Jul 18, 2025
Socially responsible or sustainable investing has been snowballing for decades. It wasn’t until 2004 though that it really began to hit the mainstream. That’s when a Un...
Jul 12, 2025
Margin trading is a common practice in finance. It is ubiquitous with most brokers and stock traders across most of the world’s stock markets and derivatives exchanges. In ma...
Jul 10, 2025
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Funding Souq mobile app, now available on both the App Store and Google Play!
Whether you’re looking to grow your ...
Jul 09, 2025
Financial planning for retirement is essential, but may prove challenging for the Shariah-compliant retiree looking to ensure that their retirement financing isn’t tainted by...
Jul 07, 2025
There are various types of transactions that are considered invalid (bāṭil) from a Shariah perspective. One of the most commonly debated among them is short selling. In many cases,...
Jul 04, 2025
What is the UAE Green Visa?
The UAE green visa is a 5-year residency visa that allows eligible individuals to sponsor themselves. This removes the need for an employer or UAE nat...
Jun 23, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is establishing itself as a hub of opportunities, long-term stability, and innovation. This area is also a popular choice among entrepreneurs, experi...
Jun 19, 2025
When it comes to investing, assessing how to manage risk is among the most fundamental decisions an investor must take. Two strategies an investor may take are hedging and speculat...
Jun 17, 2025
As we discussed in a previous entry, commodity riba is the unfair or excessive gain that could arise from the trade or exchange of the same good or type of good but in different qu...