Majlis & Markets
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Episodes
75 episodes
🎙️ EP. 75—What’s Next for GCC Bonds & Sukuk?
In our 75th episode, we’re joined once again by Abdul Kadir Hussain, Head of Fixed Income Asset Management at Arqaam Capital, to unpack the transfo...
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🎙️ EP. 74 — Is Kuwait Falling Behind the Gulf?
In this episode, we welcome back Issam Altawari to unpack Kuwait’s political and economic crossroads.We explore Kuwait’s unique political dynamics, the challenges of reform and the co...
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🎙️ EP. 73 — How Saudi Arabia Is Betting on AI
In this episode, Hassan Jivraj speaks with George Huang, CEO of SenseTime MEA and...
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🎙️ EP. 72 —Trump Cards: EM Debt, Tariffs & the Dollar
We’re joined once again by Beth Morrissey of Kleiman International Consultants to unpack Trump’s tariffs, dollar dominance, and the latest wave of EM debt restructurings. Why is EM u...
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🎙️ EP. 71 — What Nobody Tells You About Halal Investing
Are your stocks really halal? In this episode, we sit down with Saad Malik, co-founder of Zoya, to unpack the realities of halal investing. From stock screening and Shariah standards to Islamic ETFs, fintech, and the future o...
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🎙️ EP. 70 — Inside the Gulf’s Political Economy and Diversification
In this episode, we sit down with Robert Mogielnicki, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), to unpack the political and economic forces shaping...
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🎙️ EP. 69 — After Reform: Can Uzbekistan Keep Momentum?
In this episode, we reconnect with Odilbek Isakov, Managing Partner at Infrasia Capital and former Deputy Minister of Finance of ...
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Episode 68-What Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Really Doing in 2025?
Sovereign Wealth Funds are quietly reshaping global finance, deploying trillions, navigating geopolitical tensions, and investing across everything from oil and AI to ESG and infrastructure. But what are they really doing in 2025?<...
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Episode 67-The Islamic Economy: How to Build Global Muslim Brands
In this episode, we interview Rafi-uddin Shikoh, CEO and founder of DinarStandard, about his journey in the Islamic economy sector. We discuss Rafi-uddin's background, the impac...
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Episode 66-Trade War 2.0? BRICS on the Brink in 2H25
In this episode, we speak with geo-economics analyst Rachel Ziemba about trade policy shifts, BRICS fractures, China’s trade outlook, de-dollarization, and what investors should w...
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Episode 65 – What’s Really Holding Islamic Finance Back?
Why does Islamic finance still struggle with standardisation, accessibility, and product credibility?In this episode, we speak with Ijlal Alvi, CEO of International
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Episode 64-Boom, Bubble or Hedge? Making Sense of Alts
In episode 64, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Lemand, Co-Founder & CEO of NeoVision Wealth Management and a prominent voice in global finance.
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Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?
In this episode, we spoke to Said Murad, a Dubai-based Senior Partner at Global Ventures.The conversation explores the growth of the MENA startup e...
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Episode 62-Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact
🎙 Episode 62 – Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact We welcome back Reza Zain Jaufeerally to explore why Islamic finance is falling short on climate action, development go...
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Episode 61-What Do Shariah Scholars Do?
In our 61st episode, we spoke to Datuk Prof. Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin.He is a Professor at INCEIF University and a globally respected Shariah scholar. He was formerl...
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Episode 60-Has Islamic Finance Lost Its Way?
In our 60th episode, we spoke to Ryan Calder.Ryan is an assistant professor of sociology and director of the Progr...
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Ep 59-Is Journalism Broken? Moniify, Media Shifts and the Road Ahead
In our 59th episode, we spoke to Paromita Dey.She is a wealth management journalist with over 14 years of experience covering private banking, asset management, and investm...
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Episode 58-Fund Focus: The GCC Investment Boom
In this episode, we’re joined by Dounia Mansour, a Dubai-based partner at King & Spalding.She advises on setting up ...
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Episode 57-Counting the cost: Inside Syria's economy
December 8 2024 will forever be a turning point in Syria’s modern history. The fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime brings new risks, challenges, and opportunities. But how did we get here?In this episode, we break down Syr...
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Episode 56-Gulf Currents: Bahrain in a Changing Gulf
Bahrain’s economy is often overshadowed by its larger Gulf neighbours, but it plays a crucial role in the region’s financial landscapeIn episode 56, we spoke to Duncan Mayall<...
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Episode 55-Decrypting MENA’s Crypto Surge
In episode 55, we’re joined by Alex Chehade, a finance and crypto veteran with over two decades of experience. His experience includes market-making in traditional finance to l...
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Episode 54-The Gold Standard: Power, Policy & Markets
In our 54th episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naylor, Head of Middle East and Public Policy at the World Gold Council. We discuss gold’s role in global ma...
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Episode 53-Saudi Unscripted: Content, Change & Growth
In our 53rd episode, we're joined by Yasmin AlKhowaiter, host of The Majlis, a podcast where she talks to global thought leaders about Saudi Arabia’s ...
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