
11th September 2024
Doha
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About The Dialogues
Qatar’s Islamic finance industry continues to enjoy favorable growth, supported by strong demand as well as healthy economic expansion. Globally, it ranks sixth for Islamic banking by assets, accounting for 6.6% of the total market share in 2022, according to the IFSB. Its four fully-fledged Islamic banks held almost 30% of overall banking assets as at the end of last year.
And the future is looking even brighter with the international spotlight the Arab nation is receiving. The State is still riding from the success of its Fifa World Cup year which boosted its GDP by 8% in the final quarter of 2022, and it is reaping the benefits of high energy prices, which have shored up its state coffers.
Home to one of the largest Islamic banks in the world and an increasingly vibrant fintech market, Qatar’s Islamic finance prospects are truly exciting.
We are thrilled to be returning to Qatar with the highly acclaimed IFN Dialogue series. With the help of leading market experts and industry practitioners, we will navigate the Qatari Islamic finance landscape with the aim of harnessing the State’s latent potential across different sectors of the Islamic finance economy, from banking to Takaful and capital markets as well as fintech.
Hosting extended panel discussions is an excellent idea. Topics can be discussed fully, often with panelists asking questions of each other, allowing deeper insights to emerge from the discussion.
The IFN Dialogues are a great opportunity to bring together key players in the industry to discuss critical topics for the development of the financial markets and the economy.
It was a very insightful session with practical issues faced by issuers, regulators and masters being discussed beyond academic discussion. It was thought provoking and insightful.
An Introduction to 2024
In 2023 we returned to a full in-person program, with record numbers at many of our events – a sign of normality returning to the events industry.
For 2024 we have curated a fantastic lineup consisting of our regular leading events, a return to some markets after a short hiatus, and the introduction of two intriguing Islamic investment events.
We run a mixture of Forums and Dialogues throughout the year, depending on what each market responds best to. Essentially, they’re very similar, with only the structure of the discussion being different. For a partner, there’s no difference.
Our focus remains on delivering the best experience possible for delegates, speakers and partners.
What to look out for in 2024:
- Awards Ceremonies: The IFN Awards are the most coveted in the industry and our two Awards Ceremonies in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur continue to gather the elite form the Islamic finance world.
- Investor Forums: New for 2024, these two large-scale Forums in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur coincide with the launch of our new IFN Investor platform and will provide the perfect setting to discuss and debate the rapidly developing global Islamic investment space.
- UK Forum: Europe’s largest, longest running and most influential Islamic finance event will again return to the glorious Mansion House, under the patronage of the Lord Mayor of London. A truly global event, with key focusses on investment flows, sustainable, product development and Fintech.
- Oman Forum: This is the only annual international Islamic finance event in the stunning Sultanate, and one not to miss if Oman is on your radar. Full regulatory support, and all local banks and intermediaries are in attendance.
- Qatar Dialogues: In partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre, we’ll continue the discussion on the development of Islamic finance in the State and its important role in the global markets.
- Asia Forum: Our flagship event, the IFN Asia Forum is the largest Islamic finance focused event anywhere. Covering all markets and sectors in the region, if Asia is in your plans, this event is a must.
- Indonesia Dialogues: Still the world’s largest Muslim population with massive potential, this is the only international Islamic finance event in the island nation. Opportunities are rife and we’re now witnessing seismic changes in the Islamic finance landscape.
- Turkiye Dialogues: Returning to Istanbul with a physical event for the first time since 2019, we’ve been following from afar the phenomenal growth and development of the Islamic finance industry in the Republic. There’s much to discuss and we’d be delighted if you joined us.
- Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia remains the world’s largest Islamic finance center and an important market for IFN. This marks our 12th KSA event where we'll be discussing and debating how the Kingdom can build on its dominance and the role Islamic finance will play towards Saudi Vision 2030.
- Bahrain: Rounding off the year again in beautiful Bahrain for the World Islamic Finance Dialogues, in partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, we’ll be reviewing the year just past, previewing the year ahead and discussing the global industry at large.
As always, all Forums will be recorded and posted online for all to view, and all events will be complemented by a comprehensive Post Event Review. .
We’re excited for the new year and look forward to welcoming you to our events and assisting in the continued global growth of the Islamic financial markets.

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Dialogues Speakers
Advisory Board

Dr Ahmet Aysan
Associate Dean for Research, College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr Andrew Dahdal
Associate Professor, College of Law, Qatar University
George Barakat
Group Treasury Director, Power International Holding
Mohsin Mujtaba
Director, Product and Market Development, Qatar Stock ExchangeRegistration
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The Previous IFN Qatar Dialogues
IFN Qatar Dialogues 2023
As one of the wealthiest nations in the world, Qatar’s economic influence cannot be understated. Its affinity with Shariah as well as hunt for economic diversification has guided the State’s nurturing of its Islamic banking and finance industry, which continues to post steady growth year-on-year
The IFSB ranks Qatar as the fifth top Islamic banking market by assets and the country has witnessed a handful of landmark Sukuk issuances. The State was decisive in prohibiting Islamic window operations in 2011 in pursuit of stronger Shariah governance and solid fundamentals for its Shariah finance industry. Authorities continue support the sector with new measures. In October 2022, Qatar Central Bank issued for the first time treasury Sukuk to aid Islamic banks manage their liquidity as well as to ease issuers entry into the Sukuk market.
Home to one of the largest Islamic banks in the world and an increasingly vibrant fintech market, Qatar’s Islamic finance prospects are truly exciting.
After our first ever event in Doha in 2015, we are thrilled to be back in Qatar in 2023. This time we are bringing the highly acclaimed IFN Dialogue series to the Arabian Peninsula. With the help of leading market experts and industry practitioners, we will navigate the Qatari Islamic finance landscape with the aim of harnessing the State’s latent potential across different sectors of the Islamic finance economy, from banking to Takaful and capital markets as well as fintech. IFN Qatar Dialogues 2023 will be held in partnership with Qatar Financial Centre and College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).
About REDmoney Events
REDmoney events designs, organizes and hosts industry-leading conferences, forums, roadshows, seminars and dialogues focusing on the Islamic financial markets across a global, regional and national level. Leveraging an exceptional network of the industry’s elite and supported by the expertise of the REDmoney publishing and seminars divisions, REDmoney Events are able to provide access to a unique array of influential speakers, panelists and participants from a cross-section of the global industry to debate the most significant issues affecting the Shariah compliant financial markets.
REDmoney events are differentiated by their complimentary yet qualified attendance structure, ensuring the highest quality of both delegates and contributors. Comprehensive and cuttingedge, attendance ensures exclusive access to the leaders in their field across all sectors and markets.
The annual IFN Asia and IFN UK Forums are categorically recognized as their continent’s leading industry events since their inception in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The Dialogues series have also become an integral element of the REDmoney events series and have cemented their position as leading, must-attend, events.
In 2024, we welcome the IFN Investor Forums, which coincide with the new IFN Investor portal.
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