QFC’s Islamic finance tax regime ‘friendliest in Mena’
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has the most Islamic finance friendly tax systems, out of the eight jurisdictions in the…
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Strong debt market to boost Qatar's asset management segment
The development of a debt market in Qatar and across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries would strengthen the position of…
Jordan Islamic Bank 2012 net profit rises 29 pct
Jordan Islamic Bank,, a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Al Baraka Banking Corp, reported on Tuesday a 29 percent rise in net…
Al Salam Bank Bahrain launches 'Mobile' banking service
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has announced the launch of its new mobile banking service "mobile", adding another unique feature to its…
UAE 'has what it takes' to be Islamic finance hub
The UAE has what it takes to become a hub for Islamic finance, according to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
NRG to start $500m Shariah fund for women in Middle East
UK-based Gujarati businessman, Deepak Kuntawala, is establishing a Shariah-compliant investment fund targeted at women in the Middle East. Kuntawala's DVK,…
HSBC Says Gulf Surge to Drive 2013 Sukuk Record: Islamic Finance
Global Islamic bond sales are set to surpass the 2012 record as Persian Gulf issuers take the lead to tap…
Islamic Banking Industry Continues To Record Robust Growth
Global Islamic banking assets are expected to cross at least $1.8 trillion in 2013 up from $1.3 trillion in 2011,…
Through Tamkeen's 'Mohasabha' programme KPMG Fakhro serves more than 400 beneficiaries
KPMG Fakhro, one of the service providers for Tamkeen's 'Mohasaba' programme, has recently achieved a significant milestone of serving more…
Islamic Bank of Britain presents the inaugural British Muslim Awards 2013
Islamic Bank of Britain plc the UK's only wholly Sharia compliant retail bank, presented the inaugural British Muslim Awards 2013…
Gulf Finance appoints new Chief Executive Officer
SHUAA Capital has announced the establishment of Gulf Installments Company. Following the success of Shuaa's subsidiary Gulf Finance Corporation in…
Dubai hopes sukuk standards to make it global player
Dubai aims to become a top global centre for Islamic bonds by introducing more detailed standards that ensure issuance and…