Eversheds advises Barwa Bank on first Islamic window acquisition
The Doha office of international law firm Eversheds has advised Barwa Bank on the acquisition of Al Yusr, International Bank…
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Islamic banking has become a reality
A team of experts is studying the legislative requirements to bring forward integrated legislation for Islamic banking and make necessary…
Oman-based lender gets Islamic banking licence
Oman’s Al Izz International Bank, a lender under formation in the Gulf Arab state, has been given a licence to…
International Bank of Qatar sells its Islamic banking operations to Barwa Bank
International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) announced the sale of its Al Yusr Islamic banking retail operations to Barwa Bank. This…
How to become an ethical investor
Question: As a Muslim and as part of the spirit of Ramadan I have been thinking about becoming more ethically…
National Bank of Oman sees profit growth slowing
National Bank of Oman, the sultanate's second-largest lender by assets, may see its profit growth slow for the full year…
Bahrain bank merger a litmus test for Gulf
The planned merger of two Bahraini banks, intended to create the largest Islamic lender in the Gulf Arab kingdom, could…
Bahrain's Al Salam Bank and BISB hire KPMG Fakhro for planned merger
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BISB) and Al Salam Bank have hired KPMG Fakhro for their planned mega merger. The two Bahraini…
Alpen Capital to offer Islamic advisory services
Alpen Capital LLC, Oman has received approvals from the Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman to provide advisory services in…
Alpen Capital gets ok for Islamic services in Oman
Investment bank Alpen Capital has gotten approval to become the first firm to offer Islamic advisory services in Oman, the…
Hawkamah and ICLIF sign MoU for partnership
Dubai-based Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, its sister institute Mudara Institute of Directors and the Kuala Lumpur-based ICLIF Leadership and…
Global financial turmoil casts shadow over recovery of sukuk market
The cost of insuring Islamic bonds has risen to a six-week high as global financial turmoil threatens a regional recovery…