O Gold Wins Best Shariah Gold Investment App at Global Takaful Awards 2025
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– O Gold won “Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App” at the Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards 2025 in Dubai.
– The award recognizes O Gold’s leadership in ethical FinTech and its commitment to democratizing Shariah-compliant gold investment.
– The platform enables fractional ownership of gold and silver starting from AED 1, making precious metals accessible as digital investments.
– O Gold has over half a million users and integrates Shariah-compliant features like Wakalah Gold Earnings with asset-backed, interest-free profits.
– The app is certified by AlHuda CIBE, ensuring all digital assets are fully backed by physical precious metals in secure vaults.
O Gold has secured the prestigious “Best Shariah Compliant Gold Investment App” award at the Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for ethical FinTech innovation. The Emirati platform was honored for its leadership in democratizing access to Shariah-compliant precious metal investments, combining advanced technology with strict adherence to Islamic financial principles. Ahmed Abdeltawab, CEO of O Gold, accepted the award during a ceremony held alongside the 7th Global Takaful & Re-Takaful Forum at Dubai’s Dusit Thani Hotel, organized by the AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics.
This annual event highlights outstanding contributions to the global Islamic financial ecosystem. O Gold’s recognition underscores its effective use of financial technology to make gold and silver ownership accessible to a broad audience, all while maintaining full compliance with ethical and religious standards. The platform enables users to invest in fractional amounts of gold and silver starting from just one UAE dirham, effectively modernizing the precious metals market by turning traditional assets into liquid, dynamic investment tools.
Bandar Alothman, Founder of O Gold, expressed deep appreciation for the award, stating, “We are profoundly honored by this recognition from AlHuda CIBE and the Global Takaful Forum. It affirms our commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with the core values of Islamic finance. With over half a million users on the O Gold App, we take pride in delivering robust, secure, and ethical solutions that foster financial inclusion and trust through Shariah-compliant precious metal ownership.”
The selection committee specifically praised O Gold’s integration of gold-backed savings, investment options, and ethical leasing features, noting its positive impact on the wider Islamic finance industry. By emphasizing transparency, asset backing, and ethical practices, O Gold is helping set new benchmarks for how FinTech can advance Takaful and Islamic financial services worldwide.
As the first Emirati application dedicated to fractional precious metal ownership, O Gold has transformed how individuals approach gold investment. The platform allows secure, seamless transactions starting from one dirham, attracting more than 100,000 users within months of its launch. Its rapid growth reflects strong market confidence and a clear demand for accessible, Shariah-compliant financial products.
O Gold holds a Shariah compliance certification from AlHuda CIBE, ensuring that every digital asset is fully backed by physical, high-purity gold and silver. This certification guarantees that all platform activities align with Islamic legal principles. Beyond basic buying and selling, O Gold offers innovative tools such as the Wakalah Gold Earnings feature, which lets users earn returns paid in gold, preserving Shariah compliance while generating profit.
All physical precious metals held by O Gold are stored in insured, secure vaults, with reliable delivery options available. The company’s dedicated customer support team ensures a smooth and rewarding user experience, reinforcing its commitment to quality, security, and trust in the digital gold investment space.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
