The BIBF holds the inaugural meeting of Islamic Finance Advisory Committee

The BIBF holds the inaugural meeting of Islamic Finance Advisory Committee

Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) successfully held the inaugural meeting of its reconstituted Islamic Finance Advisory Committee (IFAC) at the institute Headquarters. The meeting addressed critical agendas, including the appointment of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, approval of the IFAC Charter, and a comprehensive review of the BIBF Islamic Finance Centre's plan for 2024.

The distinguished members of the IFAC, representing a wealth of experience in the Islamic banking and finance sector across diverse countries in the region, include: Mr. Adnan Ahmed Yousif - Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), Ms. Amal Saif - Head of Islamic Operations at Bahrain Islamic Bank, Ms. Einas Mohamed Raheemi - Head of Enterprise Support Services & Sustainability at Ithmaar Bank Bahrain, Dr. Fatin A Zadjali, Head of Learning & Development at Bank Dhofar Oman, Mr. Hussain abdulhaq - Head of Treasury & Financial Markets at Al Salam Bank Bahrain, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine - Economic Advisor at Tamkeen Bahrain, Ms. Khawla Ebrahim – Director of Islamic Financial Institutions Supervision Directorate at the Central Bank of Bahrain, Sheikh. Dr. Mohamed Arbouna - Head of Shari’ah Compliance at Al Salam Bank Bahrain, Dr. Sutan Emir Hidayat - Director of Islamic Economy &