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Sponsoring AAOIFI’s 25th Anniversary Conference

Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), a worldwide Sharia Advisory services provider of specialized Sharia Review, Certifications and Sharia Audit, today announced that it is sponsoring the upcoming AAOIFI International Conference in Medina Monawara, Saudi Arabia.

The theme for the 2016 event, which will take place on May 4th and 5th is “Islamic Finance Industry – 40 Years Since Inception: Evaluation of Experience and the Way Forward.”

The two-day event marks the 25th Anniversary of the Conference and is expected to draw 800 financial experts from around the world. This year’s event will focus on the history of the Islamic finance industry and its achievements in areas such as Sharia compliance performance, human resources, employment, wealth creation and social responsibility.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Yasser S. Dahlawi, the Chief Executive Officer of SRB, said he was enthusiastically looking forward to collaborating with AAOIFI in the flagship annual event which attracts some of the best companies in the region, “collaboration is embodied in the way we work with industry players. Working with several of the world’s leading companies, we’ve observed that establishments that collaborate effectively are emerging as the most innovative and competitive firms in the Islamic Financial world. Additionally, the Conference provides us a perfect environment for further collaboration at various levels.”

Mansoor M. Ahmed, the Assistant General Manager of SRB said: “We are pleased to sponsor such an important and unique conference that clearly provides insight to Sharia compliant investors and professionals of the industry” he continued “the conference will provide great networking opportunities for companies looking for solutions to enhance their Sharia compliance processes and controls”

This year’s conference will showcase the development of best practices over the years, new opportunities and future directions in the fast-changing world of Islamic Finance and will be of direct appeal to a wide range of professionals throughout the banking, asset management and insurance industries.