The Central Bank of Oman, working with the Islamic Financial Services Board, has convened the 17th IFSB Summit in Muscat, running from 2–4 February 2026 under the theme “Islamic Finance for the Future: Breaking New Ground for Global Impact.” The event brings together senior policymakers, central bank governors and industry participants from more than 40 countries. In opening remarks, Central Bank of Oman Governor H.E. Ahmed Jaafar Al-Musalmi pointed to Islamic finance’s ethical foundations, transparency and links to the real economy amid global economic uncertainty, technological change and climate-related risks, and referenced Oman’s development of its Islamic finance sector since its 2012 introduction supported by a regulatory and supervisory framework. The programme, aligned with Oman Vision 2040, covers fintech innovation, capital markets, liquidity management, sustainability, crisis preparedness, youth engagement, social impact and Shariah governance, with emphasis on stronger integration across Islamic banking, capital markets and takaful, alongside discussions on investment opportunities in sectors including logistics, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, tourism and the digital economy.
Central Bank of Oman 2026-02-03
Central Bank of Oman convenes 17th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit in Muscat on the future of Islamic finance
The Central Bank of Oman, with the Islamic Financial Services Board, is hosting the 17th IFSB Summit in Muscat from 2–4 February 2026, focusing on "Islamic Finance for the Future: Breaking New Ground for Global Impact." The summit addresses fintech innovation, capital markets, liquidity management, and sustainability, with discussions on investment opportunities in logistics, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and the digital economy.