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Saudi traders monitor the stock in Riyadh in this undated file photo. (Reuters)
![Opinion: Getting Islamic Finance to Fulfill its Promise](https://eng-archive.aawsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Saudi-traders.jpg)
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In this undated file photo, a man walks into a halal-certified barbecue restaurant in the Japanese capital Tokyo. (AFP Photo)
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Global Islamic economy growing faster than ever: expert
Dammam, Asharq Al-Awsat—The global Islamic economy is growing faster now than at any time previously, attracting increasing investment from around the world, according to the chief executive of a company operating in the sector. Nader Sabri, chief executive of Muslim...Caption:
This undated file photo shows the side entrance of the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC) in Dubai, UAE. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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GCC to drive sukuk growth: report
Dubai, Asharq Al-Awsat—Gulf countries will be the engine driving the growth of the global sukuk market, according to a report released on Monday by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report, which is based on data from the UK Islamic Finance Secretariat...Caption:
Undated file photo showing the front entrance of the Moroccan central bank, the Bank Al-Maghreb. (Reuters)
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Morocco’s lower house of parliament approves Islamic banking law
Casablanca, Asharq Al-Awsat—Morocco’s lower house of parliament has approved a new banking law, which for the first time contains articles relating to Islamic banks, paving the way for a fledgling Islamic finance industry in the country after years of false starts....Caption:
File photo of the Barclays Bank headquarters in London on May 8, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT)
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