{"id":720,"date":"2025-04-01T12:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T03:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2025-04-01T12:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T03:02:15","slug":"qatar-to-host-11th-islamic-finance-conference-exploring-blockchain-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/finance\/720\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar to Host 11th Islamic Finance Conference: Exploring Blockchain and AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-image  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.halaltimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Islamic-Finance-Conference-in-Doha.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\"  alt=\"Islamic-Finance-Conference-in-Doha Qatar to Host 11th Islamic Finance Conference: Exploring Blockchain and AI\"  width=\"881\" height=\"661\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Source:\u00a0 Halal Times<\/span><\/i><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Kawaguchiko, Japan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Qatar is set to become the focal point for discussions on technological innovation in Islamic finance as Doha hosts the 11th Islamic Finance Conference beginning April 8, 2025. Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, this significant event will bring together global leaders to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of ethical finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>&#8220;Integration of Blockchain and AI: The Future of Islamic Finance&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year&#8217;s conference theme highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence within Islamic financial systems. As the global Islamic finance industry continues to expand beyond $3 trillion in assets, stakeholders are increasingly focused on how these technologies can enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility while maintaining compliance with Shariah principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;The world stands at the cusp of a new revolution, propelled by the synergistic power of blockchain and AI,&#8221; notes Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Vice Chairman of Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, the event organizer. &#8220;Islamic finance finds itself at a historic juncture, ready to pioneer a modern framework for intelligent and sustainable Islamic finance.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The conference has secured significant backing from prominent Qatari institutions. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry serves as the official sponsor, while Dukhan Bank participates as a strategic partner. This robust support underscores Qatar&#8217;s commitment to positioning itself as a hub for innovation in Islamic finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Focus Areas: Endowments and Decentralized Finance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The conference agenda centers on two critical areas where technology is poised to make significant impacts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Modernizing Waqf (Endowments) Through Technology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A cornerstone of Islamic philanthropy, Waqf stands to benefit substantially from technological innovation. Conference discussions will explore how blockchain can enhance transparency in endowment management, building trust among donors and beneficiaries. AI-powered analytics may optimize Waqf investments and streamline administration, while blockchain solutions could revolutionize humanitarian responses during crises by ensuring aid reaches those in need efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Particular attention will be given to ensuring that these technological applications remain aligned with Shariah principles, with scholars and experts weighing in on the governance of smart Waqf systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Building Value Chains Through AI-Powered Decentralized Finance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) presents promising opportunities for Islamic finance. Conference participants will examine how these platforms can be developed in accordance with Shariah principles while promoting ethical and sustainable investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key considerations include leveraging blockchain for transparent, auditable transactions and employing AI for risk management, automated compliance, and personalized financial advice. Cybersecurity and data privacy protections within these systems will also be addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Qatar&#8217;s Growing Role in Islamic Finance Innovation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By hosting this conference, Qatar reinforces its position as a leading center for Islamic finance. The Qatar Financial Centre has established a business-friendly environment for financial technology companies developing Shariah-compliant solutions, while local institutions like Dukhan Bank demonstrate the banking sector&#8217;s commitment to technological advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 11th Islamic Finance Conference in Doha promises to generate valuable insights into how blockchain and AI can drive the future growth of Islamic finance. As these technologies continue to evolve, their integration within Islamic financial systems offers the potential to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and impact while upholding the ethical principles that define this industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For professionals, scholars, and institutions interested in the intersection of technology and ethical finance, Doha will be the essential destination this April as the global Islamic finance community charts its technological future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About the Conference: The 11th Islamic Finance Conference takes place in Doha, Qatar on April 8, 2025, organized by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations with support from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Dukhan Bank.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Original Articles:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">halaltimes.com. (n.d.). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Qatar Hosts 11th Islamic Finance Conference in Doha Starting April 8. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Retrieved April 1, 2025, from https:\/\/www.halaltimes.com\/qatar-hosts-11th-islamic-finance-conference-in-doha-starting-april-8\/<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source:\u00a0 Halal Times &nbsp; Kawaguchiko, Japan &#8211; Qatar is set to become the focal point for discussions  [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[199,142,151,198],"class_list":["post-720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance","tag-conference","tag-halal-economy","tag-islamic-finance","tag-qatar","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=720"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":722,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/720\/revisions\/722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}