Qatar is searching to deepen its debt market. Regarding this aspect, it may list local-currency government bonds and sukuk on the country’s bourse this year.
Qatar began to sell treasury bills in May to achieve excess funds in the banking sector and se…
The Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has suggested more specific accounting standards for real estate while increasing disclosure for Islamic banks’ investment accounts.
The move made by the Bahrain-bas…
A major GCC workshop on consumer protection has authorized Saudi Arabia’s proposal to set up Supreme Council for Consumer Protection in the GCC states. According to Dr. Nasser Al-Tuwaim, chairman of the Saudi Consumer Protection Association (CPA), th…
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has presented a project financing agreement with Al Million Services Trading and Contracting Co. W.L.L. in order to fund the purchase and operation of 500 new taxi vehicles. The financing will be put in action as per the Islami…
The formation of a single board of trustee including all donors and the establishment was advised to the Boards of Trustees of the Funds (BTF) of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Nige…
EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
Doha, Qatar – December 25-27, 2011
CALL FOR PAPERS
The global economy continues to face the perennial pro…
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar Islamic Bank’s (QIB) ratings as Long-term Issuer Default (IDR) ‘A’ with Stable Outlook, Short-term IDR ‘F1,’ Individual ‘C,’ Support ‘1’ and Support Rating Floor ‘A.’
The Individual Rating (or stand-alone strength) refl…
Manazil Hospitality, a new company specialising in hospitality was launched in Qatar recently.
The firm is looking for opportunities at managing hotel properties, especially in the region by extending superior hospitality services while preserving the…
The Board of Directors of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful (PQFTL) has decided to further invest in the company by issuing right shares up to 33 percent of the base capital. This was decided at the Board of Directors meeting of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful held in…
BARWA Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of its Board of Directors (the “Board”). The nine strong Board will be chaired by H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Al-Thani, and consists of the following members:Chairman: H.E. Sheikh Mohammed…
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