[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is delighted to announce a significant insurance agreement with Deutsche Bank AG. This partnership was cemented with the signing of a Non-Honouring of a Sovereign Financial Obligation (NHFSO) insurance policy during the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024 in Riyadh. The signing was officiated […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and integral member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is delighted to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZTE Corporation. This MoU was officially signed at the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Oussama Kaissi, CEO of ICIEC, and Mr. Kevin […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a leading Shariah-based multilateral insurer and esteemed member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Infrastructure Fund of Saudi Arabia (INFRA). This pivotal MoU was signed during the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by ICIEC's […]

[[{"value":"Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty International on World Press Freedom Day. The human rights organization documented widespread intimidation, harassment and detention of journalists in countries throughout the region. Authorities continued to target and brutally crackdown on those who dared to report on corruption allegations and human rights violations. […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has announced new financial collaborations with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), DIFC Branch. These non-payment insurance contracts support the export capabilities of member states, reinforcing ICIEC’s commitment to economic development through strategic partnerships. During the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024 held  in Riyadh, […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has released a new book detailing applications of agent-based simulation in Islamic Finance. Titled “Applications of Agent-Based Simulation in Islamic Finance”, the book is an edited collection of papers authored by students who graduated from the Islamic Financial Engineering Laboratory based in Rabat, Morocco. The Laboratory was established in 2013 by Mohammed V University in Rabat and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). Former […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto today chaired a Cabinet meeting for the second time this week to deliberate on extra measures to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding, mudslides and landslides in many parts of the country. The Cabinet noted that more citizens who have been affected by floods, mudslides and landslides are increasingly receiving help with food and non-food items from the government working with other partners. Noting that flooding, mudslides, […]

[[{"value":"From 11 to 13 March 2024, the IAEA facilitated a national workshop and a high-level meeting in Kampala to discuss nuclear law and raise awareness among officials. This initiative supports Uganda's efforts to adhere to the relevant international legal instruments under IAEA auspices and improve its current national legal framework set by the 2008 Atomic Energy Act. Gathering more than 20 officials, the national workshop covered all main areas of […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has urged institutions of higher learning to adopt innovation and emerging technologies to enhance access to affordable education. The President said the government is prepared to support universities offer online and virtual learning. He said this would not only enrich the country’s human resources but also foster an inclusive knowledge society. “We must continue striving to meet the ever-growing demand for higher education, focusing on elevating those […]