Esra Tekin
06 June 2026•Update: 06 June 2026
Senior officials, business leaders, and representatives of the global Islamic economy gathered at Dolmabahce Palace on Friday for the 5th Global Business Excellence Gala, held as part of the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit.
Addressing participants, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz highlighted the growing importance of international cooperation and ethics-based finance amid mounting global economic challenges.
“At a time when global uncertainties are deepening, solidarity and sustainable growth have become more critical than ever. With its ethics-based structure, Islamic finance holds tremendous potential to make significant contributions to the global economy,” Yilmaz said.
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to expanding participation finance and interest-free financial systems, adding that Istanbul is taking significant steps…