Qatar's First Bank CEO Ziad Makkawi
Dust was still billowing from the ashes of a multitude of financial institutions hit by the 2008-09 global crash when…
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Malta Stock Exchange adds Sharia equity index
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) has launched the MSE Sharia Equity Index, which has been certified as compliant with Islamic…
Turkey and UK have 'huge potential' around Islamic finance, British ambassador says
Britain's ambassador to Turkey has praised the economic ties between his country and Ankara, saying the U.K. "has a lot…
First Gulf Bank registers its 16th straight year of growth in net profits
First Gulf Bank , one of the leading banks in the United Arab Emirates, registered significant growth in 2015 by…
Islamic Finance Set Sights on Standard for Gold-Based Products
A top guideline-setting body for Islamic finance is developing a standard for gold-based products in the industry, a move that…
Zeti Akhtar Aziz: Building a sound global Islamic financial system
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this Industry Engagement Session organised by the IFSB. Since its introduction…
Dubai Chamber launches report on Gulf-CIS ties as part of first CIS Global Business Forum in Dubai
Dubai Chamber in cooperation with Economist Intelligence Unit launched a report titled, ‘A Common Wealth: Building Gulf-CIS ties’ which showcases…
Faisal Islamic Bank's volume of business surges 7.4% in January
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt's volume of business has increased by 7.4 percent to register EGP 56.141 billion(US$7billion) at the…
Fintech set to become game changer for Islamic finance
Fintech, or financial technology with its potential to disrupt traditional structures in the financial industry, is seen as an important…
UAE lender ADIB says Q4 profit up 16.6 pct, raises dividend
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Sunday posted a 16.6 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit, and marginally increased its dividend…
American CEO Wins Islamic Finance Contest at Ethica
Few CEOs of American banks enter the fray when it comes to tests of financial acumen. Even fewer manage…
Meethaq extends home finance for project in Qurm
Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, and Badr Group signed a memorandum of understanding to…