Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the “Dubai Centre for Islamic Banking and Finance” in a step that aims at supporting the efforts towards establishing Dubai as the world's capital for Islamic economy.
"The launch of the “Dubai Center For Islamic Banking and Finance”will give impetus to the Islamic economy sector in the UAE as it is a major step forward in the economic development agenda of Dubai, which is in synch with the vision of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into the capital of Islamic economy," said Sheikh Hamdan.
The centre is a collaboration between the Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University and the emirate's initiative: 'Dubai: Capital of Islamic Economy'. It will offer three academic programs on human resources development, scientific research and community service.