Advancing Islamic Finance Through Strategic Alliances
At Islamic Finance Review, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive academic impact, industry innovation, and community growth. We work closely with universities, research groups, think tanks, and professional bodies around the world.
Current Partners/ Collaborators
About AlHuda CIBE
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is a globally recognized organization based in Pakistan, with a strong presence across more than 30 countries. Since its establishment in 2005, AlHuda CIBE has been at the forefront of promoting Islamic banking, finance, takaful, and halal industries through education, training, advisory, and media. Their mission is to strengthen ethical and Shariah-compliant financial systems around the world.
Our Media Partnership
We are honoured to collaborate with AlHuda CIBE as our official media partner. Through this partnership, AlHuda CIBE supports the visibility and outreach of Islamic Finance Review (IFR) by disseminating our journal updates, event promotions, and educational initiatives via their global media platforms. This alliance reflects our shared commitment to advancing authentic Islamic finance knowledge and empowering communities through ethical finance.
About Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is one of the UK’s leading Russell Group universities, known for its commitment to academic excellence, research impact, and diversity. With a strong student body in economics, law, finance, and international development, QMUL fosters critical thinking and real-world engagement across disciplines.
Our Internship Collaboration
We are proud to partner with Queen Mary University of London to provide student internship opportunities through our journal and media platform. As part of this collaboration, selected QMUL students join Islamic Finance Review (IFR) and the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP) as interns, contributing to research outreach, social media strategy, event coordination, and academic publishing initiatives. This hands-on experience bridges academic learning with professional development in the field of Islamic finance.
About QMUL Islamic Finance Society
The Islamic Finance Society at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a dynamic student-led organisation committed to promoting awareness, education, and engagement in Islamic finance. The society regularly hosts seminars, speaker sessions, networking events, and student competitions that bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application. It serves as a platform for students and professionals alike to explore ethical financial systems grounded in Shariah principles.
Our Student Engagement Partnership
We are proud to collaborate with the QMUL Islamic Finance Society as a valued student engagement and outreach partner. This partnership enables us to jointly organise webinars, panel discussions, and skills-based events that nurture the next generation of Islamic finance leaders. By working closely with the society, we aim to amplify student voices, promote ethical finance discourse on campus, and create accessible pathways into the Islamic finance sector for aspiring professionals.
About Crossref
Crossref is a globally recognized nonprofit organization that provides Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for scholarly content. As part of the global scholarly infrastructure, Crossref ensures the persistent identification, discoverability, and citation of academic research across disciplines. With thousands of members including journals, universities, and research institutions, Crossref plays a vital role in maintaining transparency, traceability, and integrity in academic publishing.
Our Indexing and Publishing Partnership
We are pleased to partner with Crossref as an official indexing and DOI registration agency for the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP). Through this partnership, all our published articles are assigned unique DOIs, ensuring global visibility, academic credibility, and long-term accessibility. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to high-quality scholarly publishing and positions IFR among reputable academic platforms in the field of Islamic finance.