Sheikh Mohamed Issa

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Sheikh Mohamed Issa is a key figure in the establishment of the Sukuk financing mechanism in Zanzibar, serving as the Executive Chairman of Yusra Sukuk Co Ltd. He is responsible for ensuring that the Sukuk complies with Sharia principles and aims to provide a platform for investments in development projects.

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Sheikh Mohamed Issa is the lead consultant for Uganda's inaugural sovereign Sukuk.

Uganda’s sovereign Sukuk gains vital liquidity status ahead of launch

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·

Tanzania· 2026-06-02

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Patrick Ocailap

Sheikh Mohamed Issa is a certified Sukuk professional.

Why Tanzania Mainland doesn’t tap into sovereign Sukuk

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·

Tanzania· 2026-05-28

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Samia Suluhu Hassan

Sheikh Mohamed Issa said that significant gaps remain, particularly in capital markets.

Tanzania to enact first Islamic finance law as Sukuk market gains global attention

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·

Tanzania· 2025-11-13

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Emmanuel Tutuba

Sheikh Mohamed Issa, CEO of Yusra Sukuk Co. Ltd., confirmed that the funds raised through the Sukuk will be allocated directly to these strategic projects.

How Sh1.115 trillion Islamic bonds will fund 12 key Zanzibar projects

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·

Tanzania· 2025-03-08

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