Feb 10 Sami Zaptia

CBL workshop with World Bank on introduction of Islamic banking into Libya

By Sami Zaptia.The CBL held a workshop with the World Bank on the introduction of Islamic banking into Libya (Logo: CBL).London, 10 February 2016:The...

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Sep 13 Michel Cousins

IS closes banks in Sirte; orders them to change to Sharia banking

By Libya Herald reporter.Tripoli, 13 September 2015:A source in Sirte has told the Libya Herald that the Islamic State (IS) forces in the town had not...

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Grand Mufti issues fatwa against Aman Bank credit cards
Sep 29 Newsdesk2

Grand Mufti issues fatwa against Aman Bank credit cards

By Libya Herald staff.Aman Bank cardsTripoli, 29 September 2014:The Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani, has issued a fatwa against credit cards iss...

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No mechanism to access potential LD 40 bn available for SME loans - Libya Enterprise GM
Jun 26 Sami Zaptia

No mechanism to access potential LD 40 bn available for SME loans - Libya Enterprise GM

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 26 June 2014:The General Manager of Libya Enterprise (LE), Abdalnasr Abouzkeh, has criticised the fact that despite the availa...

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Islamic investment conference in Misrata
Jun 23 Newsdesk1

Islamic investment conference in Misrata

By Naam Alkhosi.Tripoli, 23 June 2014:The Libyan Academy for Higher Education in Misrata, in cooperation with the Libyan Islamic Financial Association...

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New private Islamic bank to open in Sebha
May 15 michele vick

New private Islamic bank to open in Sebha

By Naam Al-KhosiTripoli, 15 May 2014:Muftah Abu Sita announced last week at the headquarters of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce plans to establish a new b...

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Aman Bank looks to expand services
May 13 michele vick

Aman Bank looks to expand services

By Naam Al-KhosiTripoli, 13 May 2014:Aman Bank BES Group announced this week that chequebooks can now be obtained at all Aman Bank branches, not only...

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SMEs central to development of Libyan economy - says Libya Enterprise
Apr 1 Sami Zaptia

SMEs central to development of Libyan economy - says Libya Enterprise

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 1 April 2014:A meeting was held last Thursday at the (Tripoli headquartered) Libyan Business Council with Libya Enterprise and...

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Mar 4 Sami Zaptia

CBL Islamic banking conference postponed to 29-30 March

Libya Herald staff.The CBL has postponed its international conference on Islamic banking until 29-30 March (Photo: CBL FB page).Tripoli, 4 March 2014:...

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Feb 25 Michel Cousins

ABC Islamic Bank profits in 2013 up near 50 percent

Manama, 25 February 2014:Net profits at the Banrain-based ABC Islamic Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Libyan-owned and controlled Arab Banking...

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