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List of Islamic Banks in Iran
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 5, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Most banks listed are not based in Iran despite the title referencing Islamic banks in Iran.
- Bank Melli Iran and Bank Saderat Iran are genuine Iranian banks operating under Islamic banking law.
- Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic are UAE-based Islamic banks, not Iranian.
- Kuwaiti Turkish Banking Firm likely refers to a foreign entity, not an Islamic bank in Iran.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all listed banks based in Iran?
No, only Bank Melli Iran and Bank Saderat Iran are actually based in Iran; the others are UAE- or Kuwait-linked banks.
What makes a bank an Islamic bank in Iran?
All banks in Iran must follow the Islamic banking law passed in 1983, prohibiting interest and requiring Sharia‑compliant financial contracts ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Melli_Iran?utm_source=openai)).
Is Dubai Islamic Bank an Iranian bank?
No, Dubai Islamic Bank is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and was the world’s first full‑service Islamic bank ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Islamic_Bank?utm_source=openai)).
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