By Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Thomson Reuters

Islamic finance has reached it natural market share in certain markets according a recent A.T. Kearney report, hence, an early ‘amber colored flag alert’ on the need for international expansion.

Islamic finance needs to find an example of a model company, ideally from the Muslim world, which has become a global player based upon customer service, unique selling proposition, innovation, demand, and a charismatic leader.

Should it also look to the west, and examine the likes of Google, Apple, Coca Cola or Pepsi, ExxonMobil, etc.? Does it look at the management style of former GE Chairman Jack Welsh or the vision of the late Steve Jobs?
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The Dubai bond prospectus has revealed some new information about the emirate’s economy and confirmed others. Here is a look at some of the most interesting aspects of Dubai’s economy.

For all those who didn’t read the 123-page Dubai bond prospectus, we have digested the fact-filled proposal to reveal some of the most interesting aspects of the emirate’s economy. Some of it may come as a surprise, while other pieces of information confirm that we already know. In any case, it has led to more transparency about the emirate’s economy.

Here is the most interesting points - digested: Read More Here

Next year will be a crucial one for Dubai Inc. as a significant amount of debt matures in the year. Analysts expect the emirate to service these maturities, but they expect external support. Here’s a look at Dubai’s options.Next year will be a crucial one for Dubai Inc. as a significant amount of debt
matures in the year. Analysts expect the emirate to service these maturities,
but they expect external support. Here’s a look at Dubai’s options. READ MORE HERE