When over 15,000 participants, 4,000+ companies, and crypto leaders from more than 160 countries gathered at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai for TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, the message was clear: this wasn’t just another tech expo — it was the birthplace of next-gen financial paradigms. At the core of this year’s event stood a powerful and timely […]
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, held on April 30–May 1 at Madinat Jumeirah, gathered 15,000 attendees from 4,000+ companies across 160+ countries. The event featured 200+ speakers, including Binance CEO Richard Teng and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, discussing blockchain’s future. TOKEN2049 Week (April 28–May 4) hosted 500+ side events, from hackathons to yacht parties, making Dubai a […]
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, held on April 30–May 1 at Madinat Jumeirah, attracted 15,000 attendees from 4,000+ companies across 160+ countries. The event featured 200+ speakers, including Binance CEO Richard Teng, exploring blockchain’s future. TOKEN2049 Week (April 28–May 4) included 500+ side events, from hackathons to yacht parties, making Dubai a Web3 epicenter. Attendees enjoyed NFT […]
Islamic finance, grounded in Sharia principles, is reshaping global markets with its ethical and transparent approach. By banning riba (interest) and haram (forbidden) sectors, it ties investments to tangible assets and social good. In 2024, the market reached $4.9 trillion, with forecasts projecting $6.7 trillion by 2027, per LSEG. What numbers define this sector’s growth, […]
What is Social Responsibility in Islamic Finance? Social responsibility is a core pillar of Islamic finance, rooted in Sharia’s ethical framework from the Quran and hadiths. Islamic finance demands fairness, transparency, and a ban on exploitation, inherently tied to societal welfare. Unlike conventional finance, where profit often reigns supreme, Islamic finance prioritizes community well-being alongside […]
What Are Sukuk? Sukuk are Islamic financial instruments, a form of Sharia-compliant securities akin to bonds, rooted in the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings. Unlike conventional debt tools, they grant ownership in tangible assets—real estate, infrastructure, or equipment—rather than promising interest-based returns. This structure avoids riba (interest), aligning with Islamic prohibitions, and ties income […]
Islamic finance and banking have gained increasing recognition in the global financial landscape. While many assume that avoiding interest (riba) is the sole characteristic of such a system, the reality is much broader. Islamic finance draws upon Shariah principles that advocate fairness, transparency, and real economic activity. Rather than merely replacing traditional interest-based transactions, it […]
Halal stock market investing offers a unique way to align financial goals with moral principles. It is an approach built upon Islamic guidelines, which prioritize social responsibility and prohibit exploitative practices. Investors who follow these teachings aim to avoid industries linked to gambling, alcohol, and interest-based financing. By selecting stocks that comply with Sharia principles, […]
Mudaraba is a distinct financial partnership in Islamic finance. It involves two key parties: an investor (rab-ul-mal) who provides capital and a manager (mudarib) who contributes expertise. Unlike conventional financing, Mudaraba rejects interest-based transactions. Instead, profit is shared according to a pre-agreed ratio, and losses are borne by the investor unless mismanagement or fraud is […]
Sukuk have emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand instruments in Islamic finance worldwide. Governments, corporations, and various organizations use sukuk to raise capital under Shariah-compliant structures that avoid riba (interest) and support genuine economic activity. As a result, the issuers of sukuk in the global market are remarkably diverse—ranging from major Gulf-based […]