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Despite the global takaful insurance market exhibiting impressive double digit growth of 18% over the period 2007-2012, the regulatory environment remains a work in progress and faces the challenge of inconsistency, conflicting interpretation across jurisdictions.

DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks rise after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data MKTS/GLOB* Oil pushes lower, undeterred by bullish jobs report O/R* POLL-Oil forecasts dive after OPEC keeps output t

The country is looking to the airline industry to stimulate its economy, but will it be boom or burden?

The latest entrant into Islamic finance is leading the industry in the new direction of socially responsible investment - which could even include the fight against Ebola.

The latest entrant into Islamic finance is leading the industry in the new direction of socially responsible investment - which could even include the fight against Ebola.

Sharia-compliant insurance, or takaful, is set to grow in Turkey, with its predominantly Muslim population showing increasing interest.