[New] S&P expects Islamic finance growth to recover gradually in 2027 if geopolitical tensions ease and global trade and energy flows normalise.
Khaleej Times
[New] Discussions around Islamic finance in Kazakhstan have shifted from theoretical potential to practical implementation, including capital growth, investment attraction, Islamic banking, Islamic leasing and debt instruments.
The Astana Times
[New] Financial markets going global have boosted digital banking, creating a higher demand for Islamic finance worldwide.
Velmie
[New] The Maldives' Islamic banking ecosystem, led by institutions such as Maldives Islamic Bank, creates opportunities for Sharia-compliant digital financial products that align with domestic consumer preferences and broader regional trends across Muslim-majority markets.
The Fintech Times
Africa-focused Islamic infrastructure finance, particularly Sukuk-backed projects in energy, transport, and agriculture, represents another high-impact opportunity.
alhudacibe
The year 2026 presents a wide range of strategic opportunities for the Islamic finance industry. / Albania
alhudacibe
Looking ahead to 2026, new African entrants are expected to include Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, and Somalia or Somaliland, reflecting rising demand for Shariah-compliant financial services and broader financial inclusion objectives.
alhudacibe
There remains uncertainty about how draft sharia standard No. 62, proposed by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, will impact banks.
The Banker
Balancing economic growth with cultural sensitivity will be critical for maintaining the success of halal tourism in the coming years.
Travel And Tour World
Evidence standards are rising sharply for reimbursement: the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and commercial payers increasingly require head-to-head comparisons to standard of care, outcomes-based risk-sharing contracts, and DTx formulary evaluations paralleling pharmaceutical pathways.
International Comparative Legal Guides International Business Reports
Saudi sukuk, Shariah-compliant debt instruments that function similarly to bonds, with a remaining maturity of up to 15 years, will be eligible for inclusion in the Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets, the most widely tracked benchmark of its kind, with $233 billion in assets tracking it.
Jamaat's resurgence has prompted debate over whether Bangladesh is prepared to be led by an Islamist force, which some fear could seek to enforce Sharia law or try to restrict women's rights and freedoms.
Al Jazeera
Industry indices, like the RIBA Future Workload Index, show workload expectations dipping deeply into negative territory and they will be the first to feel the impact of tightened financing.
Usp
S&P Global's work has underscored how large the supply response needs to be over the long run, which implies a sustained need for capital, partnership models, and risk-sharing structures that can survive cycles.
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Private Capital Hesitation: India needs climate finance equal to ~6 -7% of GDP annually, but public budgets cover only a small fraction, with limited risk-sharing tools to crowd in private capital.
PMF IAS
Ayatollah Khamenei issued a jurisprudential fatwa (ruling on a point of Islamic law) prohibiting the production or use of weapons of mass destruction because they pose a threat to humanity. / Iran
Next Century Foundation
The Saudi government has deftly weaved Islamic finance into its ambitious Vision 2030, opening new doors for growth and international integration.
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