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COVID-19 Pandemic & Localization Initiatives in GCC Countries

Jul 6, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

COVID-19 coronavirus is here to stay. This is a painful fact none of us can ignore anymore. Central banks around the world have been using various mixes of fiscal and monetary policies to contain the harmful effects of the pandemic. As the pandemic is expected to last much longer than we could have anticipated, governments …

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What Is The Future Of The GCC Economies in The Post-COVID-19 Era?

May 11, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

The Middle East has been the most volatile region in the world for the past seven decades since Israel was established in 1948. The past two months have seen two major shocks for the region – the COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp oil price meltdown.  There are several other problems as well which have rattled …

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COVID-19 & Oil Price Collapse: A Double-Edged Sword For GCC

Apr 22, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

COVID-19 and oil price collapse are proving a double-edged sword to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The World Bank recommends these countries to prioritize their focus on handling the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the impending recession resulting from the virus and a sharp decline in the oil price. A recent study done by The …

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COVID-19 To Impact GCC Sukuk Issuance In 2020

Apr 5, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

Global Islamic bond issuance is set to remain stable at around $180 billion Dubai: Islamic finance is set to keep expanding in 2020 and beyond as the GCC countries and Malaysia help drive growth in Shariah-compliant financial products, however, there are downside risks from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to rating agency Moody’s. “We expect …

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GCC Ministers Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19

Apr 5, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

RIYADH: Commerce ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a virtual meeting to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the region. Overseeing the provision and smooth flow of essential basic commodities to citizens of their countries was highlighted as one of the key roles of the respective ministries. The …

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Qatar To Emerge As The World’s Leading Islamic Finance Hub

Feb 25, 2020 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

With a fast-growing Islamic finance industry, Doha has all the potential to emerge as the ‘Capital of Islamic Finance”, industry experts stated yesterday. ”Doha is the most qualified financial center to transform into the world capital of Islamic finance, based on a package of indicators, the most prominent of which is the rapid growth of …

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ICD signs three MoUs to Strengthen Collaboration

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

JEDDAH — THE Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group signed three a Memorandum of Understanding in quick succession to strengthen collaboration. The first one was with the City Bank, Bangladesh in order to boost cooperation for fostering private sector development in …

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AMAF Calls the Public to Support Food Aid for Refugees

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

The campaign, lined up to run until after Eid Al Fitr, will set up a podium, featuring the replica of a refugee camp and an interactive screen projecting a tent city with a line of children waiting for food, at The Dubai Mall.  The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) has urged the public to …

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Ithmaar Honours Staff Over Islamic Finance Training

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, recently honoured 10 employees who earned professional certificates in Islamic finance from the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The employees, from various departments including Commercial and Financial Institutions, Retail Banking, Product Development and Management, and Compliance & Anti Money Laundering had successfully completed professional training programme …

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Islamic Banking Gains Significant Market Share in Oman

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

Dubai: Islamic banking in Oman is growing at a faster rate than conventional banking segment, with Islamic banking assets up more than 62 per cent year on year, according to a recent report issued by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO). Total assets held by Islamic banks and the Islamic banking windows of conventional lenders …

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NBF Islamic Recognised as the Best “Shari’a-Compliant Window of the Year”

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) PJSC announced today that NBF Islamic has been recognised as the “Shari’a-compliant Window of the year” at The Banker’s Islamic Bank of the Year Awards 2017. This prestigious accolade is a clear indication of NBF’s position as the leading provider of comprehensive suite of Shari’a-compliant banking solutions. In 2014, NBF …

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Emirates Islamic is First Islamic Bank to Integrate Blockchain Technology into Cheques

Jun 12, 2017 by //  by admin Leave a Comment

Emirates Islamic has announced that it will introduce blockchain technology into its cheques as a fraud prevention measure. Termed ‘Cheque Chain’, Emirates Islamic is the first Islamic bank in UAE to undertake this initiative to enhance security in the popular payment method. Emirates Islamic will issue new cheque books carrying a unique QR (Quick Response) …

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