Interviews
Exclusive FT interview with H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman, Islamic Development Bank Group in the lead up to the Sukuk Summit
On October 21, 2025, IsDB will co-host the Global Sukuk Summit 2025 along with the Financial Times (FT) Group and supported by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and London Stock Exchange in London, UK under the theme of “Capitalizing on Sukuk Beyond Traditional Markets”. The high-profile event will convene global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the future of Sukuk as it surpasses the $1 trillion mark and expands further as a mainstream global asset class.
To set the stage, IsDB President H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser shared his vision in an exclusive interview with the FT. He highlighted Sukuk’s evolution from a niche tool to a credible global instrument, its power to finance climate action and inclusive growth. He also reaffirmed IsDB’s commitment to continue playing a leading role as the largest Sukuk issuer in the world, providing more depth to the Sukuk market with its high-quality AAA-rated paper and innovating with new themes such as Green, Social and Sustainability.
This collaboration with the world’s most influential financial news organization showcases the Bank’s pioneering role in Islamic finance and reaffirms the positioning of IsDB as a central voice for the financing of sustainable development.