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…
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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…
Al Hilal Bank named Middle East's 'Best Regional Retail Bank'
Al Hilal Bank once again proved its leadership in Islamic banking by winning 'Best Regional Retail Bank (Middle East) at…
Dubai Islamic Bank named 'Best Private Bank'
Dubai Islamic Bank has announced that it has been named "Best Sukuk Arranger" and "Best Private Bank" at the 2012…
Gatehouse Bank supports growth of Islamic Finance
Gatehouse Bank was a key representative at this year's "Karaganda Invest" forum, the third international investment forum for Kazakhstan's Karaganda…
Standard Chartered launches shariah compliant corporate online banking service
Standard Chartered Bank has announced the launch of an Islamic version of its award-winning online banking platform, Straight2Bank. The enhanced…
Thomson Reuters announces findings of its annual Sukuk perceptions and forecast study
Thomson Reuters has released the findings of a Sukuk Perceptions and Forecast Study conducted by Thomson Reuters and Zawya in…