Qatar’s Islamic finance industry continued to demonstrate strong growth and resilience during 2025, according to the ninth annual report released by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations.
The report provides a comprehensive review of the performance of Islamic financial institutions in Qatar. It also examines the country’s broader financial and economic landscape during the year.
Furthermore, the publication comes ahead of the 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference, which will begin on June 16. This year’s conference carries the theme “Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems.”
Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations is organizing the event in strategic partnership with Dukhan Bank. In addition, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry serves as the official sponsor.
The conference and the report together create an integrated platform for policymakers, financial experts, and industry leaders. They also aim to support the development of Qatar’s Islamic finance sector and promote the knowledge economy.
Moreover, the event takes place under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Several institutions are supporting the conference. The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs joins as Diamond Sponsor. Meanwhile, the Qatar Financial Centre serves as Gold Sponsor, and Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (Beema) participates as Bronze Sponsor.
The conference will take place at Al Majlis Hall at Sheraton Grand Doha. It will bring together representatives from government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, academic bodies, and technology experts.
Additionally, participants will discuss the impact of technological innovation on financial services. Special attention will focus on intelligent systems and their growing role in the future of Islamic finance.
The event is also expected to generate recommendations that support regulatory development and technological transformation within the sector. Therefore, industry leaders view the conference as an important platform for shaping future growth.
Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Vice Chairman of Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, emphasized the significance of the latest report. He noted that the publication reflects an important stage in the development of Qatar’s Islamic finance industry.
According to Al-Sulaiti, the sector continues to attract strong investor interest. At the same time, it maintains steady growth despite ongoing changes in global financial markets.
Furthermore, Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a leading center for Islamic finance. The country has expanded its financial infrastructure while encouraging innovation and sustainable growth across the sector.
Industry observers believe the combination of strong institutional performance and technological advancement will create new opportunities for Islamic finance in Qatar. Consequently, the sector is expected to remain an important contributor to the country’s economic diversification efforts.
