EMANUELE OTTOLENGHI: IRAN’S DECEPTIVE COMMERCIAL PRACTICES By • Emanuele Ottolenghi Published in: BESA Perspectives Papers No. 41 April 15, 2008 http://www.biu.ac.il/SOC/besa/perspectives41.html Executive Summary: Sanctions against Iran focus on nuclear and ballistic missile technology, drawing a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate trade. But a closer look at Iran’s commercial practices proves that Iran is systematically abusing […]
http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=3262500-200m for Bangladesh fund Star Business Report Asian Tiger Capital Partners will launch a $100 – $200 million private equity fund to invest in Bangladesh this September, with the UK company claiming that foreign direct investment in the country could increase tenfold to around $7 billion by 2015. The announcement was made as Asian Tiger […]
ProLogis in Mideast venture http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_8856128 The Denver industrial REIT will join with an Islamic bank to develop warehouses in the Persian Gulf area. By Will McSheehy Bloomberg News Article Last Updated: 04/09/2008 01:55:11 AM MDT ProLogis, the world’s largest industrial real estate investment trust, and Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank Arcapita Bank BSC […]
NewsMiddle East and India: The new road to riches Author: Sophie Evans http://www.legalweek.com/Articles/1111736/Middle+East+and+India+The+new+road+to+riches.html Published: 03/04/2008 02:30 Abu Dhabi has taken huge strides towards eclipsing Dubai in the headlines, with news of big-ticket projects planned for the UAE’s capital. Law firms have responded with a string of recent office launches. Sophie Evans explores the Abu Dhabi-Dubai […]
Dubai Islamic Bank launches two innovative new resources products Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today the simultaneous launch of two innovative investment products linked to the fast-growing alternative energy sector. United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 19 – 2008Launched by DIB’s Wealth Management Division, both products are linked to the DWS New Resources Fund, which targets […]
Ahmadinejad Received Not a Single Dollar in Foreign Investment 02/01/2008 The Iranian government boasts of attracting tens of billions of dollars in foreign investments annually, unlike the previous governments, which it alleges had failed in this regard. Yet, the Central Bank of Iran has revealed in a controversial report that the government has not been […]
this is another study from the Pro Sharia Banking professionals as to how they want to change our way of banking. http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2007/wp07175.pdf
Wall Street Journal Video re: The potential impact and reach of foreign gov investment funds on the US economy and article re; Soverign Wealth Fund Map
Sovereign Wealth Fund Map (This was in a WSJ article below) http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-foreignSWF08.html Video: WSJ’s Dennis Berman discusses the potential impact and reach of foreign government investment funds on the U.S. economy. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452319854/bctid1380790724 Lobbyists Smoothed the Way For a Spate of Foreign Deals By BOB DAVIS and DENNIS K. BERMAN January 25, 2008; Page A1 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120120895483414521.html WASHINGTON — Two […]
Home | About Us | Feedback Business Strategies for the Muslim World Jan 2008: Muharram 1429: Issue 23 Home / Questioning “Shari’ah Conversion Technology”: Yusuf Talal Delorenzo By Staff Reporter Posted, Jan 26, 2008 Innovation is a cornerstone of the financial markets. Without the development of […]
Financial Times FT.com MARKETS On Asia // <![CDATA[ if(typeof window.close != “undefined”) {document.write( ‘ Close ‘ ) }// ]]< Close // <![CDATA[ if(typeof subs!=”undefined” && subs==”Y”) {document.write(‘ Subscription page ‘);}// ]]> // <![CDATA[ if(typeof window.print != “undefined”) {document.write(‘‘) }// ]]> On Asia: Suspicion over sovereign fund investments By Sunny Tucker Published: January 25 2008 19:19 […]
Print this page DIFC will be Islamic finance hub http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/01/25/10184666.html 01/25/2008 12:04 AM | By Shakir Husain, Staff Reporter Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is creating new infrastructure as part of its efforts to become a global Islamic finance hub, a senior official said on Thursday. Chief executive officer Nasser Al Shaali said […]
The need for standardized regulation of Islamic Finance Dubai (23 January 2008) Speakers at International Bar Association’s (IBA) ‘Islamic Finance in the Middle East’ conference were nearly unanimous about the need to apply some level of consistency in Islamic Finance laws across the GCC countries in order to establish regionally-accepted regulatory standards. The IBA conference, which […]
The UK Premium Bonds and Islamic Law
Premium Bonds and Islamic Law Published by luzia at 11:13 pm under Uncategorized Please keep checking our blog for news updates, articles, videos, and commentaries. Premium Bonds and Islamic Law Premium bonds have been debated for decades over their ability to actually beat out interest bearing savings plans and conventional banking practices. Premium bonds allow […]
The Arab economic boycott of Israel has mostly disappeared. But now it lives on, in the Dutch stock exchange. Businesses dealing with alcohol, the sex industry, financial services – they are all banned by Sharia law due to what they do. Businesses in Israel are banned due to what they are. Are Arab-Israeli businesses banned […]
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal – January 21, 2008 http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2008/01/21/daily7.html Monday, January 21, 2008 – 9:38 AM PST Cisco to pump $1.6B into UAE operations Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday that it plans to invest $1.6 billion in the United Arab Emirates over the next five […]
Gulf derivatives market could touch $300b By Babu Das Augustine, Banking Editor Published: January 22, 2008, 00:54 Dubai: The Gulf’s derivatives market could potentially be worth around $250-$300 billion in five years, according to Arqaam Capital, a pioneer in derivative structuring, brokerage and trading in the region.Based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Arqaam Capital […]
Forbes-As Islamic banks boom, scholars are hard to find.
go to the link to read this very revealing article on Forbes FEATURE-As Islamic banks boom, scholars are hard to find Forbes – NY,USA A small group of usually robed and bearded Islamic scholars — experts in Islamic law, known as sharia — holds sway over the booming bank sector, …
The Selling of America-Overseas Investors Buy Aggressively in the U.S.
Overseas Investors Buy Aggressively in U.S. By Peter S. Goodman and Louise Story Go To Original Last May, a Saudi Arabian conglomerate bought a Massachusetts plastics maker. In November, a French company established a new factory in Adrian, Mich., adding 189 automotive jobs to an area accustomed to layoffs. In December, a British company bought […]
List of Major Banks dealing with Shariah Finance-tools for research
Here is a list of banks that are expanding the Islamic Shariah industry worldwide. Also, a link to the major periodicals that discuss Shariah Finance. In order to combat this rising influence on our banking industry, you must learn and understand what it is. This type of banking is a screen to infiltrate into a […]
Eric Meyer Joseph Gau Shaykh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo Mohammad Jamjoum Bill Redman Shariah Supervisory Board Shariah Capital Overview Shariah Capital, Inc. is a multi-dimensional company that creates Shariah-compliant financial products and provides Shariah compliant consulting and related services. It delivers these products and services under its own brand name, under co-branding arrangements with […]
ALERT-Opening Doors to Islamic Financing
Welcome to UIFC: OPENING DOORS TO ISLAMIC FINANCING (hat tip Margo I) Jan 20, 2008 University Islamic Financial Corp: Islamic Banking & Islamic Finance http://www.universityislamicfinancial.com/?gclid=CKfWqq7dhZECFRsTawod-jEFGQ University Bank is a community bank based in Ann Arbor, Michigan serving the diverse needs of all consumers and is rated Outstanding by the FDIC for community service and community […]
MUST READ-How the Muslims are marketing Islam, without “Islamic” jargon
Here are some excerpts from the http://www.universityislamicfinancial.com website. Note below in the FAQ area, they specifically note that Some of our products in development will be designed without specific “Islamic” jargon in order to provide financial services to anyone. Margo I.FAQ: http://www.universityislamicfinancial.com/faq.html Query: Are SHAPE™ programs open only to Muslims? SHAPE™: No! SHAPE™ programs are meant to […]
Militants’ threats shut video shops to give way to ‘Islamic business’ http://www.dailytim es.com.pk/ default.asp? page=2007\125\story_ 5-12-2007_ pg7 _22 <http://www.dailytim es.com.pk/ images/2007/ 12/05/20071205_ 03.jpg> * Businessmen say shops closed after police expressed ‘helplessness’ * Govt official says militants planned to tighten noose around Peshawar till June 2008 PESHAWAR: Two men were seen busy putting up a […]
Launches New Dharma-Based Index http://www.religionnews.com NEW YORK, USA, January 15, 2008: Financial news powerhouse Dow Jones & Company has launched new “dharma indexes” to track the stocks of companies that observe the values of dharma-based religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. The Dow Jones Dharma Indexes are the first to measure dharma-compliant stocks and now […]
The Washington Times http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080117/EDITORIAL/795604793/1013 Terror’s financiers January 17, 2008 By Rachel Ehrenfeld and Alyssa A. Lappen – The antiquated Securities and Exchange Commission’s computer system prevents investigators from safeguarding U.S. market integrity. “It’s like working with one hand tied behind their backs,” Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley commented about the Dec. 17 release of the Government […]
Judith Miller-Abu Dhabi:East Leans West-while radical Islamists fight to restore the Dark Ages, a modern sheikdom invest in Western Culture
Great Article about Abu Dhabi and the lust for wealth by investing in the West. Judith Miller was former reporter for the New York Times. comments by Allyson Rowen Taylor Judith Miller Abu Dhabi: East Leans West While radical Islamists fight to restore the Dark Ages, a modernizing sheikhdom invests in Western culture. Winter 2008 […]
Moody\’s RSS feed Moody’s reports: Stable outlook for United Arab Emirates banks Moody’s reports: Stable outlook for Qatari banks amid strong economy Moody’s changes to negative the rating outlook on Gulf International Bank Moody’s assigns A1 / positive rating to Saudi Electricity Company Moody’s issues annual report on Egypt » more Moody\’s news
Shame Of Groveling For $100 Oil INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 1/15/2008 Energy Policy: Instead of begging oil sheiks to open the spigots, as the president shamefully did Tuesday in Riyadh, he should be pressuring Congress to open up Alaskan and Gulf Coast refuges to drilling. Related Topics: Energy In an unseemly act of desperation during […]
Shariah Laws at work-Death by Stoning-
The acceptance of Shariah financing come with a big price. Eventually, the laws of Shariah will become more toleratable, starting with loans, and bonds, then the prohibition of pork products, adult entertainment,tabloids, free speech, our judicial system, and then we will see crimes being dealt with by stoning. I had to post this to show […]
Islamic Finance in Sri Lanka, sukuk and sukuk trading
Islamic finance in Sri Lanka, sukuk and sukuk trading Riyazi Farook, a Master’s student at Middlesex University London, writes in the Sri Lanka Sunday Times (based on an article originally published in Islamic Finance News about the Islamic banking industry in the country. Although only 7 percent of the population is Muslim, the country’s banking […]
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