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Unit One: Structure of the Banking System in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Introduction

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Nature of the Banking Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Banking Products and Services in the Kingdom

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Retail Banking Services

Corporate Banking Services

Various Banking Services

Regulatory Framework for the Banking Services Sector

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Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)

Banking Regulatory Framework in the Kingdom

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Unit Two: Nature of the Islamic Banking Sector

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Introduction

Objectives

Islamic Banking Sector

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Concept of Islamic Banks

Characteristics of Islamic Banks

Objectives of Islamic Banks

Sources of Funds in Islamic Banks

Similarities and Differences with Conventional Banks

Islamic Banking in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Development of the Saudi Banking System

Growth of Islamic Banking in the Kingdom

Vision 2030’s Focus on Islamic Banking

Transformation of Conventional Banks Toward Islamic Banking

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Concept of Transition to Islamic Banking

Mechanism for Transition to Islamic Banks

Impact of Transition on Funds and Transactions

Islamic Windows Operations

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Concept of Islamic Windows

Advantages of Islamic Windows

Success Factors of Islamic Windows

Governance of Islamic Windows Operations

Supporting Institutions for the Islamic Banking Industry

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Unit Three: Islamic Financing Modes (Contracts & Structures)

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Introduction

Objectives

Islamic Finance

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Concept of Islamic Finance

Characteristics of Islamic Finance

Importance of Islamic Banking Finance

Islamic Finance Instruments and Structures

Musharakah (Partnership)

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Concept of Musharakah (Partnership)

Types of Musharakah

Objectives of Musharakah

Mechanism of Musharakah Operation

Characteristics of Musharakah Financing

Shariah Conditions and Rules for Musharakah

Importance of Musharakah Application in Islamic Banks

Mudarabah (Profit-Sharing Investment)

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Concept of Mudarabah (Profit Sharing)

Types of Mudarabah

Shariah Conditions and Guidelines

Importance of Mudarabah Application in Islamic Banks

Murabaha and Murabaha to the Purchase Orderer

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Concept of Murabaha (Cost-Plus Sale)

Stages of Murabaha Sale Process

Shariah Conditions and Guidelines for Murabaha

Importance of Murabaha in Islamic Banks

Ijarah (Islamic Leasing)

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Concept of Ijarah (Leasing)

Shariah Conditions and Guidelines for Ijarah

Importance of Ijarah Application in Islamic Banks

Istisna'a (Manufacturing Contract)

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Concept of Istisna'a (Manufacturing Contract)

Elements of Istisna'a Contract

Shariah Rules and Guidelines for Istisna'a

Importance of Istisna'a Financing in Islamic Banks

Tawarruq (Commodity Murabaha)

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Concept of Tawarruq (Commodity Murabaha)

Types of Banking Tawarruq

Legitimacy of Tawarruq

Shariah Conditions and Guidelines for Tawarruq

Importance of Tawarruq

Qard Hasan (Benevolent Loan)

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Concept of Qard Hasan (Benevolent Loan)

Shariah Rules and Conditions for Qard Hasan

Application of Qard Hasan in Banks

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Unit Four: Islamic Banking Products and Services

14

Introduction

Objectives

Nature of Islamic Banking Products and Services

Bank Accounts in Islamic Banks

Retail Banking Products and Services

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Real Estate Financing

Personal Financing through Murabaha

Service Financing through Ijarah

Tawarruq Financing

Credit Cards

Corporate Banking Products and Services

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Project Financing

Leasing Financing (Ijarah)

Letters of Credit (LCs)

Issuance of Guarantees

Funds Transfers (Remittances)

Treasury and Investment Products and Services

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Foreign Exchange Operations

Hedging Against Price Fluctuations

Investment in Securities

Correspondent Accounts

Investment via Murabaha or Agency (Wakala)

Other Islamic Banking Services

Islamic Sukuk and Securitization Transactions

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Concept of Islamic Sukuk

Difference Between Sukuk, Shares, and Bonds

Shariah Rules for Sukuk

Islamic Securitization

Shariah Rules for Securitization

Objectives of Sukuk and Securitization

Syndicated Banking Finance

Financial Derivatives

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Concept of Financial Derivatives

Shariah Rules and Guidelines for Financial Derivatives

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Unit Five: Shariah Governance in Islamic Banks and Windows

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Introduction

Objectives

Nature of Governance in Financial Institutions

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Importance of Governance in Banks

Objectives of Governance

Importance of Governance

Core Principles of Governance in Banks

Governance Frameworks

Shariah Governance in Islamic Banks

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Concept of Shariah Governance in Islamic Banks

Characteristics of Shariah Governance in Islamic Banks

Governance Principles in Islamic Banks

Importance of Shariah Governance

Shariah Governance Framework

Board of Directors' Responsibilities

Executive Management Responsibilities

Shariah Committee in Islamic Banks and Windows

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Formation of the Shariah Committee

Qualifications of Shariah Committee Member

Roles and Responsibilities of the Shariah Committee

Principles of Shariah Committee Work

Principles of Shariah Fatwa in Islamic Banks

Islamic Banking Product Development Process

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Unit Six: Internal Shariah Control (Compliance & Audit)

12

Introduction

Objectives

Shariah Compliance

Shariah Audit

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Concept of Shariah Audit

Objectives of Shariah Audit

Objectives of Shariah Audit

Types of Shariah Audit

Difference Between Internal and External Audit

Internal Shariah Audit in Islamic Banks

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Nature of Internal Shariah Audit

Tasks of Internal Shariah Audit

Stages of Internal Shariah Audit Process

Models for Implementing Internal Shariah Audit

Relationship of Internal Shariah Audit with Regulatory Authorities

Shariah Audit and Shariah Governance Standards

Shariah Internal Control in Risk Mitigation

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Concept of Risks in Islamic Banking

Role of Shariah Internal Control in Risk Mitigation

Impact of Technology on the Shariah Audit Process

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Role of Technology in Enhancing Shariah Control Systems

Electronic Shariah Audit (E-Audit)

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