Islamic economy initiative to boost Islamic financial services — and vice versa
The concept of developing an Islamic economy is closely linked to development of Islamic banking and Islamic finance and related…
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Islamic finance grows faster than conventional banking
“Islamic finance is growing at twice the rate of the traditional banking industry in its core markets, which include Malaysia,…
Between Wealth Generation and Preservation
The heads of the largest private banks in the Middle East discuss investment trends in 2014 and beyond Sobhi…
Japan Bank for International Cooperation delegation visits DEWA
He Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority received, at his office, a delegation…
UAE advisors say investor behaviour and emotional reactions to markets are top challenges to success, but remain optimistic about growth
While UAE advisors remain confident about the growth of their businesses, projecting an average of 24% annual growth in the…
UAE's rising cost of living is big concern for expats – HSBC
Bahrain, Qatar and Oman are more popular destinations for expats than the UAE because of the rising cost of living…
Bahrain delegation to boost China trade ties
A high-level business delegation from Bahrain has begun a 10-day visit to China that aims to strengthen economic and trade…
National Bank of Oman highlights distinctions between conventional and Islamic finance
“The GCC countries have committed to actively strengthening their positions in the Islamic finance market, with Saudi Arabia currently in…
Egypt's Beltone Financial to spend $42 million expanding next year
Egypt's Beltone Financial aims to invest around 300 million Egyptian pounds (26.12 million pounds) to expand its domestic operations next…
BBK net profits leaped by 8% for nine months of 2014
Mr. Murad Ali Murad, the Chairman of BBK’s Board of Directors announced that BBK Board of directors approved the reported…
QInvest expects increasing appetite for sharia’a -compliant funds from investors
QInvest, Qatar's leading investment bank and one of the most prominent Islamic financial institutions in the world, expects to see…
ME equity issuance rises 43% to Dh18.7bn in 9 months
Middle Eastern investment banking fees reached $138.2 million (Dh507 million) during the first nine months of 2014, 60 per cent…