London, United Kingdom, 19 October 2025 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), under the leadership of its Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, will hold two milestone events in London on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, reflecting the Bank’s continued contribution to advancing sustainable finance and deepening global capital market engagement.

In the morning, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser will open the markets at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) during a Market Open Ceremony celebrating the issuance and listing of IsDB’s €500 million Green Sukuk under the Bank’s enhanced 2025 Sustainable Finance Framework. The proceeds of this landmark issuance will finance projects promoting renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems across IsDB Member Countries.

Later the same day, H.E. Dr. Al Jasser will deliver the keynote remarks at the “Capitalising on Sukuk: Beyond Traditional Markets” Summit, co-organised by the Financial Times (FT) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) at The Biltmore Mayfair, London. The high-level summit will convene global investors, policymakers, and financial leaders to explore Sukuk’s expanding role in the global sustainable finance landscape. Discussions will focus on innovation, standardisation, and market integration to strengthen Sukuk as a mainstream instrument for inclusive and climate-aligned investment.

Both events reflect IsDB’s mission to finance the future sustainably, bridging global capital with development impact while strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

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