Global Islamic industry lines up to support

Organized in association with the Saudi Economic Development Company (SEDCO) and Dow Jones, the IIFF has signed up with Al Tawfeek Company (Platinum Sponsor), Oasis Group (Gold Sponsor), Path Solutions (Gold Sponsor), HDG Mansur (Silver Sponsor), Nur Advisors (Silver Sponsor) and Solidarity (Takaful Sponsor).

The proven success of the event over the past four years has already helped attract over 170 confirmed delegates for the IIFF this year.

Christianna Tsiterou, Conference Director at IIR Middle East said:

"Islamic finance is rapidly maturing into a mainstream and powerful financial industry, and Sharia-compliant disciplines are accelerating into many new sectors. Against this background, the IIFF performs a valuable function as the most professional quality networking and educational platform."

"We are grateful to our key sponsors who have pledged their support for the most reputed Islamic forum."

H.E. Dr Mohammed Khalfan Bin Khirbash, Minister of State for Finance and Industry and Chairman, Dubai Islamic Bank, UAE will make the opening address to the forum, and the keynote speech will be given by Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Director General of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Nasser Haram, Senior Vice President, SEDCO added "We are proud to have sponsored this event in Dubai over the last five years. We have tried our utmost to contribute to the overall progress of the Forum in terms of generating a brand name which is synonymous with sharing industry knowledge, increasing awareness, introducing innovative products and facilitating a platform to address the challenges facing the Islamic financial community".

The forum will provide an insight into a diverse range of topics including asset management, SRI (socially responsible investing), prospects for Islamic retail finance, Islamic jurisdictions, private equity, Islamic securitisation, corporate finance, investment banking, Islamic credit cards, online banking, mortgages and insurance.

The Forum will take place during 19-23 March 2006 at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai. Running in parallel with the Forum, there will be an exhibition for companies to showcase a wide range of Islamic products and solutions.