Majlis & Markets
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Episodes
89 episodes
Hormuz Blockade: The Gulf Reset? | Ep 88 ft. Issam Al-Tawari
Is the GCC facing a structural point of no return? With the Hormuz Blockade effectively "locking in" the region's economy, the old rules of Gulf growth are being rewritten. In Episode 88 of Majlis & Markets,
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Iran War 2026: Who Rules the Economy? | Bijan Khajehpour (Ep 87)
Is the Iranian state effectively in receivership? As the 2026 conflict intensifies and the IRGC maintains its "toll booth" blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, the question of who actually holds the economic lever has never be...
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Iran War & The Global Market Reset (ft. Hasnain Malik) Ep 86
The old world order is dead. As the Iran-Israel conflict reaches a point of no return, we aren’t just looking at a news cycle—we are witnessing a permanent Global Reset of the financial and geopolitical map.In this briefing...
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Ep 85: Is Saudi Arabia Taking Over World Football? 🇸🇦 (ft. Kristian Ulrichsen)
Saudi Arabia is no longer just a spectator in global sports—it’s becoming the epicenter. From the "Ronaldo effect" to the 2034 World Cup, is the Public Investment Fund (PIF)’s $trillion strategy actually working?In this epi...
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Ep 84: The Secret to Building Muslim Wealth - Ibrahim Khan (IFG)
Why is there still a massive gap between the wealth in the Muslim community and the financial products available?In Episode 84 of Majlis & Markets, Hassan Jivraj is joined by Ibrahim Khan, co-founder of
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Tunisia: Africa’s Hidden VC Gem 🇹🇳 ft. Oussama Messaoud | Ep. 83
Is Tunisia the most undervalued tech hub in Africa? While the global spotlight often falls on the "Big Four" (Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa), Tunisia is quietly building a powerhouse ecosystem rooted in a unique culture of resilience....
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$62 Trillion in One Room: Insights from ADFW 2025
Is the global financial axis permanently shifting? At
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Is Islamic Finance Broken? (ft. Khalid Howladar) | Ep. 82
Can a $6 trillion industry survive its own stagnation? In Episode 82 of Majlis & Markets, we confront the "elephant in the room": why Islamic finance is standing still despite massive global asset growth. We are joined by in...
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🎙️ Episode 81: 🇵🇰 Can Islamic Finance Fix Pakistan’s Economy?
Pakistan is moving towards an interest-free Islamic financial system, but can Islamic finance really fix economic challenges or are public expectations misplaced?In Episode 81 of Majlis & Markets,
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🎙️ Episode 80: Why Islamic Finance Is Losing Its Purpose
Islamic finance is now a multi-trillion-dollar global industry. But has it drifted away from what it was originally designed to achieve?In Episode 80 of Majlis & Markets, Hassan Jivraj is joined by Harris Irfan, CEO and Co-fou...
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🎙️ Ep. 79 | Sequoia Takes Muslim Money. So Why the Silence?
Sequoia Capital, Islamophobia, and the limits of Muslim capital in global markets.In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we examine the controversy surrounding Sequoia Capital following public comments by Shaun Maguire, the firm’s resp...
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🎙️ EP.78 – Iraq’s Economy: Progress or Pressure? 🇮🇶
Is Iraq’s economy truly progressing or is new pressure starting to build?In this episode, economist and strategist Ahmed Maan Tabaqchali breaks down the real state of Iraq’s economy, covering stability since 2019, the Iraqi dinar,...
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🎙️ EP. 77 —Inside GCC Boards: Governance & Investor Relations
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Lisa Gulesserian and John Gollifer from the
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🎙️ EP. 76—Inside the Gulf Property Boom
Why is Dubai still booming while global real estate slows? And is Saudi Arabia’s transformation—from home ownership to hospitality—actually sustainable?In this episode, we speak once again with Faisal Durrani, Partner & Head of Resea...
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🎙️ 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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