Adil A. Babiker
LL.B., D.E.A., D.S.U. | Head of Islamic Finance & Digital Assets Practice
With 38 years of cross-border experience, Adil A. Babiker steers the firm's combined Islamic Finance and Digital Assets practice. Formerly General Counsel of the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) for nearly 24 years, he played a pivotal role in shaping credit-risk, governance, and compliance frameworks that are now widely emulated across OIC markets.
Adil advises banks, fintechs, and sovereign entities on intricate Sharia-compliant structures, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) design, tokenised commodity platforms, and innovative insurance-backed digital-asset products. His extensive background provides deep insight into the intersection of traditional finance, Islamic principles, and emerging digital technologies.
He currently serves as Vice-Chairman of Devimpact Consultants, furthering the development of impact-driven fintech solutions within the GCC and Africa. A sought-after speaker, Adil has shared his expertise on CBDCs with prominent organizations like the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).