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UK’s Al Rayan Bank chairman departs after two branches closed, impending product withdrawals

30 Oct 2020
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The bank has closed two branches and will withdraw some of its lowest deposit Home Purchase Plan products.
Islamic Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia expects 20,000 on Nov 1 when umrah reopens to foreign pilgrims
30 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia back on tourism track with re-opening of AlUla heritage site and umrah for foreign pilgrims
30 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Muslim boycott of Danish products in 2006 cost companies millions. How much is at stake for France’s exports?
28 Oct 2020
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Malaysia’s Pharmaniaga to make pneumococcal vaccine, will seek JAKIM halal certification
27 Oct 2020
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Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival 2020 to focus on new strategies and business models for halal companies to thrive
26 Oct 2020
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Nestlé nine-month sales down 9%, e-commerce growth slowing
26 Oct 2020
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UK’s Al Rayan Bank chairman departs after two branches closed, impending product withdrawals
The bank has closed two branches and will withdraw some of its lowest deposit Home Purchase Plan products.
30 Oct 2020
News
Islamic Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia expects 20,000 on Nov 1 when umrah reopens to foreign pilgrims
Authorities say they are also ready for 60,000 worshippers per day at the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah.
30 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia back on tourism track with re-opening of AlUla heritage site and umrah for foreign pilgrims
The kingdom will welcome back umrah pilgrims from abroad from Nov 1 after suspension since the end of February.
30 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Egypt's Manpower Ministry provides EGP 317m in emergency aid to tourism workers
The targeted workers are from 2,204 tourism establishments that have been affected by the ongoing health crisis.
29 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Thousands of films in Turkish archive to be shared with public
A new website of the Culture and Tourism Ministry has been prepared to share the productions in the ministry’s film archive with the public.
29 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Motifs of artifacts from 3,000-year-old castle in Turkey turn into jewelry
A project was initiated with the collaboration of a technical school for girls and the excavation team in Zerzevan Castle.
29 Oct 2020
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Islamic Finance
Bahrain central bank launches open banking framework
The framework includes operational guidelines, security standards and guidelines, customer experience guidelines, and specs for technical open API.
29 Oct 2020
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Islamic Finance
World Bank: Digital Common Market, Trade Integration Project to Enhance Recovery of Middle East Economy
The World Bank was working to guarantee that trade agreements in the region do not fail.
29 Oct 2020
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Islamic Lifestyle
Saudi TDF, Fakieh Group sign MoUs to establish mega tourism projects
The two projects are for Taif and Jeddah.
29 Oct 2020
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In Malaysia, Islamic fintech is used as an enabler for financial inclusion

22 Oct 2020
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The synergy created by the principles of Islamic finance and fintech will drive financial wellbeing in Malaysia.
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Islamic art is getting a boost with a new global network of museums
23 Oct 2020
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Egypt unearths huge number of sarcophagi over 2,500 years old in Saqqara
19 Oct 2020
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Malaysia’s national mortgage company Cagamas issues debut SRI sukuk for affordable housing
26 Oct 2020
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Halal industry hopes the benefits from JAKIM’s new ISO accreditation will filter down
26 Oct 2020
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Russia’s biggest bank eyes Islamic finance as it opens Abu Dhabi office
22 Oct 2020
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StartEgypt hosts 1st Female Founders Forum to inspire entrepreneurs
22 Oct 2020
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Shariah-compliant businesses shown to rate more highly in ESG than conventional firms
03 Sep 2020
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