UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead sukuk issuances in 2026: S&P
S&P expects new issuers to tap the Islamic finance market in 2026 to diversify their investor base and secure more competitive pricing than conventional bonds...
Tag : Malaysia
Trump’s Malaysia visit: US pulls off trade, rare earth deals with Southeast Asian nations
Under the separate deals signed with Thailand and Malaysia, the Trump administration will seek cooperation to diversify critical minerals supply chains...
What awaits the Turkish economy in 2025?
With new free trade agreements on the horizon and strategic partnerships taking shape, Turkey is positioning itself as a vital bridge between Asia and Europe...
Oman sees 10% increase in air fares, says ACI report
The UAE saw a 22% increase in fares, while Oman experienced a 10% increase...
Start-up of the Week: The ‘du-it’ revolution in Malaysia’s BNPL scene
Du-it BIZ is all about allowing business purchases to be paid in interest free instalments...
Malaysia’s assent as Islamic Banking Powerhouse: Meet the ventures leading the charge
In January 2024, Maybank Islamic Berhad launched the Shariah-compliant portfolio financing solution, thereby becoming the first Malaysia-based Islamic bank to do so...
AmBank SME Amplify: Empowering business growth via easy access to finance
AmBank SME Amplify provides comprehensive solutions to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises...
Start-up of the Week: Meet Orpheus, Malaysia’s ‘Social Impact Sharia Compliant’ venture
Orpheus believes in its clients taking back control of their cash flow management...
Islamic Finance: Pioneering Ethical Banking
Ethical banking and Islamic finance acknowledge the value of interacting with stakeholders, such as clients, investors, and the community...