Faisal Islamic Bank (Sudan) is an Islamic bank in Sudan. The bank describes itself as having "Islamic orientation" and "Sudanese features".[1] The Indian site Siasat Daily describes it as Sudan’s "largest lender", and one that as of 2016 "favours low-risk, short-term loans and quick returns".[2]
History
According to the bank, it was founded in May 1977, by "86 Sudanese and Saudi founders as well as other nationals of some Islamic States" who "prescribed and paid up half of the authorized capital".[1] The bank is headquartered in Khartoum and lists 65 branches mostly in Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman.[3] Bloomberg lists it as having 1,288 Employees.[4]