KSA · UAE · EU — Compliant
Where Shariah
Meets Crypto
Compliance
Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated Shariah-crypto compliance consultancy. We bridge the gap between Islamic finance principles and digital asset regulation across VARA, SAMA, CMA and beyond — so your business can grow with confidence and legitimacy.
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—The Gap We Close
The problem the GCC market has not solved
As crypto regulation tightens across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the Gulf, a critical gap has emerged: institutions need both regulatory compliance and Shariah certification — and almost no one provides both.
No Sharia documentation on crypto portfolios
The majority of VARA-licensed firms and Islamic funds holding digital assets have zero formal Sharia compliance documentation. This creates legal exposure and reputational risk in the GCC market where Islamic finance is non-negotiable.
MiCA and VARA compliance without Islamic context
Western compliance frameworks ignore Islamic finance principles entirely. GCC institutions need advisors who understand both regulatory worlds — EU MiCA, UAE VARA, and KSA SAMA/CMA — through an Islamic finance lens.
Saudi Arabia's market is opening — without preparation
Saudi Arabia announced regulated stablecoins under SAMA/CMA in late 2025. Firms that haven’t started compliance groundwork now will face a scramble when licensing opens. First-movers win the Saudi market.
Supply of halal crypto advisory is far below demand
Demand for Shariah-compliant crypto products is confirmed to exceed supply. 85% of Gen Z Muslims want Islamic banking digital tools. The advisory infrastructure to serve this demand simply does not exist at scale.
—What We Deliver
Six services that close the gap
Each service is designed to solve a specific, verified pain point for Islamic finance institutions, GCC crypto firms, and businesses navigating the VARA-to-Saudi regulatory bridge.
Shariah Crypto Compliance Retainer
Monthly ongoing advisory for crypto funds, exchanges, and Islamic banks. We provide Sharia screening reports, token assessments, and compliance memos on a retainer basis — your ongoing Islamic compliance desk.
VARA & SAMA Regulatory Readiness
We prepare your AML/CFT framework, KYC policies, and compliance documentation for VARA licensing in UAE and position you for SAMA/CMA licensing in Saudi Arabia ahead of the regulated stablecoin rollout
MiCA EU Bridge for GCC Firms
For GCC crypto firms seeking EU market access, we provide MiCA readiness assessments, regulatory roadmaps, and compliance structuring from our Portugal base — your bridge between Gulf and European digital asset regulation.
Halal Token & Smart Contract Audit
We assess digital assets, DeFi protocols, and tokenized products against AAOIFI Shariah standards — screening for Riba, Gharar, and Maysir — with documentation for investor disclosure and regulatory submission.
Islamic Finance Crypto Strategy
For Islamic banks, Sukuk issuers, and family offices exploring digital assets: we design compliant entry strategies including tokenized Sukuk structures, halal staking frameworks, and Sharia-compliant DeFi product design.
Compliance Training & Institutional Advisory
Board-level workshops, compliance team training, and institutional advisory for Islamic finance institutions entering crypto. Delivered in Arabic and English across GCC, Turkey, Hungary, and Egypt.
— Live Example
What a Qistas compliance check looks like
Every retainer client receives a monthly compliance memo structured around our proprietary Shariah screening framework — covering token economics, transaction mechanics, and regulatory alignment across VARA, SAMA, and AAOIFI standards.
Qistas Shariah Scan — Sample Output
Riba (interest) structures
Gharar (uncertainty)
Maysir (speculation)
Haram asset exposure
VARA compliance status
AAOIFI standard fit
Token economics review
Overall: Conditionally Compliant — 2 items require advisory
— Our Process
How we take you from exposure to compliance
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Discovery Call
Free 30-min consultation to map your exposure and regulatory gaps
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Shariah Assessment
Full audit of your products, contracts, and asset structures against AAOIFI
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Compliance Roadmap
Jurisdiction-specific plan covering VARA, SAMA/CMA, and EU MiCA pathways
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Documentation & Filing
AML/CFT policies, Sharia memos, regulatory submissions, and scholar certification
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Ongoing Retainer
Monthly compliance monitoring, regulatory update alerts, and advisory support
— Why Qistas
The intersection no one else occupies
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Countries of active network — UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Hungary, Portugal
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Regulatory base in Portugal — inside MiCA jurisdiction — bridging Gulf to Europe
Compliance + Crypto + Islamic Finance
Three disciplines rarely held by one team. Our founder combines legal compliance background, crypto regulatory expertise, and Islamic banking practice — a combination that exists almost nowhere in the advisory market.
Islamic media and institutional credibility
Experience with Huda TV, Iqraa TV, and Islamic banking means we communicate with Islamic institutions in their language — culturally and literally. We deliver in Arabic and English across GCC and beyond.
Pre-positioned for Saudi Arabia
We are building the compliance infrastructure now — before Saudi Arabia’s regulated stablecoin market opens. Our clients will be first-movers, not latecomers scrambling for licensing.
Trust-first, not cold outreach
We operate on warm referral networks built over years across GCC institutions, Islamic centers, and financial firms. Compliance is a trust product — our clients are relationships, not leads.
— The Founder
Built by someone who lives at this intersection
“I have spent years at the crossroads of Islamic finance, compliance, and crypto. Qistas exists because that crossroads has no map — and the GCC market desperately needs one.”
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Founder, Qistas Solutions
Compliance · Crypto · Islamic Finance · Portugal → GCC
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Compliance & legal background — AML/CFT, KYC, regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
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Cryptocurrency expertise — published research on Bitcoin regulation, VARA/MiCA advisory experience
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Islamic banking background — direct experience structuring Shariah-compliant financial products
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Huda TV & Iqraa TV — Islamic media credibility and deep institutional trust across the Muslim world
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Active networks in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Hungary — compliance is a trust product; we have the trust
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EU base in Portugal — inside MiCA jurisdiction, bridging GCC clients to European regulatory access
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Influencer network in Egypt & Islamic centers internationally — distribution and credibility built into the practice
— Start Today
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