About AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics
AlHuda CIBE, towards the pursuance of its mission to promote Islamic Banking and Finance globally, has been working diligently since 2005. Over the years, AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics has earned recognition as a distinguished service provider, driven by its notable services, dedicated team of professionals, and comprehensive one-stop solutions in Islamic Banking and Finance.
Our core objective is to deliver state-of-the-art services that contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the Islamic financial industry. We take pride in our strong global presence and prominence in advisory and consultancy, research and development, education and capacity building, Shariah advisory, publications, and the successful organization of international conferences and events worldwide.
AlHuda CIBE is proudly supported by numerous national and international organizations and institutions as strategic partners, and our alumni network spans over 105 countries worldwide. We have successfully organized more than 20 international conferences, forums, and specialized events. Today, we are proud to stand among the world’s leading institutions in capacity building, professional training, consultancy, and advisory services. More details are available at www.alhudacibe.com
Global Sukuk Industry
The global Sukuk and Islamic Capital Market (IsCM) ecosystem has emerged as a strategic pillar of Shariah-compliant finance, facilitating sovereign funding, corporate financing, infrastructure development, and sustainable investment across both Muslim-majority and non-Muslim jurisdictions. Over the past two decades, Sukuk have evolved from a niche instrument into a mainstream component of global capital markets, demonstrating resilience through multiple economic cycles. Outstanding global Sukuk are estimated to have exceeded USD 1.5 trillion by 2026, with annual issuances projected at approximately USD 190–200 billion, reflecting sustained expansion of the market worldwide. Notably, about 90% of rated Sukuk carry a stable outlook, and the market has recorded no major investment-grade defaults in the past four years, underscoring the sector’s strong credit quality, resilience, and growing attractiveness as a reliable Shariah-compliant financing instrument globally. Leading jurisdictions—including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar—continue to dominate issuance and regulatory innovation, while emerging markets across Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and parts of Europe are increasingly tapping Sukuk to diversify funding sources and attract Shariah-sensitive investors.
Beyond Sukuk, the broader Islamic capital market—encompassing Shariah-compliant equities, Islamic funds, REITs, ETFs, and structured products—forms part of the wider Islamic financial services industry, whose total assets reached approximately USD 3.88 trillion in 2024, reflecting strong global demand for Shariah-compliant financial solutions. This growth underscores the increasing role of Islamic capital markets in mobilizing long-term funding for infrastructure, energy transition, housing, and public sector development, particularly in emerging economies seeking stable and diversified financing channels.
Looking ahead, the Sukuk and IsCM landscape is entering a transformative phase driven by ESG integration, green and sustainability-linked Sukuk, transition finance, fintech-enabled issuance platforms, and tokenization initiatives. Sustainable Sukuk issuance alone is projected to reach USD 10–12 billion annually, reflecting growing alignment between Islamic finance principles and global sustainability agendas. Sovereign issuers are increasingly using Sukuk to fund climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable development programs, while corporates are leveraging them for balance-sheet diversification and investor-base expansion. The rise of digital platforms, blockchain-based settlement, and cross-border regulatory harmonization is expected to further enhance market efficiency and accessibility. As global investors seek stable, ethical, and asset-backed investment opportunities, Sukuk and Islamic capital markets are being recognized not merely as faith-based instruments but as credible, resilient, and forward-looking tools for inclusive and sustainable global finance.
Event Overview
The Global Sukuk and Islamic Capital Market Summit 2026 is a premier international platform bringing together Sukuk issuers, regulators, central bankers, Shariah scholars, investment bankers, legal experts, rating agencies, and institutional investors to discuss the future direction of global Sukuk and Islamic capital markets. The summit will focus on practical structuring, market development, ESG and sustainable finance, innovation, risk management, and Shariah governance frameworks, highlighting the growing role of Sukuk in sovereign funding and infrastructure financing.
The event will be followed by an exclusive post-summit professional workshop providing hands-on technical training in Sukuk structuring, documentation, and compliance to equip participants with practical implementation skills.
About Turkey
Turkey is an increasingly important hub in the global Islamic finance industry, supported by a well-established participation banking sector and growing interest in Shariah-compliant financial solutions. In recent years, the country has expanded its presence in Islamic capital markets through regular sovereign and corporate Sukuk issuances, strengthening its role in global Sukuk diversification. Alongside participation banking, Turkey is also exploring developments in Takaful and Islamic microfinance to enhance financial inclusion and support small and medium enterprises. With strong regulatory backing, a dynamic economy, and strategic connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Turkey continues to position itself as a competitive and evolving player in the Islamic finance ecosystem.
