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Halal Finance Weekly Brief: 20 May 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Brief. Our editors have curated the top Shariah-compliant market movements affecting your portfolio this week. Global Sukuk Market Opens 2026 on Stronger Footing as Issuance Surges The global sukuk market entered 2026 with powerful momentum after record issuance of about $300 billion in 2025, according to [...]

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Halal Finance Weekly Brief: 13 May 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Brief. Our editors have curated the top Shariah-compliant market movements affecting your portfolio this week. Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Sector Surges Toward 2028 Full Sharia Transition Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector is experiencing rapid growth, with conventional banks shifting portfolios to Sharia-compliant products amid rising consumer demand. The [...]

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Halal Finance Weekly Brief: 29 April 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Brief. Our editors have curated the top Shariah-compliant market movements affecting your portfolio this week. Pakistan Launches Inaugural Hybrid Sukuk Raising $390 Million, Boosting Shariah-Compliant Debt Market Pakistan’s finance ministry successfully raised Rs109.297 billion ($390 million) through its first hybrid Sukuk, comprising a one-year fixed-rate discounted [...]

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Halal Finance Weekly Brief: April 22, 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Brief. Our editors have curated the top Shariah-compliant market movements affecting your portfolio this week. UAE Central Bank Partners with Tech Firm to Build Advanced Sukuk Depository The UAE Central Bank has engaged a technology firm to develop a Sukuk depository, significantly enhancing post-trade market infrastructure [...]

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Islamic Finance for SMEs: Shariah-Compliant Growth for Small Businesses

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of many economies, driving innovation, employment, and local development. However, access to ethical and sustainable financing remains a significant hurdle for many entrepreneurs—especially those seeking to align their businesses with Islamic principles. Fortunately, Islamic finance offers a range of Shariah-compliant solutions that [...]

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