About Mauritius

Mauritius is one of Africa's leading international financial centres and a gateway for investment across the African continent. Renowned for its stable economy, robust regulatory framework, business-friendly environment, and multicultural society, the country has emerged as a preferred destination for financial services and cross-border investment.

With its growing commitment to ethical and sustainable finance, Mauritius offers significant opportunities for the development of Islamic banking, Takaful, Islamic capital markets, Sukuk, and other Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Its strategic location, well-developed financial infrastructure, and strong connectivity with Africa, Asia, and Europe make Mauritius an ideal host for the 12th African Islamic Finance Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, investors, scholars, and industry experts to explore the future of Islamic finance across Africa.

Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. Read More