Yes, the Shariyah Review Bureau (the Fund’s Shariah Advisor) issued its decision to approve the Fund’s terms and conditions. The Shariyah Review Bureau is a company specialized in providing Shariah audit and review services, and is a member of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain to provide Shariah consulting services.

The Fund does not have an articles of incorporation or a memorandum of association; however, the Fund has a prospectus called (Terms and Conditions) that must be viewed and read by anyone who wants to invest in the Fund; in order to be aware of the Fund’s management, its legal contracts and investment objectives, potential investment risks, and other details.

By entering the Tadawul platform and buying or selling the Fund’s units directly, same as the mechanism of buying and selling stocks of the listed companies.

By entering the Tadawul platform and buying or selling the Fund’s units directly, same as the mechanism of buying and selling stocks of the listed companies.

They are closed-end real estate investment traded funds, whose units are traded in the stock exchange market, such as trading of listed stocks, and they aim to facilitate investment in developed and ready-to-use properties that generate periodic and rental income. As is the case with any other investment instruments in the capital market, REIT funds are subject to monitoring and supervision by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and “Tadawul”, each according to its specialization. The capital market regulations also require the real estate investment traded funds to comply with high levels of transparency and disclosure that exceed those imposed on the investment options available in the traditional real estate market.

The operating profit is often distributed, which is the net profit after adding the intangible expenses, such as depreciation and amortization.

The fund manager seeks to achieve stable returns for unitholders in the fund through the optimal operation of the fund’s properties, increasing occupancy rates, and managing operating expenses in accordance with continuous real estate market studies and changes inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the acquisition of distinctive properties that support the objectives of unitholders in the fund.

“Musharaka REIT Fund” is a closed-end public real estate traded investment fund. The Fund’s strategy is to invest in structurally developed real estate assets capable of achieving regular rental income. The Fund Manager is also committed not to invest in white lands; in addition to the annual distribution of 90% of the Fund’s net income to the investors.

The Traditional Real Estate Fund can only be exited after the expiry or termination of its term; unlike the REIT fund, which allows the investor to trade units in the Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul” at any time during its official working hours.

The Fund Manager must distribute the cash profits to the unitholders at least once a year; with a rate not less than 90% of the Fund’s annual net profits. The Musharaka REIT Fund’s policy is to distribute the profits to the unitholders twice a year “every six months”.

The REIT Fund is considered to have a medium risk.