UIN Jakarta Faculty of Economics and Business Academics Present Islamic Finance Research at International Forum in Türkiye

Sakarya, UIN Online News – Academics from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta presented their research at the Sakinah Türkiye 2026 Global Forum on Islamic Finance, held at Sakarya University, Türkiye, from 26 to 28 October 2026. Their participation represents a contribution by UIN Jakarta academics to advancing scholarship and strengthening global research collaboration in Islamic economics and finance.

According to a press release received on Friday (30 October 2026), the international forum, themed “Islamic Finance Integration for Global Crisis Resilience”, was organised through a collaboration between IAEI Türkiye, the Indonesian Association of Islamic Economists (IAEI), and the Research Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (iSEFAM) at Sakarya University. The event was held at the SAÜ Turgut Özal Cultural and Congress Centre, Sakarya University, Türkiye.

During the in-person parallel sessions on Tuesday (27 October 2026), FEB UIN Jakarta academics presented research addressing strategic issues in the development of Islamic economics and finance. The presentations took place in the Ibn Qayyim Room and covered a range of topics, from global zakat governance and the banking industry to digital financing and the implementation of Sharia regulations.

Muhajirin and Siti Umi Nurbaidah presented their research entitled “Global Zakat Regulatory Standards Towards a Humanitarian Governance Framework”. The study examines the formulation of global zakat regulatory standards as a foundation for strengthening sustainable humanitarian governance.

Meanwhile, Ibnu Qizam, Abdul Hafiz and Ahmad Afif presented a comparative study entitled “Impact of Macroeconomics and Economic Policies on Earnings Management: A Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks in the OIC Countries”. The research analyses the influence of macroeconomic factors and economic policies on earnings management practices in Islamic and conventional banks across member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

In the area of digital economy-based financing, Ali Rama presented research entitled “Sukuk and Crowdfunding Performance: Evidence from Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns”. The study evaluates the performance of sukuk and equity crowdfunding as alternative financing mechanisms within the Islamic digital economy ecosystem.

Yuke Rahmawati presented a study entitled “The Implementation of DSN-MUI Fatwas in Islamic Business Institutions: A Study on Sharia Hospitals, Sharia Hotels, and Sharia Multi-Level Marketing”. The research explores the implementation of fatwas issued by the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) in Islamic business institutions, particularly Sharia-compliant hospitals, hotels and multi-level marketing businesses.

In addition, Nofrianto and Rahmawati also contributed by presenting their research papers at the same forum. The diverse range of research topics reflects the breadth of academic inquiry undertaken by FEB UIN Jakarta scholars in addressing contemporary developments and challenges in Islamic economics and finance.

Dean of FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Prof. Dr Ibnu Qizam, M.Si., expressed his appreciation for the academics' contributions in bringing UIN Jakarta's research to an international academic forum. He described their participation as a noteworthy achievement.

“We want to ensure that the research produced does not remain confined to academic circles, but is also published, discussed and contributes to the advancement of knowledge at the global level. This also provides an opportunity to build collaborative networks with academics and researchers from various countries,” he said.

He added that research in Islamic economics and finance should continue to address strategic issues relevant to societal needs and the challenges facing the global economy. FEB UIN Jakarta therefore encourages its academics to enhance research quality, expand international publications and develop cross-border research collaborations.

Through its participation in the Sakinah Türkiye 2026 Global Forum on Islamic Finance, he continued, FEB UIN Jakarta reaffirms its commitment to promoting research productivity and expanding the international dissemination of research findings. These efforts are expected to strengthen UIN Jakarta's position in the development of Islamic economics and finance scholarship, whilst delivering meaningful contributions to global economic resilience. (Ady Cahyadi/Zm)