Islamic banking forum inaugurated in Madinah
Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah, inaugurated on Wednesday the 45th AlBaraka Islamic Economics Symposium, themed 'Islamic Banking in 50 Years: Past Achievements and Future Aspirations,' at Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz University in Madinah.
The two-day symposium convened leading experts in economics, finance, and investment.
During his address at the event, Sheikh Saad Al-Shathri, Royal Court adviser and Council of Senior Scholars member, emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to Islamic banking, noting that over 85 percent of the Kingdom's banking operations adhere to Islamic principles, a globally unmatched percentage.
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