African Islamic Finance Awards
Date: December 01, 2026 | Venue: Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Tresor by IHG
The African Islamic Finance Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in Islamic finance across the African continent. Designed to recognize institutions, individuals, and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Shariah‑compliant finance, the awards highlight achievements in Islamic banking, Takaful, Sukuk, capital markets, microfinance, fintech, and financial inclusion.
Recipients are selected based on demonstrable impact, pioneering solutions, ethical governance, and commitment to advancing Islamic financial practices that support sustainable economic development. By honoring best‑in‑class performance and visionary leadership, the awards aim to encourage collaboration between African and global Islamic finance stakeholders, inspire emerging talent, and raise the profile of Islamic finance as a key driver of inclusive growth throughout Africa.
Selection Criteria
At the heart of the selection methodology is the comprehensive research undertaken by AlHuda CIBE. There are two ways nominations are determined:
1. Self-Nominations: Industry players who would like to be considered for an African Islamic Finance Award in a particular category can submit direct nominations.
2. Research Recommendations: The AlHuda CIBE research team recommends to the Nomination Committee the names of institutions and individuals supported by empirical market research.
Award Categories
- Best Emerging Personality in African Islamic Finance
- Best African Islamic Finance Consulting Services
- Best African Islamic Finance Education & Training Provider
- Best Innovative Product in Islamic Banking
- Best African Islamic Finance Institution
- Best Islamic Finance Products
- Best Shariah Scholar
- Best Technology Solution Provider to Islamic Finance
- Best African Retail Islamic Bank
- Best African Islamic Microfinance Institution
- Best IT Integration and Innovative Product
- Best African Takaful Company
- Best African Regulator of Islamic Banking
- Best African Regulator of Takaful
- Excellence in Sukuk Structuring
Each category may have up to five nominations. Nominees’ identities may be kept confidential upon request.
Important Dates
Deadline for the submission of all documents: November 20, 2026
Announcement of selected Nominations: November 25, 2026
Award Ceremony: December 01, 2026