Medinah: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), in collaboration with the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance (Cambridge IIF), successfully delivered the second edition of the Cambridge Islamic Finance Structuring Programme (IFSM) in Medinah from February 2-7. The programme aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the product development process in Islamic financial institutions.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was attended by 20 senior professionals from over 10 countries, including chairmen of Islamic banks. The IFSM is an interactive course that explores how innovative products are structured to meet the needs of various stakeholders within the sector.
Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh, CEO of the BIBF, expressed satisfaction with hosting the IFSM in Medinah, highlighting the distinguished group of industry stakeholders in attendance. The BIBF is proud to partner with Cambridge IIF in offering this important product development course.
Prof. Dr. Humayon Dar, Director General of Cambridge IIF, also noted the success of the Medinah programme, which attracted senior leaders from the industry. He emphasized the ongoing partnership with the BIBF in delivering this industry-building initiative.
The BIBF continues to offer specialised training programmes in Islamic finance through collaborations with global institutions. The institute aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to develop and implement Islamic financial products, focusing on global market needs and growth in the Islamic finance sector.