JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (AKLease) have entered a landmark agreement to bolster economic growth in Türkiye. This new EUR 13.65 million Commodity Murabaha Facility is designed to support private sector projects, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This strategic partnership highlights ICD’s dedication to fostering private sector development within its member countries. The facility provided by ICD will enable AKLease to fund a range of private sector projects, empowering entrepreneurs to launch and scale ventures that will significantly impact Türkiye’s economy.

AKLease, a subsidiary of Akbank and a prominent player in Türkiye’s financial leasing market, will leverage this facility to extend financial support to eligible projects. The collaboration is a testament to AKLease’s commitment to driving national development through innovative and long-term leasing solutions.

Key Highlights of the Agreement:

• Funding Amount: EUR 13.65 Million
• Target Sector: Private sector projects, especially SMEs
• Objective: Enhance the SME landscape in Türkiye by providing essential resources for business growth and development
• Strategic Alignment: Supports ICD’s Private Sector Channel Development Strategy

The agreement underscores the critical role of private-sector financing in economic development. The initiative will help bridge funding gaps for SMEs by facilitating access to financial resources, driving innovation and fostering a more robust and diverse economy.

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN: At the 3^rd Tashkent Investment Forum, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan, formalized an expression of intent to partner to collaborate in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fostering economic growth in Uzbekistan.

Through this partnership, ICD will provide JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan with a Line of Financing (LoF) facility, to fund private sector projects as an agent of ICD. This initiative is poised to significantly boost the SME landscape in Uzbekistan by equipping entrepreneurs with the necessary resources to initiate and grow projects that meaningfully contribute to the national economy.

Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan, now a strategic partner for ICD, stands out as a prominent commercial bank with foreign capital. The new LoF facility not only marks the commencement of collaboration between the two entities but also underscores ICD’s dedication to advancing the private sector within its member countries, further solidifying its role in spurring economic development across the Islamic world.

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