Islamic banking

GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports

Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region

UAE MoHRE, ADIB launch instant digital wallet for corporate payments

Corporate customers can now make instant payments for MoHRE services through the new wallet 

DMCC’s Tradeflow platform secures shariah certification, appoints new shariah supervisory board

Newly appointed board will ensure that all transactions adhere strictly to Shariah’s rules and principles

UAE and Kazakhstan central banks forge cooperation for financial market regulation, development

Agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and information exchange in areas of mutual interest

ADIB becomes first bank to offer fractional sukuk for retail investors on new platform

Investors can now participate with as little as $1,000 compared to the usual $200,000 minimum

UAE’s total banking assets grow to $1.24 trillion in 2024 amid strong economic growth: CBUAE

The CBUAE forecasts an acceleration of growth to 4.7 percent in 2025, reflecting the resilience of the national economy

Emirates Islamic’s $750 million senior unsecured sukuk oversubscribed 2.1 times

The sukuk saw demand from over 100 investors, including a considerable amount of new investors

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank shareholders approve $825 million cash dividend, 50 percent of 2024 net profit

The AGM highlighted ADIB's strong business momentum and the exceptional 2024 performance

AAOIFI Sharia Standard 62 to shape the future of the sukuk market

In its public hearing, the AAOIFI mentioned that it is likely to approve Standard 62 in 2025

UAE 2024 sukuk market expands: $14.4 billion issued, $14-15 billion projected for 2025

This is supported by ongoing activities from both banks and corporate entities

Sharjah Islamic Bank posts record profit of $313.1 million in 2024

Total profit from financing grew 20.6 percent, reaching AED3.7 billion in 2024

Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of Primary Dealer framework with Bloomberg

First phase focused on integrating the Bloomberg Auction System to enhance the local currency debt issuance process and workflows