Why are major financial institutions struggling to scale sustainable Islamic finance? In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Maya Marissa Malek, CEO of Sābiq Advisory, to unpack the critical operational gaps, compliance tensions, and commercial realities shaping modern Shariah-compliant finance. We dive deep into the hard corporate finance mechanics that the industry often avoids, exploring: The Green Dilemma: The true potential of green Sukuk and regional net-zero agendas ...
Jul 5
53 min
The $6 trillion Islamic finance market faces an existential tension: it was built to champion equitable risk-sharing, yet it remains heavily dominated by rigid, rule-based legal screening. Can artificial intelligence resolve this bottleneck? Can advanced machine learning models move beyond basic compliance checklists to automate substantive, purpose-driven ethical screening? In this episode of Majlis & Markets, host Hassan Jivraj sits down with Mujtaba Khalid for an executive brie...
Jun 9
58 min
While global headlines fixate on macro volatility and regional tensions, the underlying data tells a completely different story for Gulf technology. In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Forbes Top Venture Capitalist Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at PlusVC, to unpack his contrarian investment thesis. Hasan lays out exactly how the GCC startup ecosystem, spearheaded by an unprecedented liquidity boom in Saudi Arabia, has structurally decoupled from broader regi...
May 31
38 min
Is the multi-billion dollar private credit market a global financial crisis in the making, or is the GCC region building a bulletproof alternative capital haven? In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Sharif Eid, Portfolio Manager at Amwal Capital Partners, for a comprehensive look at the realities of alternative lending, macro liquidity risks, and the massive capital migration toward the Middle East. 🔴 PART 1: THE GLOBAL PRIVATE CREDIT DEBATE (00:00 - 27:02) We bre...
May 18
59 min
As the 2026 Iran War escalates, the Middle East faces a defining moment of economic reckoning. While the world watches the missiles, the markets are watching the financial lifelines of Cairo, Beirut, and the Gulf. Expert Angus Blair (Signet Institute) returns to Majlis & Markets to discuss whether the regional economy has finally reached its breaking point. The instability of 2026 has created a $7 billion revenue void in the Suez Canal, but the ripples extend far beyond Egypt’s borders. W...
May 7
42 min
As regional volatility grows, is Turkey emerging as the ultimate refuge for global capital? In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we are joined by Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu to explore Turkey’s strategic positioning amidst the Iran conflict and shifting global market dynamics. We discuss how Ankara is blending "geonomics" and active diplomacy to secure its role as a resilient regional hub for investment and innovation. The Safe Haven Advantage: Turning regional uncertainty into a strate...
Apr 30
50 min
Is the "Bloomberg of Baghdad" finally a reality? 🇮🇶☕️ In Episode 90 of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Jameel Amir, the co-founder and host of the Tajarib podcast. Jameel is doing more than just creating content; he is architecting the "knowledge infrastructure" Iraq desperately needs. His mission? To build a high-trust, digital-first powerhouse that provides the institutional weight of Bloomberg or CNBC, curated specifically for the Iraqi economy. Jameel shares his journey from ...
Apr 25
53 min
Is Syria the $215 billion "clean slate" the global financial system needs? 🇸🇾🏗️ In Episode 89 of Majlis & Markets, Hassan Jivraj is joined by Shariah governance expert Najib Al Aswad (CEO of IFCAB) to deconstruct the roadmap for Syria’s economic rebirth. Following years of conflict and a 98% currency devaluation, we explore if Islamic finance can move beyond "halal stickers" to provide the essential financial plumbing for a nation in rebirth. In this episode, we discuss: 🏗️ The $215...
Apr 21
1 hr 16 min
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, Issam Al-Tawari re-joins us for a high-stakes briefing on the Gulf economic reset. We move beyond the headlines to analyse why the 2026 conflict is more than just a volatility shock—it is a fundamental devaluation of regional security and credit profiles. Key Briefing Points: The...
Apr 14
48 min
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 been more critical. Is President Pezeshkian’s administration a mere figurehead for the economy? In this episode, renowned strategist Bijan Khajehpour joins Majlis & Markets for an institutional autopsy of the Iranian state. We move past the headlines to deconstruct the "E...
Apr 6
1 hr 1 min
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