The 2nd Global Islamic Fintech Forum 2025 (GIFT 2025) will take place on Apr 15, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai. The event is organised by the AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) and will gather global industry leaders, investors, and regulators to discuss the future of Islamic FinTech.
The forum will focus on integrating technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and digital payment with Shariah-compliant finance. The Islamic Fintech market, valued at US$100 billion, is projected to reach US$180 billion by 2026.
AlHuda CIBE Managing Director Muhammad Zubair emphasised that GIFT 2025 aims to drive innovation and financial inclusion worldwide.
A post-event workshop on April 16 will provide hands-on training in regulatory frameworks and implementation strategies. The forum offers networking and sponsorship opportunities for businesses in the Islamic FinTech sector. – -web-resources/image/1.png)
INNOVATION IN SHARIAH: Fahad Akbar Al Zadjali (right) receives the Most Innovation Islamic Bank in Oman award for Sohar Islamic at the IFN Awards 2025 in Dubai.
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