Resisting Islamic Law by Daniel Pipes
www.danielpipes.org/article/5475 – 251k Daniel Pipes – Aug 06, 2008 Jerusalem Post Australian Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes and his guide dog. Innes is often denied service by taxi drivers. Westerners opposed to the application of the Islamic law (the Shari‘a) watch with dismay as it goes from strength to strength in their countries – […]
Deutsche to sell Saudi swap agreements By Edward Russell | 26 August 2008 Defination of Tadawul-Tadawul (Arabic: تداول) is the only stock exchange in Saudi Arabia. It is the eleventh largest in the world.[1] The Capital Market Authority supervises the exchange. The Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) reached its highest point at 20,634.86 on 25 […]
Understand Islamic finance and its future role http://qalam.ca/2008/08/25/understand-islamic-finance-and-its-future-role/ Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Islamic Finance – In Focus” report to their offering. The sub-prime collapse in the US and the subsequent world economic downturn has led to a growth in transactions that are in compliance with Islamic law – Sharia. […]
Roars About Russia, Bare Whispers About Islam By Diana West http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/28/arts/west190.jpg Amazing how quickly the punditocracy switches maps, time zones and histories, simultaneously mastering new combinations of consonants and vowels, to report and react to a “surprise” conflict in Georgia. It’s almost hard to recall that, just a few days ago, the […]
Nissan orders Israeli ally to pull commercial JERUSALEM (Kyodo) Nissan Motor Co. has ordered its Israeli business ally to immediately stop airing a television commercial depicting Arab oil barons angered at the high fuel efficiency of a Nissan car, officials of the automaker said Thursday. “The commercial was produced […]
Islamic financial products evolve to meet all needs SIFMA Global SmartBrief | 08/07/2008 While new Shar’iah-compliant financial instruments are gaining acceptance in the Islamic finance market, traditional sukuk continue to be the fastest-growing segment. The new structures are based on conventional interest-based instruments and are developing to meet the needs of banks, companies and investors, […]
D Posted on June 14, 2008 by ribh DIFC An Interview of Nasser Al Shaali, CEO of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority with Emirates Business The DIFC would like to promote itself as a “liberal environment”. In which areas are you liberal and to what extent can you be liberal? It is […]
Bloomberg Africa-Updates on Middle East News Stories
Middle East Stories in Newspapers June 4: Abu Dhabi in Sudan June 4 (Bloomberg) — Here is a list of stories about the Middle East from newspapers today: Abu Dhabi Plans to Develop Farmland in Sudan for Food, FT Says Abu Dhabi, one of the seven members of the United Arab Emirates, plans to […]
May 11, 2008 · Hong Kong visits Dubai to promote Islamic Finance opportunities in China This sounds a little absurd but actually makes perfect sense. This morning a high-level delegation of Hong Kong financiers held a seminar for 200 guests in Dubai to promote the Chinese special economic zone as a gateway to Shariah-compliant […]
Saudi’s rich with cash, buying SUKUK
UPDATE 1-Saudi SABIC gives price guidance on Islamic bonds Wed May 7, 2008 2:14pm IST http://in.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=INL078075020080507 MANAMA, May 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Basic Industries Corp 2010.SE (SABIC) gave price guidance for an Islamic bond sale to raise up to $1.33 billion, as it seeks to tap investor appetite for bonds denominated in riyals, an […]
Hong Kong Treasury Market eyes Islamic Market
April 30, 2008 Finance Treasury Markets Association eyes Islamic marketMuslim Protestors in Hong Kong- http://news.gov.hk/en/category/businessandfinance/080430/html/080430en03008.htm The Treasury Markets Association will help treasury market practitioners tap the growing Islamic financial market and other regional business opportunities, Monetary Authority Deputy Chief Executive Eddie Yue says. Speaking at the association’s annual general meeting today Mr Yue said 2007 […]
hat tip, margo I. Saturna Capital Named Best Fund Manager U.S. Amana Income Named Best U.S. Equity Fund. Dubai, UAE; April 2, 2007 — Saturna Capital Corporation, a U.S. investment management company, has received the 2006 Best Fund Manager – U.S. Award for management of the Amana Growth Fund (AMAGX) and Amana Income Fund (AMANX) […]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2007/sep/21/9/print Gulf rivals snap up nearly half of the London Stock Exchange · Sovereign-backed firms go on a spending spree · Bush ‘comfortable’ with Dubai stake in Nasdaq The following correction was printed in the Guardian’s Corrections and clarifications column, Saturday September 22 2007 In the article below we reported that Borse Dubai and […]
Saudi Stocks Advance for Fifth Straight Day; Bank Shares Climb By Zainab Fattah and Matthew Brown http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601116&sid=aKmTgCEBu4fM&refer=africa April 26 (Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabian stocks rose for a fifth straight day, led by banks and construction companies on speculation that near-record oil prices will boost economic and earnings growth and spur government spending. Saudi […]
Geneva to host Islamic Conference in May to promote Shariah Laws
http://www.financial-events.ch/EB-Islamic-Finance-Geneva2008.html The rapid development of the Islamic finance and Islamic banking industry, not only in the Middle East but across the globe, has produced new Shariah compliant products and structures, which have in turn resulted in a substantial growth in demand for Islamic financial services. The number of Islamic institutions and their assets grew […]
hat tip-Roberta S. Ahmadinejad Dismisses Minister as Inflation Soars (Update1) 2008-04-22 11:37 (New York) Ahmadinejad Dismisses Minister as Inflation Soars (Update1) 2008-04-22 11:37 (New York) (Adds minister’s comments in fourth paragraph.) By Ladane Nasseri April 22 (Bloomberg) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed his economy minister, who blamed record levels […]
Islamic Finance How To Make Money In The Middle East Tatyana Shumsky 04.21.08, 6:00 PM ET http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/21/middle-east-investing-islamic-finance-islamicfinance08-cx_ts_0421money_print.html You don’t need a kingdom to invest like a sheik. The Arabian Peninsula may be known for its arid deserts, but it’s also home to a fertile oasis of economic growth. The six Gulf Cooperation Council […]
WAQF Showcases Career Opportunities for UAE Nationals how waqf works 17 April 2008 Waqf a key participant at Careers UAE 2008 The Waqf Trust Services, the world’s first exclusive Islamic trust services provider, was a key participant at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Pavilion at this year’s Careers UAE. […]
Credit ResearchCredit Research Title: Dubai Islamic Bank’s Sukuk Trust Certificates Assigned ‘A’ Preliminary Rating Price: $100.00 Publication Date: Feb 15, 2007 Report Type: News Abstract: PARIS (Standard&Poor’s) Feb. 15, 2007–Standard&Poor’s Ratings Services said today that it had assigned its ‘A’ preliminary rating to Dubai Islamic Bank’s U.S. dollar floating-rate sukuk trust certificates due […]
Firms flock (like sheep) to Middle East “Oasis” fueled by oil wealth and cash rich soverign funds
http://www.financialnews-us.com/?fuseaction=reg.singleform&contentid=2450217363 www.financialnews-us.com Firms flock to the Middle East oasis Oliver Smiddy 03 Apr 2008 As western Europe and North America suffer from large deal drought, the Middle East offers an oasis of liquidity. But unlike previous oil-driven booms, which proved to be blips, this year could see a turning point in the Middle Eastern investment […]
April 02, 2008 14:24 PM Conference To Focus On Islamic Venture Capital KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) — The Islamic Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference with the theme of “Fostering Alternative Investment — Emerging Trends and Key Opportunities” will be held here next month. Jointly organised by Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia […]
Global Investment House –Kuwait- Kuwait Stock Exchange -Market Performance Global Investment House –Kuwait- Kuwait Stock Exchange -Market Performance –After recording good growth over past few months, there was a correction in Kuwait market in March-2008. During the month, many companies in Kuwait were traded ex-dividend pushing investors to change their positions […]
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?print=yes&id=25790 HUMAN EVENTS America for Sale Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld and Alyssa A. Lappen Posted 04/01/2008 ET Updated 04/01/2008 ET As the U.S. and Western markets plummet and the U.S. dollar continues its free fall, sovereign wealth funds (SWF) gobble up prime financial institutions, industries and real estate in the U.S. and the West. Given concerns […]
Rate-A-Stock http://muslim-investor.com/ Stocks Submitted by Muslim Investor on Sat, 2002/05/18 – 15:46. Not all stocks available confirm to Islamic principles. Therefore, a Muslim investor is faced with the dilemma of selecting stocks fromthe thousands of available companies.Regular research available on the web does not address this aspect, at least up till now. […]
UPDATE 1-Gulf banks, investors plan $3 bln Islamic bank Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:17am EDT http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews/idUSL2685771920080326 By John Irish DUBAI, March 26 (Reuters) – Gulf banks and individual investors are planning to set up a $3 billion Islamic investment bank and an Islamic stock exchange in Bahrain by 2009, the chief executive of Albaraka Banking […]
Fulbright’s Dechert hire fuels Islamic finance focus Author: Charlotte Edmond http://www.legalweek.com/Articles/1109033/Fulbright’s+Dechert+hire+fuels+Islamic+finance+focus.html Published: 25/03/2008 15:45 Fulbright & Jaworski has bagged Dechert partner Michael McMillen to lead its global Islamic finance practice.McMillen, whose practice focuses on Islamic finance, projects and structured finance work, has joined Fulbright as a partner to head up the group, which sits […]
International Herald Tribune – http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jajVhAo0KXBSXUhRBWOB-_FPsL5g Saudi man beheaded for murder 6 hours ago RIYADH (AFP) — A Saudi man convicted of murdering a compatriot was beheaded by the sword in the country’s eastern city of Khobar on Sunday, the interior ministry said. Huzaa al-Qahtani had been sentenced to death for shooting dead Talal al-Sehli […]
In depth hat tip-Creeping Shariah Blog http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3f58af12-f0a0-11dc-ba7c-0000779fd2ac.html Islamic stamp levy loophole closed By David Oakley, Capital Markets Correspondent Published: March 13 2008 02:00 | Last updated: March 13 2008 02:00 A loophole allowing commercial property investors to avoid paying stamp duty on an estimated £1bn of deals was closed in the Budget on […]
ATLAS EXCLUSIVE: ALLYSON ROWEN TAYLOR Shariah Finance-The Quiet Jihad http://atlasshruggs2000-typekey.com Allyson Rowen Taylor, a leading expert on Shariah Financing, files this latest exclusive report on the economic jihad on West. Atlas, you first, your last, your everything on the war on the jihad.Shariah Finance-The Quiet Jihad Allyson Rowen Taylor Terrorism has many faces. […]
TakafulDigest.com HSBC and Lloyds TSB boost Islamic finance 14 November 2005 Over the last three years increasing efforts have been made to give British Muslims better access to the financial services and products used by other UK residents. Muslims have previously been forced to choose between the benefits of modern financial products and keeping […]
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