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Global Islamic fintech leaders honored in Dubai

Dubai – UAE: The 2nd Global Islamic FinTech Forum (GIFT 2025), organized by AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE), concluded with overwhelming success in Dubai, UAE. The landmark event brought together a distinguished community of Islamic finance experts, policymakers, tech disruptors, and Shariah scholars from across the globe. In parallel with the forum, AlHuda CIBE hosted the Global Islamic FinTech Awards 2025, a powerful celebration of excellence, honoring organizations and individuals at the forefront of Shariah-compliant innovation. As the Islamic FinTech industry continues to flourish—currently valued at $100 billion and projected to reach $180 billion by 2026—this awards ceremony served as a global stage recognizing bold innovation, ethical financial inclusion, and groundbreaking digital solutions. The event amplified collaboration and dialogue in a synergistic atmosphere, where participants explored frontier developments in digital banking, Blockchain, Islamic insurance (Takaful), crowdfunding, and wealth management. AlHuda CIBE proudly presented 29 prestigious awards to organizations and professionals making game-changing contributions to the Islamic FinTech ecosystem. Among the honorees was Blade Labs, who received the Best Islamic FinTech Startup award for their pioneering Blockchain innovation. Primary FZCO was recognized with the Best Islamic Blockchain Solution award for bringing transparency and Shariah-aligned trust to digital finance. Sukoon Takaful P.J.S.C was honored as the Best Takaful Platform, redefining ethical risk protection. The digital banking landscape was dominated by ruya Bank, awarded Best Islamic Digital Bank, and Mashreq Al Islami, recognized as the Best Global Islamic Digital Bank—both setting new standards for faith-driven convenience. Watania Takaful Family PJSC received the Most Innovative Takaful Company award, while TAIF Digital Institute earned recognition as the Best Islamic FinTech Education Provider. ComTech Gold was celebrated for Best Islamic Financial Product Innovation, and Tontine Trust Europe won for Shariah-Compliant Investment Platforms. Further recognition went to The Soltesz Institute, awarded Best Payments & Banking Platform, and Infoland as Best Islamic FinTech Solutions Provider (Central Asia). Royal Bullion Capital Trading LLC claimed the Best Islamic Gold Online Bullion Traders award, while Dalo Enterprises earned Outstanding Leadership in Structured Financing Solutions. Sheikh Maktoum Neo Technologies was awarded Excellence in Sustainable Investments, and Smart System Marine received the Sustainable Innovative Energy Solution award for maritime sustainability.