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Pakistan issues guidelines to expand Islamic lending through non-bank firms

Guidebook aims to help finance firms offer Shariah-compliant loans to underserved groups
Around 17 percent of non-bank lending products already follow Islamic finance principles, regulator says

By Arab News Pakistan · 15 April 2026

Pakistan central bank allows teenagers to independently own, operate bank accounts

By ARAB NEWS PAKISTAN · 02 April 2026

Qatar’s foreign reserves rise to $71.9bn in January

By Arab News · 08 February 2026

From cash to clicks: Saudi Arabia’s e-payments revolution

By Nadin Hassan · 28 September 2024

Mashreq, leading MENA financial institution, announces incorporation in Pakistan

By KHURSHID AHMED · 21 August 2023

Oman’s second-largest bank pursues merger with smaller rival

By Associated Press · 11 April 2023

Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild expands MENA presence with new office in DIFC

By Arab News · 28 February 2023

Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, says report

By Reuters · 28 February 2023

Al Rajhi Bank net profit up 16% in 2022

By Arab News · 30 January 2023

Islamic Development Bank pledges $4.2bn for Pakistan’s climate rebuilding efforts

By Reuters · 09 January 2023

CEO of Türkiye’s top bank says capital boost to help it drive economy in 2023

By REUTERS · 09 January 2023

Saudi National Development Fund launches operations at SME Bank

By Arab News · 04 December 2022

Woman, 90, stages sit-in at Beirut bank to obtain her deposit

By NAJIA HOUSSARI · 29 November 2022

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Pakistan issues guidelines to expand Islamic lending through non-bank firms

Pakistan central bank allows teenagers to independently own, operate bank accounts

Qatar’s foreign reserves rise to $71.9bn in January

From cash to clicks: Saudi Arabia’s e-payments revolution

Mashreq, leading MENA financial institution, announces incorporation in Pakistan

Oman’s second-largest bank pursues merger with smaller rival

Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild expands MENA presence with new office in DIFC

Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, says report

Al Rajhi Bank net profit up 16% in 2022

Islamic Development Bank pledges $4.2bn for Pakistan’s climate rebuilding efforts

CEO of Türkiye’s top bank says capital boost to help it drive economy in 2023

Saudi National Development Fund launches operations at SME Bank

Woman, 90, stages sit-in at Beirut bank to obtain her deposit

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