Opening Remarks Shaping the Future of Islamic Finance

Your excellencies, distinguished guests, good morning. It is truly such an honor to welcome you to the second edition of the Islamic Finance Summit held in partnership with Standard Chartered, a collaboration that reflects our shared commitment to advancing the future of Sharia compliant finance on both regional and global scales. My name is Hananak and it is my absolute honor to be your host for this summit once again. Today we convene at a pivotal moment in our industry. The world of Islamic finance is entering a new era, one defined by innovation, ethical growth, financial inclusion and sustainable investment.

This summit brings together global leaders, innovators and visionaries who are shaping the next future of Sharia compliant financial services. This summit is more than a dialogue for platform. It is a space for collaboration, dialogue and sustainable innovation. Together, we will examine the forces reshaping the Islamic finance and the opportunities that will define its future. The Islamic Finance Summit stands as a key milestone, uniting the ecosystem to chart the next chapter of our Islamic finance and strengthening global connectivity and champion innovation rooted in Sharia principles.

Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we begin our first panel of the day where we examine how the global expansion of Islamic finance presents a powerful opportunity to harmonize regulatory and Sharia standards. This discussion will explore how central banks, development institutions, and Sharia boards, how they can align frameworks to strengthen market trust and accelerate the growth of innovative Sharia compliant financial products.