Islamic Fintech

Maldives Islamic Bank Marks 15 Years with Strong Growth in Digital Banking

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has marked its 15th anniversary by highlighting the growth of its digital banking services and its continued commitment to Islamic finance principles. Since beginning operations 15…

Islamic Microfinance

AlHuda CIBE to Establish an Islamic Microfinance Operation for Digaf MFI

A new advisory engagement focused on Sharia governance, product development, digital enablement, capacity building, and sustainable Islamic microfinance operations Dubai, UAE- September 2026: AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is…

Vision Bank Launches Platform-Led Islamic SME Trade Finance Unit in ADGM

Vision Bank has launched a new Shari’ah-compliant SME trade finance proposition in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), aimed at addressing the working-capital and US dollar liquidity needs of businesses…

Sukuk and Islamic Capital Market

RAM Ratings Reaffirms AA1 Rating for Ideal Water Resources’ Tranche 2 Sukuk

RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the AA1/Stable rating on the RM255 million Tranche 2 Sukuk (2025/2034) issued under Ideal Water Resources Sdn Bhd’s (IWR) RM1 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme. The affirmation…

Islamic Finance

12th African Islamic Finance Summit to Be Held in Mauritius

AlHuda CIBE Flagship Africa Summit Returns for a 12th Edition, Uniting Regulators, Investors and Policymakers Across the Continent (September 14, 2026 – Dubai, UAE): AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics…

Islamic Finance in Italy: A Regulatory Vacuum Amidst Global Growth

How a €28 Billion Gulf Trade Partner Can Unlock a $6 Trillion Market By: Zubair Mughal, CEO – AlHuda CIBE, UAE Global Islamic finance is experiencing a remarkable growth phase,…