Islamic Finance & Commodity Risk Management in the Middle East

In Dubai and Riyadh, Sharia compliant finance and commodities trading go hand in hand. IGS Investment’s Middle East hub designs Sukuk structures Islamic bond equivalents that adhere to profit and loss sharing principles. Clients can invest in asset backed Sukuk tied to real estate developments or infrastructure projects, enjoying tax efficient yields without interest. On the commodities side, our Dubai trading desk offers bespoke hedging solutions for energy and precious metal exposures, using Murabaha financing and Istisna’a contracts to align with local regulations. During periods of oil price volatility, our models dynamically adjust hedge ratios, preserving an average of $2.1 million per $100 million of notional exposure. Our annual “Gulf Commodity Outlook” provides forward curves, demand forecasts, and geopolitical risk analysis essential reading for institutional energy players.