Banks Must Encourage Development
The Islamic banking industry has proven to be immune to the current financial and political crises affecting the Middle East. The demand on Islamic products is growing in the GCC markets.
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The Islamic banking industry has proven to be immune to the current financial and political crises affecting the Middle East. The demand on Islamic products is growing in the GCC markets.
BL: How can countries manage de-risking?
H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani: Broadly, de-risking is an approach that has gained importance since the global crisis. With weaknesses in balance sheets and excessive leverage, institutions globally are today exploring several ways of de-risking.
Adnan Ahmed Yousif has been the President and Chief Executive of Al Baraka Banking Group since August 2004. He is the Chairman of Jordan Islamic Bank, Banque Al Baraka D'Algerie, Al Baraka Turk Participation Bank, Al Baraka Bank Ltd., South Africa,
Knowledge furthers universal enlightenment. With hard work, Dr. R. Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer of Doha Bank made his way through the crowd, mounted his horse, and headed for excelling in his banking and social careerslocally and internationally.
The Arab Insurance Institute was created under the umbrella of the GAIF (General Arab Insurance Federation) and owned by over 40 shareholders from insurance-related organizations from across the Arab world. The Arab Insurance Institute is an independent organization providing training and education to insurance-related organizations and individuals across the Arab world.