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Sources of Shari'ah

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8th Jun

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Structure of an Istisna'a transaction

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8th Jun

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Shari'ah finance—glossary of terms

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5th Jun

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Getting the Deal Through: Islamic Finance & Markets 2021

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Shari'ah law and alternative investment funds

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5th Jun

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The structure and elements of a musharaka transaction

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Produced in partnership with Morgan Lewis 4th Jun

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Bai salam documentation and transaction mechanics

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Produced in partnership with Trowers & Hamlins 4th Jun

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The structure and elements of a Sukuk transaction

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Doing business in the UAE

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Produced in partnership with Amir Ahmad and Edward Ewart of Reed Smith LLP 4th Jun

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Structure and key features of an Ijarah transaction

Structure and key features of an Ijarah transactionA Shari’ah compliant leasing agreement takes the form of an ijarah which can either be akin to an...

Produced in partnership with Hogan Lovells 4th Jun

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Musharaka documentation and transaction mechanics

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Produced in partnership with Morgan Lewis 4th Jun

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Structure of a Salam transaction

Structure of a Salam transactionKey features•This structure is also known as a forward sale agreement and involves the Islamic Financial Institution...

4th Jun

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Key principles of Islamic finance

Key principles of Islamic financeShari’ah compliant or Islamic finance is a form of financing based on principles of and prohibitions under Shari’ah...

4th Jun

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