2019-01-01
The Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt issued Decision No. 23 of 2019 to establish comprehensive regulatory guidelines for Takaful (Islamic insurance) operators operating within the Egyptian insurance market. The decision mandates specific licensing criteria, capital adequacy standards, and Sharia-compliance frameworks to standardize the issuance and management of Islamic insurance products. Furthermore, it outlines supervisory reporting obligations and enforcement mechanisms to ensure consistent regulatory oversight across all Takaful entities.