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Under the agreement, ICD will provide a USD 10 million Line of Finance facility to Anor Bank. The facility aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan and enhance access to Islamic financial solutions for the private sector, in line with Anor Bank\u2019s mission to promote sustainable economic growth across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This financing facility represents a significant milestone in advancing Anor Bank\u2019s strategic objectives, particularly in strengthening SME development, expanding private sector financing, promoting Islamic finance, and contributing to the diversification of Uzbekistan\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is fully aligned with ICD\u2019s strategic focus on fostering SME growth and supporting private sector development as a key driver of sustainable economic progress across its member countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement was signed by Dr. Khalid Khalafallah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ICD, and Mr. Sherzod Akramov, Chairman of the Management Board of Anor Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pioneering transaction establishes ICD as the first multilateral development bank to provide a Line of Finance to Anor Bank, creating a strategic cornerstone for accelerating private sector growth in Uzbekistan. It paves the way for a new era of collaboration and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This pioneering transaction establishes ICD as the first multilateral development bank to provide a Line of Finance to Anor Bank, creating a strategic cornerstone for accelerating private sector growth in Uzbekistan Anor Bank, a leading digital bank in Uzbekistan, has signed a Line of Financing agreement with ICD (https:\/\/ICD-PS.org\/). 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