The World Islamic Banking Conference, the most definitive platform for Islamic banking and finance worldwide, has announced Bahrain-based Al Salam Bank as a partner for the 23rd edition of the conference.

The conference will be held in strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, at the Gulf Hotel in Manama, Bahrain, from December 5 to 7.

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, one of the leading Shari’a-compliant banks in Bahrain, is well-known for its focus on diversified Islamic banking and efficient financial services. It adopts internationally recognised standards and best practices in corporate governance and operates with the highest levels of integrity, transparency and trust, said a statement.

Yousif Taqi, director and group CEO of Al Salam Bank, said:  “As one of the pioneering Shari'a-compliant banks in Bahrain, we are proud to support the upcoming 23rd World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) as a Silver Partner. I believe that the WIBC is a major player in developing and strengthening the Islamic financial industry worldwide whilst enhancing the Kingdom’s reputation as a hub of Islamic banking.” - TradeArabia News Service