Islamic finance consultancy firm Masryef Advisory today announced the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under Masryef Advisors, LLC (“Masryef”). Image courtesy: Masryef
Masryef’s move into Dubai is underpinned by a track record that has earned the firm global recognition as a progressive Islamic finance consultancy
Press Release
Dubai, UAE — Islamic finance consultancy firm Masryef Advisory today announced the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under Masryef Advisors, LLC (“Masryef”), establishing the UAE as the firm’s international hub and reinforcing its commitment to building the ecosystem for modern Islamic finance across borders.
A Track Record Behind the Expansion
Masryef’s move into Dubai is underpinned by a track record that has earned the firm global recognition as a progressive Islamic finance consultancy. Masryef has been named Best Islamic Boutique Finance Consultancy at the Islamic Finance Consulting Awards (Triple A Awards) 2026, and was the consecutive winner of Best Islamic Finance Consultancy at the Islamic Finance News Awards (IFN Awards) in both 2025 and 2024. The firm also received the IFN Investor Best Consultancy award for the Islamic Funds Industry at the 2025 IFN Awards, and was recognized for Best Islamic Financial Product Innovation at the Global Islamic Fintech Awards by AlHuda. This prominent, multi-year track record of industry recognition gave Masryef the confidence and credibility to formalize its presence in Dubai, positioning the firm to build on this momentum from the heart of the GCC.
A Strategic Gateway to the GCC
The new Dubai office positions Masryef at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing Islamic finance markets, connecting the firm’s existing operations in Malaysia and Central Asia with the deep capital pools, regulatory sophistication, and cross-border opportunities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Dubai’s status as a global financial hub makes it the natural anchor point for Masryef’s next chapter of growth, enabling closer collaboration with regional institutions, regulators, and partners as the firm continues to structure and deliver innovative Shariah-compliant financial solutions.
A Homecoming for Director Khairil Anuar
The Dubai launch also marks a personal and professional homecoming for Masryef Director Khairil Anuar, who returns to the city where he built the foundation of a career spanning 14 years in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Khairil’s decades of experience navigating the region’s financial landscape have been instrumental in shaping Masryef’s approach to product structuring, regulatory engagement, and institutional partnerships, and his return to lead from Dubai reflects the depth of relationships and regional insight he brings to the firm.
“Coming back to Dubai feels like closing a circle that started nearly 25 years ago. This city taught me the fundamentals of international finance and gave me the relationships that shaped my career across the GCC. To now return under Masryef, it is more than a professional milestone; it is a homecoming in every sense of the word,” said Khairil Anuar, Director, Masryef Advisors, LLC.
Building Masryef’s Global Presence
The Dubai office is a deliberate step in Masryef’s broader vision to establish itself as a truly global Islamic finance advisory house, one capable of connecting emerging and established markets through a single, coherent platform. Masryef has built its reputation by going beyond conventional advisory and compliance work to support the full lifecycle of Islamic financial products, from structuring and regulatory navigation to capacity building and market development, and by fostering cross-border relationships between Malaysia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
With Dubai now serving as its international hub, Masryef is positioned to deepen collaboration between the GCC and its existing footholds in Southeast and Central Asia, opening pathways for joint product development, capacity building, and knowledge exchange between these fast-growing Islamic finance markets. This expansion is not simply about physical presence, it reflects Masryef’s ambition to be a connective force in global Islamic finance, bringing together talent, capital, and Islamic Finance expertise from multiple regions under one umbrella.
Looking ahead, Masryef intends to use the Dubai office as a launchpad for further regional partnerships, product innovation, and institutional engagement, with the long-term goal of becoming a trusted bridge between the world’s leading and emerging Islamic finance hubs.
About Masryef Advisory
Masryef Advisory, operating under Masryef Advisors, LLC, is a Malaysia-headquartered boutique Islamic finance consultancy dedicated to building the ecosystem for modern Islamic finance. The firm supports the full lifecycle of Islamic financial products, spanning structuring, regulatory advisory, training, and cross-border partnership development, with a footprint spanning Malaysia, Central Asia, and now the Gulf Cooperation Council region through its new Dubai office.
Masryef is recognized globally for its boutique Islamic finance advisory work, with accolades including Best Islamic Boutique Finance Consultancy at the Islamic Finance Consulting Awards (Triple A Awards) 2026, Best Islamic Finance Consultancy at the IFN Awards 2025 and 2024, the IFN Investor Best Consultancy award for the Islamic Funds Industry (IFN Awards 2025), and Best Islamic Financial Product Innovation at the Global Islamic Fintech Awards by AlHuda.
For more information, visit www.masryef.com.
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