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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 | 19:50 GMT
Tue, Feb 09, 2010, 19:50 GMT
 

  • Gulf sukuk issue runs into trouble


    Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan Real Estate will likely issue a five-year fixed rate Islamic bond worth between $500 to 750 million by the end of the week, two bankers with knowledge of the deal told Reuters yesterday. 7Days - 09Feb 07:20GMT
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  • QIB posts QR1.32bn net profit


    Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has reported QR1.32bn in net profits for 2009 and will recommend 60 percent cash dividend for the shareholders. The Peninsula - 09Feb 06:52GMT
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  • Al Yusr opens Rayyan branch


    Al Yusr Islamic Banking Service of the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) has expanded its network with the opening of a new dedicated retail branch in the Al Rayyan. The Peninsula - 09Feb 06:49GMT
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  • Tamweel posts loss on costs of impairment


    Tamweel, the UAE's largest provider of real estate finance, posted loss after Dh408 million of impairment provisions in 2009, said a statement yesterday. Emirates Business 24/7 - 09Feb 06:15GMT
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  • NCB Capital Launches New Shariah-Compliant Fund


    A US dollar-denominated, open-ended, Shariah-compliant fund was launched Monday in Riyadh by NCB Capital, the investment banking arm of National Commercial Bank (NCB), the largest commercial bank in Saudi Arabia. Arab News - 09Feb 04:34GMT
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  • Indonesia sells $850 million worth of Islamic bonds


    Indonesia has sold more than 850 million dollars worth of Islamic bonds to domestic retail investors, three-times more than its target, officials said. AFP - 08Feb 11:24GMT
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  • Huge potential for Islamic finance in Kenya


    Kenya is fast developing as the Islamic finance hub of East Africa. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has already licensed two Islamic banks - Gulf African Bank (GAB) and First Community Bank (FCB) - under CAP 488 of the Banking Act of Kenya. Arab News - 08Feb 07:51GMT
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  • IDB loan funds natural gas project in Gafsa


    Tunisia on Friday (February 5th) received a 33.4m-euro loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), TAP reported. The project will supply natural gas to Gafsa and neighbouring towns, including Mehdila, Om Elarays and Metlaoui and El Ksar. The... Magharebia.com - 08Feb 06:46GMT
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  • New Irish finance bill to facilitate sukuk transactions


    Following the introduction of tax neutrality laws to facilitate the issuance of sukuk by the UK, France and Luxembourg in recent weeks, Ireland is the latest European Union (EU) country to join the club. Arab News - 08Feb 06:21GMT
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  • DIB board of Directors meeting to be on 10 February 2010


    The Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank will hold a meeting on Wednesday 10/02/2010 at 2:00 pm. Press Release - 07Feb 13:15GMT
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