Islamic finance boom calls for increase in human capital
In the fast-growing industry of Islamic finance, the lack of specialized, trained human capital in the field continued to be…
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Private Banks Seize on Innovative Ideas to Win Customers
Private banks in Iran have started to embrace innovative technologies more than ever, striving to address major issues on their…
Bahrain's Ibdar appoints the BIBF for board training
Bahrain-based wholesale Islamic Investment bank, Ibdar Bank, has announced the appointment of Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance to deliver…
Al Khaliji signs MoU with CMU-Q for education, research and community development
The agreement includes the provision of scholarships and internships to CMU-Q students, as well as offering training programmes and sessions…
Al-Arabiya Islamic Bank selects ICFS platform
ICS Financial Systems Limited, the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, announced that Al-Arabiya Islamic Bank,…
Credit insurer Coface expects easing in payment delays in Saudi Arabia
Payment delays in Saudi Arabia should ease gradually in 2017 after recent payouts by the government to companies, particularly builders,…
Countering financial crimes remains a top priority of UAE market regulators
The capital markets regulator said on Sunday that countering financial crimes remains a top priority of regulators, at the same…
Easing liquidity conditions to reduce funding costs of Saudi banks
The consistent decline in Saudi Interbank offered rate is expected to bring down the overall funding costs of Saudi banks…
QNB planning to open branches in Saudi and India in overseas push
Qatar’s largest public sector bank, is planning to open branches in Saudi Arabia and India this year as part of…
Israeli leader vows new settlement as West Bank outpost is dismantled
Israel's prime minister on Thursday vowed to establish a new West Bank settlement "as soon as possible," promising to make…
Central Bank releases broad regulation aimed at data privacy
The UAE’s Central Bank released a long-awaited regulatory framework for virtual currencies and electronic payment systems, aimed at digital payment…
Islamic banking to start in Gujarat: What is it all about?
India will soon have Islamic Banking facilities and operations would start from Gujarat. The Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank…