- “In Brunei Darussalam, the Syariah Courts have already taken steps towards digitalisation through the e-Syariah system, and AI technology has the potential to further strengthen such efforts. The potential of AI technology in strengthening the Syariah judiciary was highlighted by Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law) Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu.”
- “State-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines will roll out Shariah-compliant financing for local government units (LGUs) starting next year.”
- In India, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently threatened to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all the States governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance before 2029.” However, some alleged that “the UCC has diluted the inheritance rights of Hindu and Muslim women alike.”
- “The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina [was] elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema’s role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.”
- In Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, “Muslims must embrace new fields of knowledge, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and digitalisation, while remaining firmly rooted in faith, ethics and Islamic values.”
- “Oman’s state-controlled OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) hope to raise $1 billion from global capital markets to diversify its funding sources. The funding will be through the issuance of sukuk – Islamic bonds – and is planned to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company said in a filing on the Muscat Stock Exchange.”
- “The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Bank Al-Maghrib (Central Bank of Morocco) have signed two preliminary agreements to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, as well as interlink payment and financial messaging systems.”