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Halal Fintech in Algeria: Sharia-Compliant Products in a 99% Muslim Market

Halal Fintech in Algeria: Sharia-Compliant Products in a 99% Muslim Market

ALGERIATECH Editorial
February 1, 2026

Algeria's financial sector has a paradox at its core. The country is 99% Muslim, with a substantial proportion of the population holding religious convictions that prohibit riba — the charging or payment of interest.

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