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ISDA to launch sharia-proof derivative standard

Islamic Finance
Product aims to standardise terms to allow focus on commercial issues.

Sukuk to recover in 2009 - BNP Paribas
Islamic Finance
Issuance of Islamic bonds could exceed levels from 2007 after dip this year due to global financial crisis.

New Bahrain investment bank eyes MENA deals
Islamic Finance
Egypt expected to top region for deals, says chief exec of First Investment Bank.

Unicorn wins licence to set up Saudi operation
Islamic Finance
Bahrain-based investment bank gets green light to offer Islamic products.

more »MIDDLE EAST ISLAMIC FINANCE COMMENT

Meeting of minds
DLA Piper's Global Head of Islamic Finance Oliver Agha discusses what the recent International Islamic Finance Forum in Dubai has achieved.

Oliver Agha  

Oman bus stop theory
Finalising a regulatory framework early on may be best, but could increase financial institutions' time to market.

 Daniel Stanton

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  1. Amlak suspends new mortgage loans »
  2. Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey  »
  3. Premium air traffic in Mideast tumbles 14% »
  4. First Gulf in share buyback »
  5. Bollywood star chosen for 'Atlantis Goddess' role »

more » MIDDLE EAST MARKETS DATA

DFM

Last Price:

2,012.24

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20 Nov 2008 09:59 GMT
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ADX

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more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Saudi prince ups stake in US banking giant
  2. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans

Construction & Industry

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Global crisis 'yet to seriously hit Gulf construction sector'

Culture & Society

  1. Pop star to give evidence in Bahrain lawsuit case
  2. Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey

Education

  1. UAE education chief reveals $2bn strategy
  2. Saudi hikes student allowance by 50%

Energy

  1. Oil price falls to lowest mark since Jan 2007
  2. Ras Al-Khaimah grants 25-yr oil concession

Healthcare

  1. Manslaughter charge doctor has licence suspended
  2. UK entrepreneur in Qatar biomedical venture

Islamic Finance

  1. $5.6tn wiped off sharia compliant equities
  2. Dubai Islamic Bank profit climbs 10.4%

Media & Marketing

  1. Cirque du Soleil returning to Dubai next year
  2. Emarat Al-Youm in dark over court ban

Personal Finance

  1. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans
  2. Amlak suspends new mortgage loans

Politics & Economics

  1. UAE pledges $550mn aid to Afghanistan
  2. Bahrain survey identifies skills shortage

Real Estate

  1. Sama Dubai reviews projects amid global crisis
  2. Developer puts new projects on hold amid global crisis

Retail

  1. Bin Hendi chief sees 20% fall in business
  2. Damas set to slow down 2009 expansion plans

Sport

  1. Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier
  2. Australia break Bahrain hearts in World Cup qualifier

Technology

  1. Software boost as ID card registration rush continues
  2. I-Mate not going under, CEO says

Transportation

  1. Super-tanker owners 'in negotiations' with pirates
  2. Abu Dhabi roads death rate 'twice UAE average'

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Bollywood star chosen for 'Atlantis Goddess' role

MORE ISLAMIC FINANCE STORIES

  1. Islamic lender wins licence for Saudi operation
  2. Kuwait fund in merger talks, cbank in support
  3. Sharia shares 'will be hit by slowdown' - S&P
  4. Islamic bond market 'wrecked' by critical remarks
  5. UAE's Ajman Bank to focus on local market
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Global debt goes Islamic

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