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ZEYLAN launches maiden Islamic Finance programmes



ZEYLAN Edu Consultants, the newest entrant into the educational arena in the country commenced its operation by conducting a free introductory session on Islamic Banking and Finance last Sunday in its auditorium.

The event was very successful and was graced by two eminent scholars in the country, viz. Dr MAM Shukri and Sheikh Mufti Yoosuf Haniffa, who are also the Directors of the institute.

A well respected and renowned Islamic Banking personality, Mr. Azad Zaheed, delivered a lecture on "Islamic Banking and Finance - a fair financial system" which was well received by the audience. Mr Sabri Abdul Cader, another experienced Islamic Banker elaborated on the Islamic Banking industry in Sri Lanka and some of the widely provided services by Islamic banks in the country.

The audience of this inaugural session consisted of staff of leading banks and financial institutions in the country, professionals of other fields who were keen to know the intricacies of this emerging industry and school leavers.

With this successful session, Zeylan with its experienced faculty members , in the Islamic Finance industry is planning to offer Islamic Finance courses/ training session to corporate on exclusive basis.
ZEYLAN is an accredited training provider for the prestigious Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK and will be offering their qualifications here in Sri Lanka and some other countries in the region.

Initially, the following courses will be offered at special introductory fees:

ISLAMIC FINANCE QUALIFICATION (IFQ) of the CISI, UK.

CIMA ISLAMIC FINANCE CERTIFICATE of the CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (CIMA), UK.

CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION & COUNSELING

The following programmes will be offered in the near future:

  • An internationally recognized online MBA degree
  • Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies undergraduate degree
  • Practical Islam for international school students
  • Ethics and Shari'a based business courses
  • Arabic language for students

Soft skills programmes such as Memory and Brain Development, Public Speaking, etc., are also planned to be conducted by Award winning trainers from overseas.

Providing consultancy and advisory services for financial institutions to set up Islamic banking/ finance units is another service offered by ZEYLAN. Corporate entities and individuals will also benefit by obtaining expert advice for transforming their transactions Shari'a compliant. Plans are afoot to offer ZEYLAN study programmes in the region and Middle Eastern countries as well in the near future.

The institution is situated in a prime locality with easy access in the heart of the city though the environment is very quiet and ideal for learning. ZEYLAN assures that each and every knowledge seeker who comes to its precincts will be considered as special and treated with due care and attention.

For more information kindly call 077 786 7860

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