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Muslim-friendly tourism: UAE's IBC to acquire 10,000 holiday homes in Dubai
The deal will be financed through a $1trln sukuk, it said.
Gharbia Islamic Housing sees profit rise in H1
Financial results for the fiscal period starting January 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2019.
Al Baraka Bank– Egypt posts profits in H1
Financial results for the fiscal period starting January 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2019.
Apple, Goldman Sachs start issuing Apple Cards to consumers
Apple announced the card in March
$871,152 Noor Fund launched to promote Islamic banking, finance in UAE
The fund hopes to attract top talents passionate about Islamic banking and finance
Banque Saudi Fransi quarterly net profit down 4.4% on Islamic tax provision
The drop came despite a 2.5% rise in operating income due to higher net special commission income, gain on non-trading investments and fee income
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A continuous battle for Islamic banks in the UAE
Islamic banks in the UAE have collectively recorded slower growth over the course of 2018.