Press Release
Dubai Hosts 3rd Global Islamic Fintech Awards 2026
Global innovators to be recognized for advancing Shariah-compliant financial technology and digital inclusion
Dubai, UAE – 5 October 2026: AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is pleased to announce the 3rd Global Islamic Fintech Awards 2026, to be held on 5 November 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The awards will honour institutions, professionals and innovators who are helping the global Islamic Fintech industry grow and change.
Islamic Fintech is now one of the fastest-growing parts of the Islamic finance industry. Digital platforms are reaching people and small businesses that traditional banking has often left out. Across the Middle East, Asia and Africa, new solutions in payments, crowdfunding, digital Takaful and Shariah-compliant investment are making ethical finance easier and cheaper to access. As this sector grows, recognizing credible and impactful work helps build trust among users, regulators and investors, and sets a clear standard for others to follow.
The awards provide an international platform to recognize solutions that bring together technology, ethical finance and Shariah principles. These solutions cover digital banking, artificial intelligence, crowdfunding, blockchain, wealth management, Takaful technology and investment platforms. The aim is to encourage responsible innovation, expand financial inclusion and speed up the digital transformation of Islamic financial services.
The 2026 categories include Best Islamic Fintech, Best Islamic Fintech Startup, Best Islamic Digital Bank, Best Islamic Crowdfunding Platform, Best Islamic Fintech Education/EdTech and Best AI Innovation. They also include Best Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Platform, Best Islamic InsurTech Company, Best Islamic Wealth Management Platform, Best Shariah-Compliant Investment Platform, Best Islamic Digital Solution Provider and Best Islamic Financial Product Innovation. The remaining categories are Best Islamic Blockchain Solution, Best Islamic Cryptocurrency, Best Islamic Fintech for Financial Inclusion, Excellence in Islamic Fintech Regulation, Islamic Fintech Leader of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Islamic Fintech.
Mr. Muhammad Zubair Mughal, Chief Executive Officer of AlHuda CIBE, said, "Islamic Fintech is becoming an important force in transforming the global Islamic finance industry. Through these awards, we aim to recognize those who are combining technology with Shariah principles to create accessible, responsible and future-ready financial solutions. Such recognition encourages innovation, strengthens industry collaboration and supports an inclusive digital Islamic financial ecosystem."
The ceremony will bring together Islamic financial institutions, Fintech innovators, digital banks, Takaful and InsurTech companies, regulators, Shariah scholars, investors, entrepreneurs and academics from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and beyond. Award recipients will gain international recognition, stronger credibility, and new opportunities for partnerships, investment and growth.
Nominations are open to Islamic financial institutions, Fintech companies, digital banks, Takaful and InsurTech companies, technology providers, investment and crowdfunding platforms, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, startups and professionals working in Shariah-compliant financial technology. For registration and nominations, please visit https://www.alhudacibe.com/giftf2026/.
About AlHuda CIBE
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is a recognized international name in the Islamic banking and finance industry. Since 2005, AlHuda CIBE has worked to promote Islamic banking and finance through advisory and consultancy, Shariah advisory, research and development, education and capacity building, publications and international events. The institution provides professional support in areas including Islamic financial product development, Shariah advisory, training, Islamic microfinance, Takaful and related segments of the Islamic financial services industry.
With a professional and alumni network spanning more than 104 countries, AlHuda CIBE continues to support institutions, professionals and industry stakeholders in developing practical, ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions. More details are available at www.alhudacibe.com.
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