic banking window, in commemoration of the sultanate’s 46th National Day is offering attractive auto…

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FinTech

KFH First Islamic Bank in Region to Implement a Full Automated in Treasury Dealing Activity

November 25, 2016

  Al-Nahedh: Key Technological Development Confirms KFH’s Pioneering Position in Collaboration with Path Solutions and Thomson Reuters   Al-Roshood: Comprehensive…

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Islamic Finance

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank chief in Egypt found dead in apartment

November 24, 2016

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s Egyptian chief executive was found dead in her Cairo apartment.   According to reports in Cairo,…

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FinTech

KFH teams with Path Solutions for Islamic banking first

November 24, 2016

Kuwait Finance House has become the first Islamic bank in the GCC to deploy a solution enabling fully automated Straight…

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Awards and Recognition

Winners announced at the 11th Islamic Business & Finance Awards

November 24, 2016

The top Award, for Best Islamic Bank, once again went to Dubai Islamic Bank , based on analysis of the…

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Islamic Finance

Deloitte release quarterly Middle East Point of View

November 24, 2016

The fall 2016 issue tackles several hot topics: from Islamic Finance and medical tourism in the UAE to maximizing value…

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Financial Results

Eskan Bank REIT IPO opens

November 23, 2016

The initial public offering of the Eskan Bank Realty Income Trust  opened today. Subscription for the IPO will close on…

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Awards and Recognition

KFH wins ‘Best SME Customer Service’ annual award 2016

November 23, 2016

Kuwait Finance House won Best SME Customer Service Award from the Banker Middle East magazine as part of the 2016…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

CBB Sukuk Al-Salam issue 187 oversubscribed by 128%

November 22, 2016

The Central Bank of Bahrain today announced that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, Sukuk Al-Salam, has…

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Islamic Finance

QIIB expects to receive licence for Moroccan JV before year-end: CEO

November 22, 2016

QIIB expects to secure the licence from the Moroccan authorities for its joint venture bank in the kingdom before the…

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