Islamic banking forum inaugurated in Madinah

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The two-day symposium convened leading experts in economics, finance, and investment. (SPA)
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The two-day symposium convened leading experts in economics, finance, and investment. (SPA)
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Updated 17 April 2025
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Islamic banking forum inaugurated in Madinah

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah, inaugurated on Wednesday the 45th AlBaraka Islamic Economics Symposium, themed “Islamic Banking in 50 Years: Past Achievements and Future Aspirations,” at Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz University in Madinah.

The two-day symposium convened leading experts in economics, finance, and investment.

During his address at the event, Sheikh Saad Al-Shathri, Royal Court adviser and Council of Senior Scholars member, emphasized Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Islamic banking, noting that over 85 percent of the Kingdom’s banking operations adhere to Islamic principles, a globally unmatched percentage.


KSrelief’s efforts alleviate suffering worldwide

Updated 22 December 2025
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KSrelief’s efforts alleviate suffering worldwide

  • Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia continues to consolidate its leading role in international humanitarian work, embodying the values of generosity and human solidarity through wide-ranging relief efforts across the globe. 
Since its inception, the Kingdom has provided more than $142 billion in humanitarian, development, and charitable assistance and implemented 8,457 projects in 173 countries worldwide.
 The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center was established in 2015, with the aim to boost transparency, impartiality, and professionalism. 
Its work extends beyond the provision of emergency assistance to include empowering affected communities and enhancing their capacity to recover from crises, reflecting the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to sustainable humanitarian impact. 

Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence.