The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/), in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has officially launched a landmark joint publication titled “Development Traps and the Role of Islamic Finance: An Introduction to Development Challenges Facing IsDB Member Countries.” The report was launched during the 20th AAOIFI-IsDB Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference held on 2 November 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The conference brought together policymakers, economists, and industry leaders to discuss how Islamic finance can help member countries overcome persistent structural barriers to growth. The new report ...