Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank named Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East by EMEA Finance
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has been recognised as the “Best Islamic Bank in the Middle…
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How Islamic finance could fund the future of space exploration
Authentic Islamic finance can unlock large scale investments in outer space infrastructure development and exploration. This uncommon opportunity identified 13…
Saudi Arabia raises over $2bn in February sukuk sale: NDMC
Saudi Arabia raised SR7.86 billion ($2.09 billion) from a domestic sukuk issuance in February, more than tripling January’s sale as…
Baker Botts Transaction Wins Sukuk Deal of the Year at GBM Awards Africa 2026 for the Arab Republic of Egypt
Baker Botts L.L.P. has won Sukuk Deal of the Year at the Global Banking & Markets Awards Africa 2026, in…
Alizz Islamic Bank reaffirms its leadership in Islamic banking at the 17th IFSB Summit
Alizz Islamic Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Islamic finance industry following its successful participation in the 17th…
Oman’s Islamic Finance eyes double-digit growth in 2026
Key structural constraints persist, including a lack of Islamic treasury bills and derivatives Oman’s Islamic finance industry is likely…
Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026
Oman’s Islamic finance industry is slated to hit $45 billion this year, up from $36 billion by the end of…
Bahrain prices $800mln long 8-year sukuk and $1.3bln 12-year bond
The Kingdom of Bahrain priced a dual-tranche US dollar denominated offering comprising an $800 million long eight-year sukuk and a…
Islamic bank Mal raises $230M in Gulf’s largest seed round
Mal, an Abu Dhabi-based Islamic digital bank, raised $230 million in the biggest ever seed round in the Gulf. …
Aafaq rolls out World Elite Mastercard credit card
Mastercard has joined Aafaq Islamic Finance (Aafaq) in a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the launch of a new variant…
Sohar Islamic Advances financial inclusion with the opening of its new Bowsher retail branch
As part of its continued efforts to bring Sharia-compliant banking closer to communities, Sohar Islamic – the Islamic banking window…
Bahrain Islamic Bank signs MoU with University of Technology Bahrain to provide training opportunities for students
Bahrain Islamic Bank has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB). …