Bank Nizwa is first in Oman to open doors for Islamic banking
Bank Nizwa, Oman's first dedicated Islamic bank, formally opened its doors to the public making history for the Sultanate's financial…
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Islamic Finance news awards results: Deals of the Year 2012
The results of the Islamic Finance news Deals of the Year 2012 awards are now out. This year, over 300…
CMA completes draft regulatory by law of Islamic banking
The Capital Market Authority completed the initial draft of the regulatory bylaw of the Islamic Sukuk. CMA started getting feedbacks…
Sukuk Seen Topping $46 Billion Record on Debuts: Islamic Finance
Global sukuk sales will challenge this year’s record of $46 billion in 2013 as countries such as Oman, Tunisia and…
ADIB expands its regional footprint by opening a branch in Sudan
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has announced the expansion of its regional footprint by launching its branch in Khartoum in Sudan.…
Bank Nizwa set to launch beginning of next year
Bank Nizwa, Oman’s first Islamic Bank, is all set to open its doors by the beginning of next year after…
International Experts to discuss Future of Global Takaful Industry in Egypt
'We are delighted to be holding ITS 2013 in Cairo next year' said Mohaned Abdullah, Managing Director of Istishar iQ…
The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association announces new Chair and launches regional initiatives
The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association, the trade association representing the Arabian Gulf fixed income market announced a new Chair…
Three companies issued licences for takaful operations in Oman
Three companies have been issued in-principle licences for takaful operations in the sultanate, executive vice president of the Capital Market…
The first French sukuk
As France attempts to launch its nascent Islamic financial sector, its first Sukuk issues finally appeared last summer. Since the…
Islamic Banking Rulebook 2013 by Q1 says CBO
The Central Bank of Oman will issue the final draft of the guidelines for Islamic banking in the first quarter…
Takeover deadline extended for Islamic Bank of Britain
Islamic Bank of Britain, the country's only sharia-compliant retail lender, said a deadline for a Qatari bank to decide on…