IFN Awards Ceremonies - Kuala Lumpur and Dubai 2026

AWARDS CEREMONIES

Our commitment to celebrate the achievements of the best of the best in the Islamic finance realm continues in 2026. We will again be organizing our leading IFN Awards Ceremonies in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.

The 20^th IFN Awards Ceremonies will recognize the best and leading players in the global Islamic finance industry and their contributions in 2025.

The Islamic finance industry has come a long way from being a minor subset of the financial industry. It is now a force to be reckoned with, as increasing awareness of the positive and beneficial impacts of Shariah compliant financial transactions permeates the financial system.

The annual IFN Awards Ceremonies honor those who have played a critical and impactful role in unravelling the potential of Islamic finance.

Don’t miss the industry’s largest gatherings of leaders and playmakers.

Kuala Lumpur IFN Awards Ceremony

Date: 22^nd April 2026

Venue: Kuala Lumpur

Dubai IFN Awards Ceremony

Date: 22^nd September 2026

Venue: Dubai

IFN Investor Awards Ceremony

Date: 22^nd September 2026

Venue: Dubai

Law Awards

Launched in 2008, the global IFN Law Awards are the most prestigious Islamic f inance legal accolades recognized for their impartiality, independence and inclusivity. Rewarding the best legal f irms with Islamic finance capabilities and services, the IFN Law Awards take into consideration the entire year’s achievements.

Service Providers Poll

Established in 2005, this Poll recognizes the best supporting providers to the Islamic financial services industry as voted by the readers of Islamic Finance news. Islamic financial institutions, investors, corporates and government bodies from around the world are invited to participate by casting votes.

IFN Investor Awards

The IFN Investor Awards were established to recognize and celebrate excellence across the Islamic investment industry – including top-performing Islamic funds, leading fund houses and outstanding service providers. There are three distinct categories: Funds; Fund Houses; Service Providers.

Best Banks Poll

Since 2006, the annual Islamic Finance news Best Banks Poll recognizes the best providers of Islamic financial services across a series of markets and sectors as voted by the readers of Islamic Finance news.

Non-Banking Financial Institutions Poll

The IFN NBFI Poll honors non-banking f inancial institutions in the Islamic f inance space as voted by readers of Islamic Finance news and the industry. All stakeholders of the global Islamic finance sector are invited to cast their votes.

Deals of the Year

The IFN Deals of the Year were established in 2006 and recognize those who have participated in the industry’s most groundbreaking transactions each year. Financial institutions and intermediaries are invited to submit their chosen transactions from the previous 12 months, which the IFN Awards Advisory Board then decides on.