Banque Zitouna is the first Islamic bank in Tunisia and the Maghreb region (North Africa) with the capital of $30 million, aiming at developing Islamic loan and saving products for businesses and individuals.[1]
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| Company type | Islamic banking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Mohamed Sakher El Materi |
| Headquarters | , |
Banque Zitouna was established in 2009 by the Tunisian businessman, Mohamed Sakher El Materi, Chairman of Princesse El Materi Holdings.
The Islamic Bank of Zitouna plans to grow by 20 branches per year and hopes to expand from Tunisia into neighbouring countries."[2]
References
edit- ^ "Global Arab Network | Banque Zitouna - Tunisia Opens First Islamic Bank in North Africa | Finance". Archived from the original on 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-09-12. - Global Arab Network
- ^ "News Center Financial Industry ::Islamic bank a first for Tunisia". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-09-12. - CIBAFI
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