Manama, March 15th 2013: Simply Sharia Human Capital (SSHC) is delighted to offer the Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) in collaboration with prominent Gulf-based Sharia Advisors, Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB).

The SRB-SSHC partnership will deliver the internationally recognized and UK-certified IFQ across the Gulf region.

Commenting on the Collaboration the CEO of SRB, Mr. Yasser Dahlawi said "Nurturing people with practical applications of Islamic Finance and the governing rules of Shari'a is an important transformation process of the Islamic Financing Industry. The knowledge and information which people will be acquire from the IFQ program will allow them to continually serve the Islamic Industry with optimal levels of service something which we strongly believe is the pulse of our time"

The IFQ is a ground-breaking foundation course, accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI), equipping candidates with a practical understanding of Islamic finance principles, products and models of business.

The  international benchmark qualification that will prepare candidates with valuable knowledge of Islamic finance, including Sukuk, Takaful, Mudaraba, Musharaka and Murabaha - as well as  offer an insight into the influence of Shari'a in a business context and train candidates to hold key positions in the Islamic finance and Takaful (Islamic Insurance).

As a reputable CISI Accredited Training Provider based in the UK, SSHC will undertake delivery of the IFQ. Committed to the development and growth of the Islamic Finance industry through training, education and recruitment, SSHC is looking to connect conventional institutions with the IF sector through competent, qualified and highly skilled individuals.

Faizal Karbani, CEO of Simply Sharia Human Capital said: ""We are delighted with this partnership and are looking forward to working collaboratively with Shariyah Review Bureau.

"SRB has a good and growing reputation as Sharia Advisors to firms already operating within the IF industry as well as helping new entrants. They understand the importance and value of staff working within those firms having a requisite level of knowledge about the key principles and transaction types underpinning Islamic Finance. They also hold the IFQ qualification in high regard, often recommending the course to the firms they work with as a means of developing staff and getting them to a recognized level of competence. Hence I believe SRB are ideal partners to promote our IFQ courses across the Middle East and beyond."

ABOUT SHARIYAH REVIEW BUREAU
Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB) is the Corporate World's leading Shari'a Advisor with scholarly presence in more than 7 countries from Middle East, North Africa and Asia. The breadth of geographical reach crossing national boundaries makes it one of few Shari'a consultancy bodies that can meet client's true international business requirements.

Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain and with offices in KSA, USA*, Egypt*, Kazakhstan*, Oman* and Kingdom of Bahrain, SRB serves institutes and Banks including, Tricon (Canada), U.B.A.F (France), United Arab Bank (Dubai), Tadhmon Capital (Bahrain), Gulf International Bank (Bahrain), Bahrain Middle East Bank (Bahrain), Al Khabeer International (Bahrain), OP Calypso (Hong Kong), and Al Wasatah Capital (KSA). SRB provides direct access to Shari'a experts while furnishing all substantial scholarly support resources with swift turnarounds in Shari'a Certifications (Fatawa) and speedy product structuring solutions to meet its client's strategic business needs. (*representative office). To learn more visit www.shariyah.com

ABOUT SIMPLY SHARIA HUMAN CAPITAL
Simply Sharia Human Capital is the Training, Education and Recruitment arm of Simply Sharia Limited, a UK FSA regulated Sharia compliant financial services organization.

Purpose-driven, the organization offers companies and individuals the tools to make informed and strategic decisions through training and knowledge of Islamic Finance issues.

SSHC focuses on supporting the commercial objectives of companies through training courses rich in practical examples as well as time-efficient and flexible to fit in with busy work schedules.

With experienced and knowledgeable trainers, SSHC provides Islamic Finance training; offering the IFQ; Bespoke Training on specific issues or products including Sukuk, Takaful and Asset Management; Careers Guidance and Recruitment service dedicated to the IF industry. Our training services have been provided across the UK, France, Spain, North Africa and for international Islamic Banks and financial institutions. To learn more visit www.simplyshariahc.com

For more information about the Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) Training delivered by SSHC, please email: Nyra Mahmood at nyramahmood@simplysharia.com or contact Mansoor Ahmed at Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB) on m.mansoor@shariyah.com

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