• A new takaful solution developed to support wealth protection, family legacy planning, and the transfer of wealth between generations.
• This new step comes as part of Manulife's growing commitment to the region, including the opening of its new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
• The new integrated solution is based on Manulife's global expertise in serving high-net-worth individuals in Bermuda, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai.

Dubai, UAE - Manulife today announced the launch of Manulife Maseera Indexed Takaful, an integrated wealth protection and legacy planning solution developed in response to the growing and increasingly complex needs of wealthy families and business owners in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region.

With the growing international presence of wealthy families, high-net-worth individuals are placing increasing importance on protecting their assets, ensuring business continuity, and planning for efficient intergenerational wealth transfer. The growth of cross-border assets, the evolution of family structures, and the increasing need for legacy planning and intergenerational wealth transfer are all contributing to the demand for integrated solutions that combine protection, wealth growth, and legacy planning within a single framework .

Building on Manulife’s Global High-Net-Worth platform, Manulife MMIT Takaful was developed to meet the evolving needs of affluent families seeking a more integrated approach to wealth management and planning. Developed over two years with the participation of global experts and Sharia specialists, the solution leverages Manulife’s global financial standing and established governance frameworks. It is designed to support long-term wealth preservation, promote the sustainability of family legacies, and facilitate the transfer of wealth between generations .

It is worth noting that Manulife has been supporting high-net-worth individuals in the region since 2012, and has strengthened its regional presence by opening its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in 2025. This move underscores its long-term commitment to the UAE and solidifies its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs . The DIFC office plays a strategic role by connecting Manulife’s global platform serving high-net-worth individuals across Bermuda, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE, enhancing the company’s ability to serve families with an international presence and respond to the evolving needs of wealth planning across the region .

In this context, Bonnie Keogh, CEO of Manulife, a global platform serving wealthy individuals, said: “We are witnessing a growing demand for Sharia-compliant wealth planning solutions across the region, as wealthy families increasingly focus on planning for the transfer of wealth, the sustainability of family legacies, and the preservation of wealth for the long term.”

She added: “Although the region has a strong and sophisticated market for takaful solutions, there is still a need for more sophisticated solutions that meet the growing needs of high-net-worth families in the areas of protection, liquidity and legacy planning. The Manulife Masira Takaful ( MMIT ) solution was developed in response to these changing needs, through an integrated and Sharia-compliant framework that combines protection, wealth growth and access to liquidity and legacy planning.”

Manulife’s MMIT Takaful Message includes a suite of features designed to support long-term wealth planning, including access to liquidity, access to growth opportunities associated with the S&P 500 Shariah-compliant index, and the option to name beneficiaries of the gift to facilitate asset transfers in accordance with Shariah principles. The solution is subject to independent Shariah oversight, reflecting Manulife’s commitment to developing advanced wealth transfer planning solutions that meet the needs of high-net-worth families .

With a proven track record of nearly 140 years in the insurance industry, strong underwriting capabilities, and extensive experience serving high-net-worth individuals and ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide, Manulife combines financial strength, global reach, and specialized wealth planning expertise. Manulife has also been recognized by Euromoney magazine as the best provider of wealth management insurance services in Asia, reflecting its commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of high-net-worth clients and their families .

Manulife serves more than 37 million customers worldwide, manages assets worth approximately US$1.24 trillion, and operates in 25 global markets .

Manulife Masira Takaful ( MMIT ) is available exclusively to eligible customers who meet the applicable eligibility, regulatory and underwriting requirements .

About Manulife

Manulife Financial is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Striving to be the first choice for its clients, the company operates under the Manulife name in Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advisory, insurance, and healthcare solutions to individuals, groups, and corporations . Through its Wealth and Asset Management unit, Manulife offers global investment solutions, financial advisory services, and retirement solutions to individuals, institutions, and pension plan participants worldwide . As of the end of 2025, the company had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving more than 37 million clients across 25 markets globally . Manulife Financial shares are traded under the symbol MFC on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine Stock Exchanges, and under the symbol 945 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Not all products and services may be available in all markets or jurisdictions .

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