Doha Summit Highlights GCC Ministers’ Cooperation on Islamic Affairs & Endowments
The 10th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting of ministers responsible for Islamic affairs was recently held in Doha, Qatar, with a strong emphasis …
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Pak-Qatar Family Takaful CEO Waqas Ahmad Joins IAP Executive Committee
The Takaful industry in Pakistan has reached a pivotal milestone with the appointment of Waqas Ahmad, CEO of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful (PQFTL), to the …
Qatar’s Dukhan Bank $800M Sukuk Oversubscribed 3 Times
In a landmark achievement for Qatar’s Islamic finance sector, Dukhan Bank has successfully issued its debut senior sukuk, raising $800 million …
Warba Arranges Sukuk Issuances for Qatar Islamic Bank and UAE’s Arada
KUWAIT CITY: Warba Bank has established itself as a leading facilitator in Islamic finance through its successful management of two significant sukuk …
London Stock Exchange Welcomes Qatar Bank’s Perpetual Sukuk
Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), founded in 1990, has emerged as a leading institution in Qatar’s banking sector, carving out a …
Arab Banking Conference 2024 drives sustainable development and financial innovation
The Arab Banking Conference 2024, held in Doha, recently concluded with great success, bringing together a diverse group of senior financial and …
Qatar Stock Exchange Opens Strong with Realty and Industrials Leading Market Gains
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) opened the week on a positive trajectory, with its key index recording a 10-point gain, buoyed by strong buying …
Philippines To Collaborate with Arab Countries to Strengthen Halal Sector
The Philippines is making significant strides in expanding its halal industry by pursuing strategic collaborations with Arab nations. As the global …
Qatar Awqaf Inaugurates New Sheikha Moza Bint Fahd Al Thani Mosque
The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has recently celebrated the opening of a new mosque in Umm Salal Mohammed, Qatar. This new …
Qatar Launches 3rd Tourist Guide Training Program
Doha, Qatar — Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) has proudly launched its third edition of the Tourist Guide Training Programme, marking a significant …
Qatari Awqaf Ministry Completes 1st Summer Course at Al Noor Learning Center
Doha, Qatar — The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has proudly concluded its inaugural summer …
Qatar Islamic Fintech Market Projected to Reach $4 Billion by 2027
Qatar Islamic Fintech market is on a robust growth trajectory, with projections indicating it will expand to a remarkable $4 billion by 2027. This …
Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar Airways Add New Features to Co-Branded Cards
Doha—In an exciting development for travelers and credit card enthusiasts alike, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club have …
Moody’s Reaffirms QIIB’s A2/Prime-1 Rating with Stable Outlook
Doha: In a significant development for Qatar’s financial sector, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Qatar Islamic International Bank’s …
Fitch Affirms ‘A’ Rating for Qatar International Islamic Bank with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings, a leading global credit rating agency, has recently reconfirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Qatar International …
Two Qatari Female Designers Featured in Forbes Middle East’s Fashion Innovators List
Forbes has recently highlighted the dynamic fashion scene in the Middle East by featuring two Qatari designers, Ghada Al Subaey and Wadha Al Hajri, in …
Qatar Awqaf Invites Entries for Al Raqim Calligraphy Competition
The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, also known as Fanar, under the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, …
Qatar’s Awqaf Ministry Launches Inaugural Al Raqim Arabic Calligraphy Competition
Qatar has enriched its cultural heritage by introducing the first-ever Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim. This …
Qatari Awqaf Ministry Launches Arabic Calligraphy Contest
Doha, Qatar, becomes a focal point for artistic expression with the launch of the Arabic Calligraphy Contest at the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud …
Malaysia Boosts Halal Tourism with Visa-Free Entry for Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, and Indonesia
Halal tourism, also known as Muslim-friendly tourism, is rapidly growing as destinations worldwide adapt to the needs of Muslim travelers. With the …
Awqaf Minister Tours Qatar’s Hajj Camps in Holy Areas
In preparation for the Hajj season AH 1445, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, the Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and head of the …
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Announces Waqas Ahmad as New CEO
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL), a leading provider of Shariah-compliant Family Takaful solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of …
Qatar’s Islamic Finance Assets Reach QR656bn in 2023, Reports Bait Al Mashura
Islamic finance assets in Qatar experienced significant growth in 2023, rising by 3.3% year-on-year to reach QR656 billion, according to a recent …
AM Best Reaffirms Credit Ratings of Qatar Islamic Insurance Group Q.P.S.C.
In the vibrant landscape of the global insurance market, the Qatar Islamic Insurance Group Q.P.S.C. (QIIG) continues to distinguish itself with …