Career 55 Careers in Islamic Finance:
Takaful (Islamic Insurance) As the Islamic financial industry is thriving and becom- ing an emerging sector in global finance, the opportuni- ties for individuals wanting to tap into the Takaful Insur- ance are expanding. Firstly when planning your career in Islamic insurance it is important to familiarise yourself
with some key aspects such as; what is Takaful? World Islamic Finance Review
60 Sultanate of Oman- Highlight- ing Potential for
Islamic Finance The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the Southwest Asia which borders the thriving Islamic financial hubs of the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and
Yemen in the southwest. Marketing and branding
68 The role of Islamic finance award ceremonies in marketing and
branding Here, in Part 2 of our Marketing & Branding series, Global Islamic Finance Magazine looks at how Islamic financial institutions and companies that win these awards integrate them into their marketing strategies and brand building. Just how much kudos is gained by being named ‘Best’ or ‘Leading’ in your field? What are the different ways in which Islamic finance organisations
are using this kudos to their advantage? Market Review
54 Turkey’s Expansion Of Islamic Banking
74 2009 a Great Year for Kuwati Banks as Provisions Total $2.6 billion
76 Event report
78 Book review 80 Event listing 81 Events calendar 82 Business directory 84 Glossary
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