AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE - UAE) is a pioneer Organization that has been promoting Islamic Banking and Finance since 2005. Over the years, AlHuda CIBE has gained international recognition for its professional services and dedicated team working to advance Islamic finance through education, research, advisory and capacity building.

AlHuda CIBE provides a range of services including:

• Advisory & Consultancy
• Research & Product Development
• Education & Capacity Building
• Shariah Advisory
• Audit, Review & Certification
• In-house Training & Exposure Visits
• Publications and Events

More details are available at www.alhudacibe.com

About the Master Class

This two-days master class is designed to develop practical understanding of the operational foundations, products and implementation considerations of Islamic banking and finance. Participants will explore how key Islamic financing contracts are structured and applied in financial institutions, alongside introductory perspectives on Takaful and Islamic microfinance.

The program combines conceptual explanations with operational examples, product comparisons and interactive discussion. It is intended for banking professionals, Islamic finance practitioners, regulators, insurers, microfinance professionals and other stakeholders interested in the practical development of Shariah-compliant financial services.

About Kenya

Kenya is an important financial hub in East Africa and has an established banking and insurance sector. The country's financial-sector framework includes the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for banking supervision and regulation and the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) for insurance supervision. Kenya's regulatory framework also includes provisions relevant to the operation of Takaful and Islamic financial services.

Kenya's engagement with Islamic finance also has an international dimension. The Central Bank of Kenya joined the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) as an Associate Member in 2019 and has participated in Islamic-finance-related surveys, conferences and knowledge initiatives.

Benefits of Attending

By attending this master class, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundations and operating principles of Islamic banking and finance.
• Differentiate major Islamic financing products and their contractual structures.
• Gain practical insight into the implementation and documentation of Islamic banking products.
• Understand introductory Takaful models and their differences from conventional insurance.
• Explore the conceptual framework and characteristics of Islamic microfinance.
• Identify opportunities and key challenges in developing Islamic banking and finance.
• Engage in case-based learning and professional knowledge sharing.