This session will provide an overview of the Middle East Capital Markets, with a particular focus on the growing global significance of Islamic Finance. The session will provide an accessible overview of Islamic Finance, outlining the core principles and ethical frameworks that distinguish it from conventional finance. Attendees will gain insight into the most widely used Sukuk structures, including Sukuk-Al-Ijara, Sukuk-Al-Murabaha, and Sukuk-Al-Wakala, with practical examples illustrating how these instruments are structured to comply with Shari'a law. The session will also examine key regulatory developments shaping the future of Islamic Finance, including anticipated reforms and standardisation efforts aimed at enhancing transparency, investor protection, and cross-border compatibility.
Key areas to be discussed include:
- Introduction to Middle East Capital Markets
- What is Islamic Finance
- Overview of Sukuk
- Typical Documentation
- Stages of a Sukuk Issuance
- Future of Islamic Finance
CLE credit is available.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
United States
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MDT
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Europe
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BST
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CEST
For any questions, please contact Hanson Hairihan at hhairihan@mayerbrown.com.
