17-04-2025
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.
