Uzbekistan Issues First Islamic Banking License to Open Bank

Uzbekistan's Central Bank has issued its first license for Islamic banking activities to Open Bank. The license, granted on October 23, 2026, allows the bank to offer financial services compliant with Sharia principles, including profit-sharing and leasing, while prohibiting interest-based transactions.

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