Dhaka, July 5 -- Islamic finance is no longer a regional curiosity; it is becoming part of the structural foundation of global financial systems. Once confined to a handful of markets and perceived as serving a niche clientele, Islamic banking was often seen as parallel to, rather than integrated with, the global financial mainstream. This shift reflects a growing recognition of its ethical foundations, structural resilience, and alignment with evolving global economic priorities. Within the UAE, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are increasingly recognised as critical global financial hubs. This has been driven in recent years by successful economic diversification underpinned by a fast-growing financial services sector and infrastructure aligned...