29.06.2012 - UK real estate is becoming a major asset class for Islamic finance
The inauguration of The Shard of Glass skyscraper in London has put UK real estate firmly in the spotlight as an increasingly important asset class for Islamic finance. Perched 310 meters above the London cityscape, making it the tallest building in the European Union, the Shard has already become an iconic landmark globally. It is also a strong symbol of the rise of Islamic finance, as the project was 95% funded by the Qatar National Bank in a Shariah-compliant transaction...............................................Full Article: Source
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