Muscat: Bank Nizwa, the Sultanate's leading and most trusted Islamic bank, has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting awareness of Islamic teachings by serving as a primary sponsor of the Second International Conference of the College of Sharia Sciences. The event aims to showcase the proficiency of Islamic law in offering suitable solutions to current issues. Distinguished specialists, academics and researchers from Oman and other regions of the Islamic world are expected to attend the conference. With Bank Nizwa's unwavering support, this conference is poised to make a valuable contribution to the discourse on contemporary matters of interest to the Muslim community.

The conference, entitled "Contemporary Community Issues in the view of Shari’ah: Approaches and Solutions," discussed a number of key topics, including contemporary intellectual issues, security and development challenges, social, ethical, health, and environmental issues, as well as media, communication, economic issues and their developments.

"Social responsibility is at the heart of Bank Nizwa's values as an Islamic bank and we are proud to support educational and research initiatives that serve the greater good of our society," said Mr. Khaled Al Kayed, the Chief Executive Officer of Bank Nizwa. “This helps foster communication between educational institutions and the bank, which plays a vital role in achieving comprehensive development goals in Oman. We strive to invest heavily in education as it is a crucial pillar for building a better future for the next generation and aligns with Oman's Vision 2040," he added.

The aim of this conference is to showcase how Islamic law can offer appropriate solutions for modern challenges, apply Islamic sciences to address current social issues and evaluate ongoing efforts to address them. Additionally, the conference aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas on various issues, incidents and challenges whilst emphasising the role of Islamic sciences in promoting intellectual security, social harmony and economic prosperity. These objectives are fully aligned with the vision and strategy of Bank Nizwa, which seeks to raise awareness in the community about the potential of Islamic sciences to tackle social issues.

The sponsorship of this conference is a testament to the bank’s commitment to supporting meaningful forums and activities that align with its institutional values and promote awareness about topics related to Islamic law. This highlights the bank's leadership position in the Islamic banking sector in the Sultanate and its diligent efforts to uphold its principles.

Bank Nizwa's commitment to serving the local community over the years is evident through its unwavering support of national initiatives and events. Notably, the bank played an integral role in the success of the New Era of Banking Conference and the Sixth Scientific Conference of the College of Law at Sultan Qaboos University. Involvement in numerous other initiatives aimed at developing various sectors and institutions are testaments to its dedication to contributing to the country's growth. The bank also prioritises instilling a culture of responsibility and social giving among institutions, with a focus on achieving sustainable and positive results that benefit both the nation and society.

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