MANAMA: Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB), a leading Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, was a silver sponsor of the AAOIFI's 11th Annual Conference which concluded yesterday.

"We are very pleased to continue sponsoring such a significant conference in the Islamic banking industry," said KHCB chairman Fuad Al Omar.

"Being amongst the silver sponsors, we are always striving to build new relationships with fellow leading financial institutions. KHCB continues to commit its support to AAOIFI that emphasises on delivering a space for financial leaders in the Islamic banking industry to discuss current issues that are being faced in the industry.

"AAOIFI has created a platform for financial leaders within the kingdom and regionally to network and exchange ideas in further developing this flourishing industry," he said.

"This conference has been a wonderful opportunity to collaborate and join forces with participating financial institutions and we are delighted to have been part of this event," he added.