Central Asia has a population of 82 million people, 85% of whom identify as Muslim. Yet as of early 2024, The CIS Islamic banking and finance industry held just $699 million...
Imagine sitting across from a long-time, loyal business client. They need financing “Islamic banking” to expand their halal food production line, but they hesitate. “The interest,” they say with...
The financial sector in the GCC is moving fast. Sometimes too fast to keep up with if you’re running a bank, a fintech, or even a large enterprise.
But if you zoom...
Islamic banking is growing fast across MENA, the GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia (1). But modern customers expect more than Sharia-compliant products. They want speed, digital journeys, and 24/7...
At the core of Islamic banking lies the principle of Sharia compliance—a framework that prohibits interest (riba) and emphasizes risk-sharing, asset-backing, and ethical investment. Islamic finance has seen rapid...
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has rapidly gained traction around the world, reshaping how consumers access goods and services. Instead of traditional credit cards or loans, customers can split...