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New investment firm signs first China deal

New investment firm signs first China deal

Islamic Finance
Shariah-compliant company aims to raise initial $200mn, also announces plan to list in London.

West turning to sukuk as debt markets dry up
Islamic Finance
ASEAN secretary general says appeal of Islamic bonds growing as credit crisis worsens.

Kuwait's Dar closes 1st part of $400mn Islamic loan
Islamic Finance
Three-year $150mn deal for Aston Martin part-owner backed by Saudi, Oman banks.

Janayen raises Ijara to build worker housing
Islamic Finance
Company plans to expand by adding more accommodation projects across region.


more »MIDDLE EAST ISLAMIC FINANCE COMMENT

Meeting of minds
DLA Piper's Global Head of Islamic Finance Oliver Agha discusses what the recent International Islamic Finance Forum in Dubai has achieved.

Oliver Agha  

Business on the edge - the new rules
Innovation may be important - but what is it and how can you do it? David Westley provides the tool kit.

David Westley

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BUSINESS FEATURES

Banks hoard Fed cuts

Regional mortgage lenders are refusing to pass falling US interest rates on to customers in the emirates.

High finance

Amid continuing turmoil in global credit markets, Islamic finance is going from strength to strength.

Sukuk and the city

The City of London has had a rough time recently, but for the city's Islamic financiers, outlook looks rosier.

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BUSINESS INTERVIEWS

Finding the right fit

Mohamed Al Neaimi, CEO of Mawarid Finance, explains how the Islamic finance provider builds its products.

Comeback kids

Arabian Business talks to Unicorn's CFO to discover why Islamic finance is now in higher demand than ever.

Noor goes moor

Noor Islamic Bank CEO Hussain Al Qemzi plans to take the fledgling bank across the Gulf and around the world.

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