Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Vice Chairman of Bait Al Mashura Finance Consultations, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim; Director General of General Directorate of Endowments at Awqaf, Hassan Al Marzouqi; and Group Chief Communications Officer at Dukhan Bank, Talal Al Khaja.
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference will be held in Doha under the theme ‘Integration of Blockchain and AI: The Future of Islamic Finance.’ Organised by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, the conference is supported by the official sponsorship of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), the strategic partnership of Dukhan Bank, the diamond sponsorship of General Directorate of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, and the bronze sponsorship of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
Set to take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, the event will bring together a distinguished lineup of government entities, global organizations, and leading financial and academic institutions specialising in finance, economics, and technology. With high-level discussions and expert insights, the conference is poised to drive significant advancements in the Islamic finance industry in Qatar and beyond.
Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Vice Chairman of Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, said: “Today, the world is witnessing the trajectory of a new revolution driven by the integration of blockchain and AI, adding complexity while opening broader horizons for more efficient, transparent, flexible, and sustainable solutions. After decades of growth, leadership, development, and innovation, Islamic finance has established itself as one of the inspiring economic models capable of adapting to global changes. It has achieved a creative synergy between Shariah principles and financial innovation. With the emerging integration of blockchain and AI, Islamic finance stands at a historic crossroads, poised to develop a modern model for smart and sustainable Islamic finance, one that balances innovative technologies with the values of Islamic economics and enables it to compete in the digital financial world.”
The second theme, ‘Endowments (Waqf) in the Era of Blockchain and AI Integration,’ discusses the role of blockchain and AI in developing waqf products by reviewing existing initiatives and exploring mechanisms for utilizing decentralised AI to safeguard endowments and ensure their sustainability. It also highlights the role of these technologies in enhancing humanitarian responses to crises and disasters and delves into Shariah rulings for managing smart waqf systems. Business reports indicate a growing number of organizations seeking to integrate AI solutions into their operations, highlighting the significant impact of smart technologies on performance efficiency and revenue growth.
Prof. Dr. Khalid Al-Sulaiti further elaborated on the fourth theme, titled “Value Chains through Decentralized Finance Powered by AI,” which delves into the development of Shariah-compliant value-based investment platforms in the context of blockchain and AI integration. It reviews existing initiatives and proposes new ones to advance these platforms. Furthermore, it presents a vision for decentralized Islamic finance built on value chains and examines the role of these technologies in enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protection. With the growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) as an alternative to traditional systems, decentralised AI technology amplifies its significance, unlocking broader applications.
