The Shard, a developing skyscraper that will transform London’s landscape, is a potent symbol of the growing significance of Islamic finance, according to the Financial Times.
Dwarfing all other tower blocks at 1,016ft (310 metres), the new landmark near London Bridge, will become the highest building anywhere in the European Union. The project has been financed by sharia-compliant investment with a consortium of Qatari investors who have paid £150m to secure an 80% stake in the project.
