Majlis & Markets
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Episodes
71 episodes
🎙️ 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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Episode 52-Profit with Purpose: Halal Investing
Monem Salam, Director and Portfolio Manager at Saturna Capital. With years of experience in Islamic investing, he’s been is ...
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Episode 51-The Venture Shift: MENA’s Next Big Moves
In our 51st episode, we’re joined by Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, the leading start-up data platform for emerging venture markets. <...
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Episode 50: Tackling Liquidity in Islamic Finance
In our 50th episode, we spoke to Mohamad Safri, CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM).With nearly ...
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Episode 49-Setting the Standard: AAOIFI's Impact on Islamic Finance
In this exclusive episode, we’re joined by Omar Ansari, Secretary General of Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial...
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Episode 48-The Alt Shift: The Rise of Alternative Assets
Alternative assets like gold, cryptocurrency, and private credit have gained momentum in recent years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war, and uncertainty around interest rates. These investments have become key as investors seek ...
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Episode 47-Islamic Finance Decoded: Growth and Gaps
This year, Islamic finance has made significant strides, with sukuk issuances reaching record highs and the market expanding into green and sustainable finance. With the industry on track to hit $6 trillion by 2027, its growth is undeniable.
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