Islamic Finance:
VISION To become a leading institution for higher education in Banking and Finance in the region MISSION To develop and offer internationally recognized programmes, capacity building, research and consultancy services, to meet evolving needs of Banking and Finance in the region
Programme Overview Islamic finance provides a wholesome approach to financing economic development where ethics is central within an equitable financial system based on Shariah values and principles. The essence lies in its two most crucial financing features based on risk and reward sharing and no riba. Islamic Finance market is growing annually at the rate of 22 percent, the industry is set to surpass the 2 trillion USD mark in global assets by 2018. As a result, the demand for mass awareness and personnel to support the growth in Islamic Finance is increasingly high. This entails the provision of public awareness and quality Islamic Finance training and education. In this back drop, the CBFS intends to conduct this round table conference on Islamic Finance, aimed at spreading not only awareness of Islamic Banking and Finance but also to discuss the growth and potentials of the Shariah based industry; including the issues and challenges confronting the industry. The round table conference will bring people under one roof, a panel of experts comprising of academicians, Shariah scholar, bankers and industry experts to share their experience. The conference attempts to provide insights on the theoretical foundations of Islamic Finance and clarifies any misconceptions attached. Objectives To provide an idea about basic tenets of Islamic Finance To clarify the misconception regarding the dynamics of the Islamic Finance Industry. To discuss the macroeconomic growth and stability from the perspective of the Islamic Finance To discuss the global and domestic prospects and challenges of Islamic Finance Industry Who Can Participate Government Policy Makers Economists and Research Scholars Senior and middle level employees from Islamic Banks, Takaful Companies and Commercial Banks Legal practitioners CEOs and CFOs People from Regulatory Authorities Accounting professionals Shari ah scholars in Islamic Banks Academicians Students Expected Outcomes Familiarization with the basic dynamics of Islamic Finance Understanding the growth and stability mechanisms of an Islamic Financial system Understanding current and future trends of Islamic Finance in Oman Pedagogy Presentations, Interactive Discussions, Experience Sharing & Panel Discussion
Programme 8:00 09:00 09:05 09:10 09:20 10:00 11:00 11:30 Registration Muscat Hall, CBFS Session - 1 Inauguration and Keynote Addresses Quran recitation Student-CBFS Welcoming Address Dean-CBFS Inauguration Speech by Keynote Address by H.E. The Executive President of CBO Prof. Dr. Abbas Mirakhor Session- 2 Impact of Islamic Finance on Economic Growth Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Al Ghassani- Dean, CBFS Panel Members: - Prof. Dr. Abbas Mirakhor- INCEIF, Malaysia - Mr. Saud Al Busaidi- Manger BDD,CBO - Dr. Ashraf Al Nabhani - GM Corporate Support, Bank Nizwa - Mr. Mughees Shukat- CBFS Coffee Break Session- 3 Prospects and Challenges Facing Islamic Banking in Oman Presentation: Dr. Jamil Al Jaroudi- CEO, Bank Nizwa Islamic Finance in Oman, present progress and the way forward 11:50 Panel Discussion: Moderator: Ms. Fatin Al Zadjali- CBFS 12:50 13:00 Panel Members: - Mr. Ali Al Raisi- Vice President,CBO - Dr. Jamil Al Jaroudi- CEO, Bank Nizwa - Mr. Nadeem Aslam- Meethaq, Bank Muscat -Mr. Bilal Fiaz- Head of Retail Banking & Branches, Bank Sohar - Mr. Musa Al Jadidi- Head of Ratail Banking, Alizz Islamic Bank Closing and Award of certificutes to speakers Prayer & Lunch
Sponsor`s Profile Platinum: Bank Nizwa is Oman s first dedicated Islamic bank, with fully Shari a compliant products and services. The bank is dedicated to establish a prosperous society and a stable economy through the application of Shari a laws based on social fairness, ethics and sympathy. Bank Nizwa is equipped with state-of-the-art banking systems and software; we are driven to offer our customers the best Islamic banking experience. Shari a compliant financial products and services are being adopted by Islamic banking customers with fervour worldwide. Bank Nizwa is championing the faith-based attitude of this sector to take the banking Industry and the economy of the Sultanate to new heights. Gold: Bank Sohar has emerged as one of the leading banking institutions in the Omani Market setting benchmarks in the banking sector. The Bank has done extremely well during the past years of its operations in the Sultanate marking its footprint within the economy. At Sohar Islamic we have introduced wide range of Shariah compliant financial solutions in the areas: Retail Banking Corporate Banking Treasury Trade Finance Sohar Islamic with complete segregation of operations from its conventional banking adheres to the highest level of Shariah compliance by meeting certain key conditions including: complete segregation of funds; existence of an eminent Sharia Supervisory Board; committed management; the world s best Islamic banking software; stand alone Sohar Islamic branches and compliance with the standards of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
Islamic Finance: