Islamic Fintech

3rd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2026 Concluded in Dubai

Global Leaders Gather in Dubai to Shape the Future of Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance Dubai, UAE | 9 November 2026 — AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics hosted the 3rd…

Islamic Microfinance

Mughees Malik on SME & Agriculture Finance, Cash-Flow Lending, Shari’ah Governance, and the Ethical Values Behind Islamic Banking

1. SME and Agriculture Finance — A Natural Fit for Islamic Finance Question: What are the unique challenges of lending to SMEs and agriculture, and how do you assess creditworthiness…

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…

Sukuk and Islamic Capital Market

SITR Compliance Technology Launches Bahrain Operations with Shariah Compliance Platform

SITR Compliance Technology, an emerging Bahraini regulatory technology (RegTech) startup supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, has officially launched its operations in Bahrain. The announcement was made on November…

Islamic Finance

Canada Islamic Finance Market Opens New Opportunities for Banking, Takaful and Sukuk

AlHuda CIBE to convene the Canadian Islamic Finance Forum on 24 April 2027 Dubai, UAE | 9 November 2026 — AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE) has…

From Real Estate Finance to Islamic Finance Leadership: Afsor Ullah, Head of Islamic Finance at Druces LLP (UK), on Building a Shariah-Compliant Legal Practice in London’s Islamic Finance Market

1. From Paralegal to Partner Your journey from a paralegal at Freemans Solicitors to becoming a Partner at Druces LLP is impressive. What were the key milestones or decisions that…