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Over 500 Islamic banks worldwide

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Islamic finance industry is growing annually at over 20%

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S&P believes the potential market for Islamic financial services to be closer to $4 trillion.
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Overwhelming and unexpected interest from non-Muslim countries like China, Japan, Canada, United States, and the United Kingdom
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30,000 new Islamic banking jobs will have to be filled in the Gulf in the next decade.
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I am a student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada studying commerce and finance. I have an opportunity to go to Saudi Arabia and am interested in making the transition from conventional to Islamic finance. From your experience what is the best way for me to get into the Islamic finance industry in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in general?
Kenan, Canada
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I am a journalist with 12 years experience. I recently signed up for a distance learning course in Islamic banking in London. I am now seriously thinking of a career change, but I am totally new to the subject area. 1. Do I stand a chance of being employed by an Islamic financial institution? 2. Will you advise me to do an M.A. or M.Sc. in Islamic banking after finishing my distance learning course? 3. How can I capitalize on my Central Asian background and knowledge? Adeeba, United Kingdom
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How are the educational programs in Islamic finance different from one country to another? There are a variety of programs from Malaysia and the UAE. Which certificates or educational background is needed to get into the Islamic finance industry?
Farzana, Melbourne

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What do I need to know to work in the Investment banking arm of an Islamic bank?
Hammad, Karachi

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Which countries present the best Islamic banking employment prospects for a Westerner? I am willing to relocate anywhere opportunities may be presented.
Matthew, Boston

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What are the options for a Compliance Officer? I am studying for the ICMA Diploma in Islamic Finance (University of Reading, UK). Is that a recognized diploma in the Middle East?
Kabira, Luxembourg

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Im an arts graduate and certificate holder from the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK). Im working in Bahrain with a Retail bank, selling asset-based products. How can I join the Islamic banking industry?
Masroor, Bahrain

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I have done my MBA in Banking and Finance with a specialization in "International Banking". Where do I fit in the Islamic Banking Industry?
Abdul Basit

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I had 12 years of banking experience when I moved to Canada. These days I work as a conventional accountant and am pursuing Ethicas CIFE hoping that I would be able to quit my current job and join Islamic banking. What does Ethica Institute do to help those who finish their CIFE training and certification?
Hamidul, Canada

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Ive 9 years experience in the Trade finance division of a conventional bank. What should I do to join an Islamic bank?
Tauseef, Dubai

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