Middle East and North Africa

Middle East and North Africa

UAE Bank Implements Blockchain Platform for Commodity Trade Finance

The dltledgers platform for commodity trade finance has expanded its reach to the Middle East, with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) having financed its...

What Makes a Cryptocurrency Halal or Haram?

The Islamic community has its own view on various matters. And it seems that cryptocurrencies haven’t escaped its rigorous analysis. On the contrary, the...

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Sells $500mln 10-Year Sukuk

Dubai's largest listed developer Emaar Properties is set to raise on Tuesday $500 million from the sale of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, a document...

Kuwait’s Warba Bank Hires Banks for Dollar Sukuk

Kuwait’s Warba Bank has hired banks to arrange fixed income investor meetings ahead of a potential sale of five-year U.S. dollar denominated sukuk, or...

Kuwaiti Financial Firm Partners with Global Payments Service

A financial services organisation in Kuwait has paired up with a global online money transfer provider to launch a new service. Kuwait Finance House...

Kuwait Finance House Bahrain Enrolls Students in Vocational Training Programs

Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) recently received students from both local and international universities, providing them with the opportunity to join various vocational training programs offered by...