Qatar Islamic Bank to buy IBQ's Islamic assets
Qatar Islamic Bank will acquire the sharia-compliant corporate portfolio of International Bank of Qatar(IBQ), the Islamic lender said on Wednesday.…
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NCB named the Best Islamic Bank 2011
The National Commercial Bank has achieved a new prestigious title that reconfirmed its leadership position in the Islamic banking arena,…
KFH: Wealth of ladies multiplies during 2011
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) various banking, commercial, and investment services for ladies have witnessed further development during 2011 through offering…
Islamic banking calls for technology change
As the sultanate gears up to roll out Islamic banking early next year, Omani banks are preparing to adopt necessary…
UAE is largest GCC investor in Turkey
The UAE has emerged as the largest Gulf investor in Turkey, accounting for more than half the total assets controlled…
Islamic finance values hold key to innovation
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis which was precipitated inter alia by the conduct and perceived greed of…
71% of Islamic institutions implement IFSB's Guiding Principles on Sharia'a Governance
Top ranking figures from the world of Islamic finance were brought together during an event in Bahrain supported by Deloitte…
UK Islamic bank in talks with Rasmala for 30% stake
European Islamic Investment Bank is in talks to acquire a 30 percent stake in Dubai-based Rasmala Investment Bank, two sources…
BankMuscat announces Meethaq Islamic banking window
BankMuscat has announced the decision of its Board of Directors to set up an independent Islamic banking window at the…
Rating boost for Al Baraka Group
Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) yesterday announced that Standard & Poors (S&P) reaffirmed ABG's investment grade long-term counterparty credit rating…
Al Hilal Bank wins prestigious Islamic Award
Al Hilal Bank, a progressive Islamic bank, won as ‘Best Retail Bank (GCC)’ during the 6th edition of the prestigious…
Dubai Islamic Bank appoints Blue Apple as its Creative Agency
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the world’s first Islamic Bank, has recently appointed Blue Apple as its Creative Agency following a…