Islamic Finance
GCC Sukuk Issuance Jumps 13.1% in Early 2026 — Saudi Arabia Leads the Charge
S&P Global data shows GCC sukuk issuance rose 13.1% in the first four months of 2026, driven by Saudi Arabia's local-currency borrowing and ESG-linked instruments.
newsGlobal Islamic Finance Assets Hit $4.4 Trillion — But Growth Is Slowing
The IFSB 2026 Stability Report reveals Islamic finance assets grew 13.4% to $4.4 trillion in 2025. S&P warns geopolitical headwinds could halve that pace in 2026.
briefMal Raises $230M to Build an AI-Native Islamic Digital Bank From Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based Mal secured $230 million from BlueFive Capital to launch an AI-powered Islamic digital bank targeting over two billion underbanked Muslims worldwide.
rankingTop 10 Islamic Fintechs to Watch in 2026
A data-driven ranking of the Islamic fintechs with the strongest momentum heading into the second half of 2026, scored on funding, scale, product innovation, and geographic reach.
analysisWahed Crossed $2 Billion in AUM — What That Tells Us About Islamic Wealth Tech
Wahed doubled its assets under management in just over a year, reaching $2 billion. A closer look at what is driving the growth and where the limits are.