Expert Insights

The February 2026 US-Israel-Iran regional crisis has affected the financial system. Islamic finance is a $5.98 trillion industry, and because most of its cross-border flows still run on global dollar rails, the shock reaches it through two distinct channels, with the deeper effects set to persist beyond any ceasefire. Building on the April 2026 macro edition that mapped 11 OIC industry clusters and the May 2026 Food & Agriculture deep-dive, DinarStandard's June 2026 Insights Brief turns to Islamic Finance, banking, sukuk, funds, takaful, the financial rails, and de-dollarisation, examining how the crisis flows through each segment across OIC markets.

This presentation makes the case for US and Canadian food companies to enter the global halal food market, walking through the size of the opportunity, the regulatory landscape that governs access, and a practical framework for evaluating and entering priority markets. It closes with an overview of DinarStandard's advisory support for companies pursuing this path.

The February 2026 US-Israel-Iran regional crisis has triggered the largest energy supply disruption in modern history, with major implications for trade, investment, supply chains, and economic stability across OIC countries. DinarStandard’s latest Insights Brief examines what this crisis means for the US$ 9.2 trillion OIC economy and identifies the strategic options that matter most over the medium and long term.

The 12th edition of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIE) 2025/26, produced by DinarStandard, examines the multi-trillion-dollar global Islamic economy across seven key sectors: halal food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, modest fashion, travel, media & recreation, and Islamic finance. This year’s report highlights a new growth phase shaped by halal economy sovereignty, Islamic finance expansion, and values-driven consumer behavior.

The Banking for the Debanked: Building Financial Rails for the Excluded 2 Billion Strategy Brief examines the infrastructure gap at the heart of the global Islamic economy. Produced by DinarStandard and supported by Ummah, this brief maps the highest-impact opportunities — Islamic philanthropy, remittances, and SME trade payments, and outlines a phased approach to building shared, interoperable payment rails that lower costs, widen access, and strengthen financial sovereignty across Muslim-majority markets.

The February 2026 US-Israel-Iran regional crisis has triggered the largest energy supply disruption in modern history, with major implications for trade, investment, supply chains, and economic stability across OIC countries. DinarStandard’s latest Insights Brief examines what this crisis means for the US$ 9.2 trillion OIC economy and identifies the strategic options that matter most over the medium and long term.

The Global Islamic Fintech Report 2025/26, now in its fifth consecutive edition, provides a data-driven assessment of the Islamic fintech sector, covering market growth, ecosystem competitiveness, industry perspectives, and profiles of 30 notable Islamic fintech companies globally. Co-produced by DinarStandard and Elipses, the report integrates market sizing analysis, country benchmarking through the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Index, and stakeholder insights to support decision-making across policy, investment, and industry strategy.

The Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Find (PIF), has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with DinarStandard to advance Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the global halal products sector.

The Thrive 2025 – North America Muslim Market Report, produced by DinarStandard in partnership with Muslimi and the American Muslim Consumer Consortium (AMCC), reveals a dynamic ecosystem of Muslim-led innovation transforming the U.S. and Canadian economies. From the surge of Yemeni-inspired coffeehouses like Qahwah House, Haraz, and Qamaria, to the rise of ethical consumer platforms such as Boycat and Zeteo, the report highlights how North American Muslim entrepreneurs are driving mainstream trends rooted in authenticity, ethics, and creativity.

The Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), in partnership with DinarStandard, has launched the Saudi Arabia’s Halal Market Opportunity Report 2024/2025. The report highlights how the Kingdom, building on its deep cultural and spiritual heritage and guided by Saudi Vision 2030, is uniquely positioned to lead the global halal product and lifestyle economy.

The 11th edition of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report (SGIE) 2024/25—produced by DinarStandard, a US-based research and advisory firm, presents an in-depth analysis of the multi-trillion-dollar global Islamic economy across seven key sectors: halal food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, modest fashion, travel, media & recreation, and Islamic finance.

Prepared by DinarStandard, the Bangladesh 2050 brief sets its sights on transforming the country into an upper-middle-income economy by 2050. The brief offers a holistic, KPI-driven pathway that if executed, could see Bangladesh emerge as a diversified, innovation-powered economy with vastly improved quality of life for its citizens.

Navigating Tomorrow’s Creative Landscape The Creative Dubai 2024 Impact Report sheds light on the transformative potential of Dubai’s cultural and creative industries (CCI). The Report provides a comprehensive overview of the sector's economic contributions, growth drivers, and strategic opportunities. With a bold vision to enhance its cultural and creative industries (CCI), Dubai is setting the stage for sustainable innovation, economic diversification, and cultural exchange.

Consumer spending in global Islamic Economy sectors grew 9.5% YOY to US$2.29 trillion in 2022

New index of nations to mitigate risk of global digital platforms.  Currently concentrated in the USA, with 90% of the 371 billion monthly global users