London, United Kingdom – 21 October 2025- The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in partnership with the Financial Times (FT) Group, brought together leading global investors, policymakers, and financial institutions for the Global Sukuk Summit 2025, held in London under the theme “Capitalizing on Sukuk Beyond Traditional Markets.”

In his opening remarks, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, emphasized that Sukuk have evolved from a niche product into a globally recognized and trusted asset class that effectively links finance with tangible development outcomes.

“Sukuk represents capital with purpose, channeling financing into infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and education — projects that directly serve communities,” he stated. “This intrinsic link between capital markets and the real economy is what gives Sukuk enduring value.”

Since 2003, the IsDB has mobilized over US$55 billion in Sukuk through nearly 80 issuances, including almost US$6 billion in Green and Sustainability Sukuk. The Bank’s latest €500 million Green Sukuk, listed earlier in the day at the Market Open of the London Stock Exchange, attracted record investor demand — reaffirming Sukuk’s credibility as an instrument for sustainable finance.

In his remarks, Dr. Al Jasser also commended the partnership with FT Live, the International Capital Market Association, and the London Stock Exchange, noting their vital contributions to advancing global dialogue on sustainable finance.

The Summit featured a keynote address by H.E. Ayman Mohammed Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, who highlighted the pivotal role of Sukuk in supporting sustainable economic diversification and strengthening global financial stability.

A fireside chat followed between H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, and Samir Assaf, Chairman of MENAT, HSBC Middle East Holdings, moderated by Ian Smith, Senior Markets Correspondent at the Financial Times. The discussion explored Sukuk’s growth trajectory, ongoing innovation in issuance, and increasing appeal to both conventional and Islamic investors.

The program also featured a keynote interview with Victoria Saporta, Executive Director for Markets at the Bank of England, moderated by Jennifer Hughes, Lex Writer at the Financial Times. Ms. Saporta shared insights on integrating Sukuk more deeply into global financial frameworks and enhancing regulatory cooperation to support sustainable capital flows.

The Global Sukuk Summit 2025 concluded with a collective strong call for collaboration among regulators, investors, and development institutions to unlock new pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth.