Sponsors

UM Financial is a premier Canadian Islamic finance corporation that is a trend setter and a benchmark in the industry. The company manages a Musharakah (Partnership) real estate portfolio of nearly $200 million. UM has exponentially expanded its operations over the course of two years and is poised for more. The company secured a $150 million Mudarabah (Management) facility from the Credit Union Central of Ontario, which is used to finance Shariah compliant real estate residential properties in Canada and a $12 Million facility was secured from a Gulf based bank to structure commercial property financing in Canada. Community investment is brought together in UM Real Estate Investment Inc. to facilitate further residential and commercial financing. Working with major institutions it has plans to launch shortly takaful insurance, banking/deposit products, credit cards, property development/management, micro-finance and venture captial projects. Today, UM Financial has eight regional offices and a staff of close to twenty who are ready to welcome Canada’s close to 1 million Muslims with a range of products and services that fulfill their ethical needs. Visit www.umfinancial.com for more information.

Ittihad Securities Inc. is a North American leader in ethical investment and financial solutions serving the global marketplace. We value our clients with fair, equitable, and cost-effective solutions to help them achieve their financial objectives without compromising their beliefs and values. Our services include financial advisory, wealth management, corporate finance, as well as corporate strategy, mergers, acquisitions and capital funding.

Anwar Global Properties Inc. serves the global investment, commercial and industrial real estate communities. From investment to management to returns, we will be with you each step of the way to ensure success in your real estate ventures

Ogilvy Renault is a full-service business law firm with more than 400 lawyers, patent and trade-mark agents practising in the areas of business, litigation, intellectual property, and employment and labour. Ogilvy Renault has offices in Montréal, Ottawa, Québec, Toronto, and London (UK), and serves some of the largest and most successful corporations in Canada, and in more than 120 countries worldwide. The firm was recently named Best Law Firm in Canada by The International Law Office. For more information, please consult ogilvyrenault.com

Ettizan was founded in Doha, Qatar in 2002 with a capital of £ 55 million. Ettizan is a distinct participant in the vibrant investment and financial industry of the Gulf and broader Middle East region. Ettizan started its London, UK operation in 2005 applying a strategic geographic diversification plan in its fiduciary assets - especially in real estate development activities. Today, Ettizan manages more than £ 820 million in assets in Doha, Kuwait, Muscat, Beirut, Tangier, London and Vancouver, British Columbia. Our pioneering approach to investing has led to continued success and an expanding portfolio of unique investment opportunities. As of December 31, 2006 Ettizan increased its shareholder equity by 49% exceeding £108 million. Our team delivers inventive solutions for both our corporate and private clients. We hand select and/or tailor make each opportunity for long term investments with a focus on:
- attractive returns
- stable growth
- lucrative liquidity options

Moreover, we participate in creating value in our ventures and developments, while maintaining our moral contribution towards development for the region. These investments include financing venture capital opportunities and infrastructure investments that align with local government strategies in core related developments.