Islamic Finance – Lord Sheikh

Climate Crisis, COVID-19, Economy, Environment, Financial Services, Islamic Finance, Parliament, Questions, Uncategorized

Green Economic Recovery

14/12/202015/12/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I declare an interest, as I am the co-chair of the APPG on Islamic Finance. Islamic finance can play a role in the green industrial revolution. As we will issue our first

Africa, Economy, Environment, Events, Financial Services, International Development, Islamic Finance, Somaliland

Somaliland and the UK: Stability and Sustainable Development

11/11/202017/11/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

On 11th November, Lord Sheikh delivered the keynote remarks at the UK-Somaliland virtual trade and investment conference on stability and Sustainable Development, organised by DMA and GUUL Group. The

Climate Crisis, Environment, European Union, House of Lords, Islamic Finance, Speeches, Trade

Trade Bill

08/09/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend the Minister on his appointment and excellent maiden speech. He brings a breadth of experience and expertise to your Lordships’ House. I support this Bill,

Education, Financial Services, House of Lords, Islamic Finance, Questions

Student Loans

23/07/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, at the outset, I declare that I co-chair the APPG on Islamic Finance. In 2013, David Cameron spoke at the World Islamic Economic Forum and made a promise to introduce a sharia-compliant

Events, Islamic Finance

Inaugural Meeting for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Islamic Finance

17/01/202024/01/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

There will be an inaugural meeting for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Islamic Finance held on Tuesday 4th February in the Grimond Room in Portcullis House at 4pm. At the meeting, the office

Education, Events, Foreign Affairs, International Development, Islamic Finance, Trade

Lord Sheikh’s Visit to Tajikistan

21/09/201910/01/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

Lord Sheikh visited Tajikistan between 16th to 21st September 2019 at the invitation of His Excellency Mr Masud Khalifazoda the Ambassador of Tajikistan to the United Kingdom. Lord Sheikh had the

Events, Islamic Finance

LSE Executive LLM Alumni Islamic Finance Event

04/09/201910/01/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

Lord Sheikh attended and spoke at the LSE Executive LLM Alumni Islamic Finance Event held on 4 September 2019. The title of the Executive LLM Talks was: How did Islamic finance prosper under

Events, House of Lords, Islamic Finance

The Gatehouse Bank Islamic Finance Consumer Report 2019

10/06/201910/01/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

Lord Sheikh hosted the launch of Gatehouse Bank’s Islamic Finance Consumer Report 2019 in the House of Lords’ Archbishop’s Room. The report looks at Muslim awareness, usage and

Events, Islamic Finance

Ansar Finance 25th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner

16/03/201910/01/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

Lord Sheikh was welcomed as a Guest of Honour and Father of the Day by Ansar Finance for their 25th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner. At the dinner, Lord Sheikh spoke on the value of Islamic Finance in

Events, Islamic Finance

EU Islamic Finance and Banking Summit

18/11/201407/04/2015

Posted by LordSheikh

Lord Sheikh made the keynote speech and presented awards at the EU Islamic Finance and Banking Summit Awards held at the Jumeirah Carlton Hotel. In his speech he mentioned the importance of London as