Istanbul is set to host the third Global Islamic Economy Summit from June 3 to 6, convening a diverse group of policymakers, economists, investors, financial institutions, academics, and industry leaders. The four-day event aims to address a broad spectrum of issues related to the Islamic economic framework, focusing on ethical finance, real-economy growth, sustainable development, and inclusive economic expansion.

The summit is organized by the Al Baraka Forum for Islamic Economics in strategic partnership with several prominent Turkish institutions, including the Presidential Investment and Finance Office, the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund, the Istanbul Financial Center, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, and Ibn Haldun University.

Participants will engage in discussions centered on the role of capital in advancing the principles of the Islamic economy. Key thematic areas include the circulation of productive capital, enhancing participation across various economic sectors, and developing ethical financing models geared toward sustainable growth.

The agenda features a series of dialogue sessions and strategic meetings involving representatives from central banks, global financial organizations, and investment bodies, with a notable presence of experts in financial technology. Topics of focus span the global economy and capital flows, Islamic banking, sukuk (Islamic bonds) markets, social finance, and waqf (Islamic endowments).

In addition, the summit will explore emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, digital financial technologies, entrepreneurship, and the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Islamic economic context. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the event seeks to promote frameworks that contribute to ethical and sustainable economic development on a global scale.