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The new rules provide an opportunity for fintech businesses around the world to expand and thrive in Bahrain and the Gulf. (Eric Piermont/ AFP)

June 14th, 2017 - 06:45 GMT

Bahrain Launches New Rules for Fintech Firms

Bahrain has issued new rules for financial technology firms.

To be just Sharia-compliant is not sufficient, and the strategies need to incorporate the emotional connections with consumers.

February 25th, 2015 - 05:51 GMT

Islamic finance and more internationalisation strategies

Remarks made during Power Debate session yesterday at the fourth Annual World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit (WIBC Asia 2013)

June 5th, 2013 - 10:22 GMT

Islamic finance needs global standards -- Bankers

The economy improves, but will Bahrain keep a tight rein on protests?

September 26th, 2012 - 09:08 GMT

Bahrain's economy improves, human rights concerns remains

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June 9th, 2010 - 08:30 GMT

DIFC hosts IIFM’s 22nd Board of Directors Meeting & Members Meeting

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June 2nd, 2010 - 01:00 GMT

House prices need to fall to jump start the $66bn GCC mortgage industry

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June 1st, 2010 - 08:38 GMT

Region’s first GCC mortgage summit set to open in Bahrain

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May 27th, 2010 - 06:13 GMT

Collective intellect on mortgage financing gathers in Bahrain

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May 16th, 2010 - 09:58 GMT

CDA and Dubai Club for Special Sports sign co-operation agreement to empower people with disabilities

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February 24th, 2010 - 02:30 GMT

3rd Annual Middle East Risk Management Forum in Bahrain

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February 18th, 2009 - 01:14 GMT

To meet the growing demand on its banking services

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April 29th, 2008 - 02:25 GMT

International Islamic Financial Market to hold Strategic Briefing in Bahrain

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April 7th, 2008 - 02:38 GMT

International Islamic Financial Market finalizing first-ever standardized agreement in Islamic finance