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Achievement of Islamic Finance Objectives: Evidence from the UAE Islamic Banking Industry

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  • Muhammad Hanif

    (College of Business Administration, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
    Author holds position of Noor Associate Professor in IBF at Ajman University.)

Abstract

The study documents the achievements of the Islamic Banking Services Industry (IBSI) in light of Islamic finance objectives (including commercial performance, financial stability, and wealth distribution). A balance sheet analysis of IBSI in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 33 quarters (2013 Q4–2021 Q3) is conducted, focusing on sources and uses of funds, as well as documentation of commercial performance. The findings suggest that the UAE IBSI has remained successful in achieving its micro/primary objectives (commercial performance) and made progress towards partial achievement of its macro/intermediate objectives (financial stability and equitable wealth distribution). While evidence suggests achievements in the area of financial stability, the aspect of equity in wealth distribution requires more focus. The study recommends that regulators develop a legal framework focusing on the business models for IBSI, aimed at achieving broader economic objectives. It is also recommended that managers of UAE IBSI include profit and loss-sharing contracts in deposit collection, financing and investment portfolios. The contribution to the literature includes the documentation of findings on the achievements of UAE IBSI in financial performance, as well as its broader economic objectives within the Islamic financial system.

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  • Muhammad Hanif, 2025. "Achievement of Islamic Finance Objectives: Evidence from the UAE Islamic Banking Industry," Risks, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-16, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jrisks:v:13:y:2025:i:5:p:91-:d:1651869
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