About AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics
Towards the pursuance of our goal to promote interest-free Banking and Finance all over the globe, AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is working diligently since 2005. AlHuda CIBE has been acknowledged as a distinguished service provider due to our notable services, team of dedicated professionals and one stop solutions of interest-free Banking and Finance. Our aim is to provide state-of-the-art services of interest-free banking and finance. We are proud to be prominent for our Advisory and consultancy, research and development, education and capacity building, Shariah advisory, publication and events all over the world.
AlHuda CIBE is supported by many national and international organizations and institutions as Strategic Partners support and our Alumni have spread over 100 countries. We are proud to stand among world's largest presences for capacity building, trainings, consultancy and other services. More details are available at www.alhudacibe.com
Islamic Fintech Industry Overview
The Islamic fintech industry has rapidly matured into a key component of the global Islamic financial services industry. The market was valued at approximately USD 138 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 300 billion by 2027, driven by rising demand for ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions, accelerating digital adoption, and supportive regulatory initiatives across the GCC, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the UK. Today, more than 400 Islamic fintech startups operate worldwide, offering services across digital banking, payments, equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer financing, takaful, robo-advisory, and blockchain-enabled platforms. Islamic fintech is increasingly playing a central role in SME financing and financial inclusion, particularly in markets where traditional banking penetration remains limited.
At the same time, the expansion of digital intermediation has heightened the need for strong regulatory oversight and Shari’ah governance. Regulators in several jurisdictions have strengthened disclosure and investor protection requirements and introduced regulatory sandboxes to manage emerging risks. Blockchain, tokenization, and Shariah-screened digital assets are gaining traction but introduce complex governance and compliance considerations, while the growing use of artificial intelligence in credit assessment, risk management, Zakāh calculation, and Shari’ah advisory services raises concerns around data quality, algorithmic bias, model transparency, and juristic interpretation. As institutional exposure to fintech, AI, and digital assets increases, robust governance frameworks and continuous supervisory monitoring are becoming essential to ensure the sustainable and Shariah-compliant growth of the Islamic fintech ecosystem.
The Islamic Fintech Department at AlHuda CIBE provides specialized Shariah-compliant advisory, certification, research, and capacity-building services for emerging financial technologies, including AI, blockchain, digital banking, and Web3. Backed by over 20 years of Islamic finance expertise and a global presence across 100+ countries, the department supports fintechs, financial institutions, and regulators in building governance-ready, Shariah-compliant digital financial ecosystems.
Event Overview
The 3rd Global Islamic Fintech Forum 2026 is a high-level international conference designed to advance the global Islamic fintech ecosystem by fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among key stakeholders. The forum provides a strategic platform for industry leaders, fintech innovators, regulators, investors, Islamic financial institutions, Shariah scholars, and policymakers to explore the future of ethical, Shariah-compliant digital finance.
