October 2nd, 2012 - 07:33 GMT Bahraini Islamic banking merger on the cards Ithmaar Bank has announced negotiations on a proposed merger with First Leasing Bank, one of its Bahrain-based associates, have reached an advanced stage. Read more
June 20th, 2006 - 02:01 GMT Bahrain establishes US$4.6 million special fund to support research, education in Islamic finance
January 26th, 2006 - 06:53 GMT Shamil Bank announces launch of first Islamic fund for investment in high-growth China real estate market
December 11th, 2005 - 01:31 GMT WORLD ISLAMIC BANKING CONFERENCE FOCUSSES ON FRAMEWORK FOR ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE TO THRIVE
December 6th, 2005 - 12:56 GMT MORE THAN 500 PARTICIPANTS TO ATTEND 12TH WORLD ISLAMIC BANKING CONFERENCE
November 20th, 2005 - 01:32 GMT Takaful Summit, Islamic Ratings Seminar and WIBC McKinsey Competitiveness Report Briefing to be held