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24 Jun, 2026

IsDB Institute Strengthens Global Partnerships through Strategic Bilateral Engagements at 2026 Group Annual Meetings

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) successfully conducted a series of bilateral meetings with government institutions, multilateral organizations, financial regulators, academic institutions, development agencies, and industry leaders on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings held from 16-19 June 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meetings reaffirmed IsDBI’s commitment to advancing Islamic economics and finance( Read more )

23 Jun, 2026

IsDB Institute Unveils 2025 Annual Report during Group Annual Meetings in Baku

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has released its 2025 Annual Report during the IsDB Group Annual Meetings held from 16-19 June 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcasing a year of expanded impact in Islamic finance transformation, innovative solutions, and capacity development. The report highlights how IsDBI strengthened its role as a global knowledge leader by( Read more )

18 Jun, 2026

IsDBI Announces Winners of Applied AI in Islamic Finance Competency Challenge

Baku, Azerbaijan, 17 June 2026 - The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) successfully concluded the Applied AI in Islamic Finance Competency Challenge and Awards in Baku, Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBİA). The initiative was organized as part of the( Read more )

18 Jun, 2026

IsDB Global Forum Highlights Islamic Finance Solutions for Sustainable Prosperity

Baku, Azerbaijan, 17 June 2026 — The 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance was successfully held in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. The Forum brought together distinguished policymakers, regulators, development practitioners, and industry leaders to explore how Islamic finance can( Read more )

17 Jun, 2026

IsDBI and ADBI Introduce Innovative Sukuk Mechanism to Expand SME Access to Islamic Capital Markets

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) have jointly unveiled a pioneering study proposing the Ṣukūk Enhancement Fund (SEF), an innovative mechanism designed to improve the risk profile of ṣukūk and expand access to capital markets, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report was launched during the( Read more )

17 Jun, 2026

IsDBI and ITFC Unveil First Comprehensive Report on Islamic Finance in Azerbaijan

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), members of the IsDB Group, launched a landmark report titled “Islamic Finance in Azerbaijan: Breaking New Ground”, providing a comprehensive assessment of the opportunities, challenges, and future development pathway for Islamic finance in Azerbaijan. The report was launched on 17 June( Read more )