The highly anticipated second edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit, organized by AlBaraka, officially commenced in Istanbul on Friday. The two-day event is set to shape the future roadmap for both Islamic financial and non-financial institutions, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and global economic influence through innovation-driven strategies.
This year’s summit is being held in strategic collaboration with the Investment Office of Türkiye, the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC), Albaraka Türk Bank, Ibn Haldun University, and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF). The forum has drawn participation from top-tier officials, financial experts, scholars, and key stakeholders from the private sector, signaling its significance in the evolving Islamic finance landscape.
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Key themes of the summit include improving operational performance, encouraging innovation within Islamic institutions, strengthening risk management frameworks, and advancing financial inclusion across Muslim and non-Muslim societies. A central goal is to facilitate deeper integration of Islamic economic values into global practices through strategic cooperation.
During the opening ceremony, Yousef Hassan Khalawi, Secretary-General of the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, shared a forward-looking message. “Our aim is not merely to walk on new paths, but to forge them. From Istanbul to Medina, London to Kuala Lumpur, Karachi to Cairo—new initiatives are being born, shaping the future of the Islamic economy,” he said.
Khalawi also emphasized the need to further enrich the Islamic financial ecosystem through increased innovation, education, and partnership. He called for a continued commitment to building platforms that uphold the ethical and inclusive principles of Islamic finance.
As sessions continue, the summit promises to offer strategic insights, global perspectives, and actionable frameworks designed to elevate the influence of Islamic economies on a global scale.
