The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported on a series of Islamic finance training sessions held on April 23-24, 2026 in Yangiyul and the Zangiata and Kibray districts of Tashkent region. The sessions were aimed at members of the public and business representatives and focused on improving understanding of Islamic finance principles and commonly used Islamic financial instruments. More than 120 members of the public and over 80 entrepreneurs attended. The programme covered murabaha as deferred-payment sale financing, ijara as an asset-use arrangement similar to leasing, and musharaka as a partnership model in which profits and losses are shared in proportion to participants' stakes. The sessions were run in an interactive format and highlighted participants' questions, particularly around access to Islamic financial products. The central bank said it will continue initiatives to advance Islamic finance, including further educational activities and support for the introduction of relevant financial products in the financial market.
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2026-04-28
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan conducts Islamic finance training for over 200 participants in Tashkent region
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported on Islamic finance training sessions in the Tashkent region for the public and business representatives, focusing on principles and instruments such as murabaha, ijara and musharaka. The interactive sessions, attended by more than 200 participants, highlighted questions on access to Islamic financial products. The central bank plans to continue educational initiatives and support the introduction of Islamic financial products in the market.