12th African Islamic Finance Summit
August 12, 2026 in Ebène Cybercity Mauritius
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Islamic Finance Powering Africa’s Transformation
| Inauguration Session: |
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| Recitation of the Holy Quran |
| Welcome Address |
| Inaugural & Keynote Address |
| Group Photo |
| Technical Session I: Islamic Banking, Finance, FinTech & Financial Inclusion |
| Introduction to Islamic Financial Products and Operations in Africa |
| Regulatory Framework for Islamic Banking and Finance in Africa |
| Policy and Strategy Development for Financial Inclusion through Islamic Banking |
| Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation |
| Current Trends in Shariah-Compliant Financial Inclusion |
| Role of Islamic Finance in Promoting Financial Inclusion |
| Panel Session: Development of Islamic Microfinance in West Africa |
| Impact of Poverty and Limited Economic Opportunities |
| Conceptual Framework for Islamic Microfinance |
| Key Characteristics of Islamic Microfinance |
| Sustainability Challenges and Issues in the Microfinance System |
| Islamic Microfinance Products and their Compatibility with Conventional Microfinance Products |
| Technical Session II: Takaful (Islamic Insurance), Sukuk & Islamic Capital Market |
| Overview of Takaful (Islamic Insurance) and Its Models |
| Role of the Takaful Industry in Supporting the Islamic Finance Sector in Africa |
| Innovative Products in General and Family Takaful |
| Takaful Management Systems |
| Sukuk as a Tool to Support Mauritius Government Development Initiatives |
| Asset-Based Financing: A Risk-Free Solution During Global Crises |
| Structuring Shariah-Compliant Funds |
| Certificate Distribution Ceremony |
The Post-Event Workshop on Sukuk and Islamic Capital Markets, scheduled for August 13, 2026, offers participants an in-depth, practical exploration of Shariah-compliant capital market instruments. The workshop will cover Sukuk structuring, issuance processes, risk management, and innovative investment opportunities, with a focus on applying Islamic finance principles in real-world scenarios. Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions, case studies, and guidance from industry experts, gaining actionable insights to enhance their understanding and participation in Islamic capital markets.
| Benefits of the Training: |
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| Gain hands-on understanding of Sukuk structuring, issuance, and Shariah-compliant investment mechanisms. |
| Learn about emerging trends, market opportunities, and risk management strategies in Islamic capital markets. |
| Connect with experts, practitioners, regulators, and peers from across the Islamic finance ecosystem. |
| Professional Development: Enhance skills for career growth in banking, finance, advisory, and investment sectors. |
| Acquire tools and frameworks to implement Islamic finance solutions in real-world corporate or institutional settings. |
| Receive a certificate of participation, validating your expertise in Islamic capital market practices. |
| Session 1: Foundations of Islamic Capital Markets |
| Introduction to Islamic Capital Markets (ICM): Definition, significance, and global trends |
| Shariah foundations of ICM – prohibition of Riba, Gharar, and Maysir |
| Key differences between conventional and Islamic capital markets |
| Role and importance of ICM in Islamic financial system |
| Institutional framework: AAOIFI, IFSB, and national regulators |
| Session 2: Shariah-Compliant Instruments and Structures |
| Sukuk: Concept, structures (Ijarah, Murabahah, Musharakah, Wakalah, etc.), and types |
| Islamic equities and Shariah screening criteria |
| Islamic mutual funds and ETFs – principles and global examples |
| Islamic REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and their Shariah compliance |
| Session 3: Regulatory, Governance, and Market Infrastructure |
| Shariah governance frameworks and certification mechanisms |
| Disclosure, transparency and investor protection in ICM |
| Session 4: Emerging Trends, Innovation, and Case Studies |
| Tokenization and blockchain applications in Sukuk and Islamic securities |
| Role of Islamic fintech platforms in enhancing capital market access |
| Future outlook: Challenges, opportunities, and strategic roadmap for growth |