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National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced the completion of a Shari’a-compliant bullion financing transaction with Malabar Gold. It is the first bullion financing in accordance with the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) standards on gold in the UAE. This partnership follows the launch of the AAOIFI Shari’a Standard on Gold in December 2016. The standard lays out a clear guidance on the permissibility to trade in gold in a shari’a compliant manner. It also enables Islamic finance institutions to develop new gold-based products and transactions. Vince Cook, NBF’s CEO, said he was delighted to be at the forefront of this major transaction in the gold and jewellery market. He thanked for the support of partners Malabar Gold, Amanie Advisors and World Gold Council.