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Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) In Islamic Banks In The Light Of Sharia: A Comparative Study Of Islamic And Western Perspectives In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Abdullah Alshubrumi Dec 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) In Islamic Banks In The Light Of Sharia: A Comparative Study Of Islamic And Western Perspectives In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Abdullah Alshubrumi

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The focus of this study is the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), social justice and business ethics in relation to Sharia. The key role that Sharia plays in shaping CSR principles in business and society is explored and the related concepts of Ummah (Muslim community) and brotherhood in Islam are highlighted. In addition, Islamic social responsibility in both its mandatory (zakat) and voluntary (sadaqah, waqf, quard al-hassan) forms as practiced over centuries in Muslim society are considered. Further, the study provides significant insights into the Islamic transactions jurisprudence (fiqh al-mu'amalat).

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Arbitration In Saudi Arabia: The Reform Of Law And Practice, Saleh Mubarak Bin Abbadi Apr 2018

Arbitration In Saudi Arabia: The Reform Of Law And Practice, Saleh Mubarak Bin Abbadi

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Arbitration, as a modern Western form of dispute resolution, has become an important feature of international commercial transactions and contracts. Saudi Arabia ratified the New York Convention and enacted a new Law of Arbitration in 2012. This dissertation evaluates arbitration in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the adoption of international standards in relevant local laws and court practices. The dissertation also considers the weight of Saudi laws, traditions, and social values to gauge the extent to which arbitration as practiced can be integrated into the Saudi legal system.

The dissertation highlights the necessity of cultivating a supportive environment for arbitration in …