Under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference
- Theme
- Date
- Venue
- : Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems
- : Tuesday 14th April 2026
- : Sheraton Doha - Al Majlis Hall
Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems
- Tuesday 14th April 2026
- Sheroton Doha - Al Majlis Hall
Sponsors & Partners
Our VVIPs
H. E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani
Minister of Commerce and Industry
H.E. Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem
Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
H.E. Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti
Chairman of the Organizing Committee of Doha Islamic Finance Conference
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani
Executive Board Member - Managing Director Dukhan Bank
H.E. Prof. Koutoub Moustapha Sano
Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy
Conference Objectives
Navigating the Future Pathways of Islamic finance in the era of agentive AI systems, guided by Shariah regulations and legal frameworks.
Harnessing Agents AI to Advance Waqf Institution and Foster a Sharing Economy.
Assessing the Viability of Virtual Influencers and the potential for leveraging them within the Islamic finance landscape.
Analyzing the Role of Agentive AI systems for Optimizing Efficiency of Zakat management and Promoting Sustainable Development.
Conference Schedule
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From 8:00 to 10:00
First Session
Islamic Financial Institutions and the Application of Agentic Systems
- Agentic AI Technologies and Their Applications in the Financial Sector
- Shariah Rulings Related to Agentic AI Systems
- The Legal Framework Governing the Operation of AI Agents in Islamic Finance
- Automated Agent Trading and Smart Sukuk: Opportunities and Risks
- Designing Intertwined Agentic Systems with Neural Networks in Islamic Finance: A Technical Study
- Neuro-inspired Agentic AI Systems and the Future of Islamic Finance Industry
From 10:00 to 11:30
second session
The Evolution of Waqf under Agentic AI Systems
- Shariah Objectives and Principles for Managing Waqf through Agentic AI Systems
- The Role of Agentic AI Systems in Managing and Investing Endowments (waqf)
- Smart Crowdfunding: Innovative Instruments for Advancing the Sharing Economy
- Crypto-Asset-Based Crowdfunding: A Case Study
From 11:30 to 14:00
Third session
Virtual Influencers and Islamic Finance
- The Virtual Influencers’ Market: Trends, Growth and Future Outlook
- Shariah and Legal Regulations Governing Virtual Influencer Activities
- Utilizing Virtual Influencers to Promote Waqf and Charitable Initiatives
- The Digital Frontier: Harnessing Virtual Influencers to Shape Sentiment and Promote (Islamic) Finance Products
From 14:00 to 15:30
Fourth session
Zakat and Development in the Agentic AI Systems Environment
- The Role of Agentic AI Systems in Analyzing Zakat Data and Automating Decisions for Transparency and Fairness
- Zakat Governance in the Digital Ecosystem and Achieving Shariah Objectives
- Accelerating the Role of Zakat in Sustainable Development through Agentic AI Systems
- Digital Zakat and Smart Platforms: A Study of Real-World Experiences
Speakers
Sheikh Dr. Osama Qais Al Dereai
Managing Director & CEO at Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations
Qatar
Dr. Khaled Shuja Al-Otaibi
Faculty Member, College of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies Kuwait University
Kuwait
Dr. Ahmed Saad Al Boraie
Associate Professor of Comparative Jurisprudence at Al Azhar University
Qatar
Dr. Chawki Tawbi
Data Analytics & AI Sales Leader, Google Cloud
Qatar
Dr. Aam Slamet Rusydiana
Assistant Professor, Sakarya University
Türkiye
Eng. Haiyan Al-Saiyed
Founder and CEO of Fundraizerly Fintech
Saudi Arabia
Prof. Dr. Adel Sarea
Professor of Accounting and Economics, Al-Ahlia University
Bahrain
Ms. Nancy Heydari
Business Development & Strategic Communications Director Dream Farm Agency
UAE
Prof. Ibrahim Bayoumi
Visiting Professor, College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Qatar
Prof. Dr. Hussein Abdou
Professor of Finance & Banking, The Northumbria University
UK
Dr. Mohammed Damak
Managing Director & Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings
UAE
Dr. Mohammad Al-Fuzai
Faculty Member, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Kuwait University
Kuwait
Dr. Al-Ayashi Fadad
Faculty Member at Marmara University
Türkiye
Mr. Ahmed Fakhroo
Executive Director – Communications & Community Impact Sector, Qatar Charity
Qatar
Dr. Othman M. Al-Thawadi
Assistant Professor in Marketing, Qatar University
Qatar
Dr. Andrew Mazen Dahdal
Associate Professor at the College of Law, Qatar University
Qatar
Dr. Sha’ban Mohammad Islam Barwari
Managing Partner at Qutoof Consulting
Bahrain
Dr. Nasrullah Khan
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the College of Science and Engineering, HBKU
Qatar
Dr. Bashir Mahdi
Consultant at Mathabh for business consulting and research
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sazali Zainal Abidin
Assistant Professor in Economics and Finance, College of Economics and Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University
Oman
Dr. Fazal Rahim A Rahim
Executive Vice President – Head of Shariah Control, Ajman Bank
UAE
