<p><strong>His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Madinah region</strong>, honored the opening ceremony of <strong>AlBaraka Forum’s symposium of Islamic Economics in its 44th edition</strong>. The event was organized under the title “<strong>Maqasid of Shari’ah: The Governing Framework of Islamic Economics</strong>” on (28 – 29 February 2024) – (18 – 19 Shaaban 1445) corresponding to (Wednesday – Thursday) in University of Prince Mugrin in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which brought together an elite group of experts and specialists in the fields of economics, finance, and investment.<br><strong>Dr. Beshir Moafaq, Professor at the College of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies, Qatar University</strong>, presented the opening ceremony of AlBaraka Symposium 44 titled “Maqasid of Shari’ah: The Governing Framework of Islamic Economics”, he started by welcoming <strong>His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Madinah region</strong>, and the honorable guests, leading for the beginning of the ceremony.<br>The ceremony kicked off with a royal salute, followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by <strong>Sheikh. Yousef Muhammad Ayoub</strong>. <strong>H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Saleh Kamel, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy</strong>, delivered an opening speech. He reflected on the history of AlBaraka Symposium, which was established 44 years ago by the late businessman Saleh Kamel, may God bless his soul. H.E. Mr. Abdullah Kamel highlighted the importance of the 44th edition of AlBaraka symposium in light of economic changes that necessitate the activation of Maqasid aspects. He emphasized the need to explore various macroeconomic Maqasid of the Islamic economy, rooted in Islamic Shariah, that align with modern economic goals such as reconstruction, security, empowerment, balance, justice, and sustainability.<br><br></p>