Waqf Economic Forum
Turning Waqf assets into productive investment, sustainable development and lasting economic and social impact.
Impact Finance . Sukuk . Investment . Public Private Partnership
Flagship event of World Islamic Economy Week, 20-26 September 2026
Waqf Can Be More Than an Asset
Waqf has historically provided enduring support for communities through education, healthcare, housing, agriculture, religious institutions and social welfare.
Today, the opportunity is to build on that legacy by connecting Waqf with investment, asset development, Islamic finance, innovation and impact capital.
The Waqf Economic Forum brings together investors, Waqf institutions, Islamic financial institutions, asset managers, governments, developers, entrepreneurs and development organisations to explore how Waqf can contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Why Waqf Economic Forum
Unlocking the Economic Potential of Waqf
The global Waqf sector holds significant potential for productive asset development and long-term social and economic benefit.
Yet unlocking this potential requires more than identifying assets.
It requires:
Professional asset management
Investment structures
Development expertise
Islamic finance
Technology
Risk management
Strategic partnerships
Impact measurement
The Waqf Economic Forum creates a platform where these capabilities can come together.
Our Inspiration
The Madina Model
The Islamic World Summit draws inspiration from the Madina Model established by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—a remarkable example of ethical leadership, inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence.
Madina demonstrated that a society could be:
Governed with justice
Economically vibrant
Socially cohesive
Environmentally responsible
Knowledge-driven
Diverse yet united
The Summit explores how these timeless principles can inform modern governance, international cooperation and sustainable development.
Eight Pillars of Waqf Economic Development
Turning Waqf Potential Into Economic Impact
01 — WAQF INVESTMENT
Exploring investment models that can unlock productive Waqf assets while preserving their purpose and integrity.
02 — SUKUK AL-WAQF
Exploring Shariah-compliant capital-market structures that can connect Waqf with development and investment.
03 — WAQF ASSET DEVELOPMENT
Transforming underutilised assets into productive economic and social infrastructure.
04 — WAQF & AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Exploring Waqf-supported housing models that can contribute to more inclusive communities.
05 — WAQF & HEALTHCARE
Developing sustainable models for hospitals, clinics, medical infrastructure and healthcare services.
06 — WAQF & EDUCATION
Connecting Waqf with schools, universities, scholarships, research and human-capital development.
07 — WAQF & AGRICULTURE
Exploring agricultural Waqf, food production, rural development and food-security opportunities.
08 — IMPACT & SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Connecting Waqf with impact investment, ESG principles and sustainable development.
These themes reflect the current published Waqf Economic Forum programme.
Waqf Investments
Waqf can provide a foundation for long-term economic activity when assets are managed responsibly and aligned with their intended purposes.
The Forum explores opportunities across:
PROPERTY
Commercial, residential and mixed-use development.
AGRICULTURE
Productive agricultural land and food systems.
HEALTHCARE
Hospitals, clinics and healthcare infrastructure.
EDUCATION
Schools, universities and knowledge infrastructure.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Community and economic infrastructure.
ENTERPRISE
Waqf-supported entrepreneurship and productive businesses.
INVESTMENT FUNDS
Structured vehicles designed around appropriate Shariah and Waqf requirements.
Waqf Was Designed to Create Lasting Benefit.
Now Let Us Unlock Its Economic Potential.
Waqf can connect assets with capital, capital with development, and development with lasting impact.
The Waqf Economic Forum brings together the institutions, investors and innovators needed to explore that opportunity.
From Assets to Investment.
From Investment to Development.
From Development to Impact.
Unlocking Waqf for Inclusive Growth
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