Unlocking Islamic Finance: Fundamentals for Growth through UAE Strategy 2031

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This foundational, complimentary course introduces the principles and economic rationale of Islamic Finance, highlighting key differences from conventional banking.

Participants will learn major Sharia-compliant contracts (sale-based, investment-based, and hybrid) and their practical applications. The course also explores Sukuk structures, tradability, and risk profiles, as well as Islamic asset management, including permissible investments, screening criteria, and distinctions from conventional funds. Designed to align with the UAE’s vision for 2031, this program builds a strong base for future expertise in Islamic Finance.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of Islamic Finance and how they differ from conventional banking.
• Identify key Sharia‑compliant contracts, Sukuk structures, and their practical applications.
• Recognise the essentials of Islamic asset management and its alignment with the UAE Strategy 2031.

Sohail Zubairi Islamic Finance Specialist, AAOIFI Certified Sharia Advisor & Auditor (CSAA) and IICRA Certified Islamic Arbitrator and Expert (CIAE)

Sohail Zubairi Islamic Finance Specialist, AAOIFI Certified Sharia Advisor & Auditor (CSAA) and IICRA Certified Islamic Arbitrator and Expert (CIAE) LinkedIn Sohail Zubairi is a qualified specialist in Islamic finance. He is former Founding CEO of award winning Dar Al Sharia Islamic Finance Consultancy established by him in 2007 in Dubai as DIB subsidiary where he innovated dozens of products for all facets of Islamic finance Zubairi advised Govt. of Dubai from 2017 to 2023 as Senior Advisor on Islamic economy matters in Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, Department of Economic Development and Department of Economy & Tourism Zubairi won over 2 dozen awards for leading best Islamic finance consultancy firm notably Dubai Global Islamic Economy Summit Award, Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Award and twin IFN Awards for the best consultancy and advisory firm for 8 years in a row (2009-2016). Zubairi regularly writes in IFN weekly journal. He developed syllabi and handouts for introducing the Islamic Finance semester at University of Dubai, British University of Dubai (BUID) and Cass Business School (City University-London).