The BIBF Concludes Islamic Financial Product Structuring Programme in Medinah

(MENAFN- BIBF Leading Excellence ) Manama, 28 February 2026: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), in collaboration with the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance (IFA), concluded the third edition of the “Islamic Financial Product Structuring Development” Programme in Medinah, hosting more than 20 participants from over 10 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The programme brought together senior executives and officials from central banks and global financial institutions, as well as representatives from banks and organisations in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Jordan, Oman, the Maldives, Somalia, Tanzania, and Kyrgyzstan, reflecting the advanced professional nature of the programme and its importance in developing industry talent.
Over the course of five days, the programme covered specialised modules on Islamic financial product structuring, innovation in Sukuk instruments, the role of non-bank financial institutions, Islamic social finance, and the integration of modern technologies in developing financial solutions. The sessions included interactive discussions and practical applications based on real case studies.
In this context, Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer of the BIBF, stated:
“This programme reflects the Institute’s commitment to developing specialised competencies in Islamic financial product structuring through international academic partnerships that facilitate knowledge transfer and enhance professional practice standards. Strengthening both the technical and Shariah capabilities of industry professionals is essential to supporting the sustainability of the sector and enhancing its capacity for growth and innovation.”
For his part, Dr. Rizwan Malik, Head of the Islamic Finance Centre at the BIBF, emphasised that the programme focuses on enabling participants to bridge Shariah foundations with technical applications in product design, while keeping pace with developments in Sukuk instruments and financial technologies, thereby enhancing institutional readiness to respond to evolving market demands.
Through its Islamic Finance Centre, the BIBF continues to deliver specialised programmes in partnership with international academic institutions, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop human capital and strengthen the contribution of the Islamic finance sector to economic activity at both regional and international levels.

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