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Majlis & Markets

Hassan Jivraj
Islamic Finance
Sukuk
Saudi Arabia
Iran
GCC IPO Surge
AAOIFI
Syria
Gold
Government Initiatives
Fintech
Grant Thornton UAE
Corporate Governance
UAE
The Syria Report
Economic Diversification
GCC
Family Conglomerates
Sharia Standards 59
Sharia Standards 62
Iraq

Welcome to Majlis & Markets, the podcast showcasing the Global Islamic Economy through storytelling and insightful conversations. 🌐💬

Join us as we explore the intersection of culture, capital and commerce. We sit down with industry leaders, founders and investors to break down the trends shaping Islamic finance and global markets.

What we explore:

Islamic Finance: The ethics, products and str... more

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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 ... more

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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 ad... more

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, Fo... more

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... more

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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... more

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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 shiftin... more

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 "knowled... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Mujtaba Khalid
Founder of Bagh-e; advocate of Maqasid al-Sharia in Islamic investing
Bagh-e / Maqasid platform
Episode: Ep 95. Halal Investing in the AI Age | Mujtaba Khalid
Hasan Haider
VC/Investor active in the MENA region with Plus.VC focus
Plus.VC
Episode: Ep 94. MENA VC: Cashed Up but Cautious? | Hasan Haider
Sharif Eid
Guest expert on private credit and GCC markets
Amwal Capital Partners
Episode: Ep 93. Private Credit: Bubble or GCC Boom? | Sharif Eid
Angus Blair
Angus Blair, experienced investor and former advisor with focus on emerging markets
Independent investor / former investment professional
Episode: Ep 92. Iran War: Egypt’s Breaking Point? | Angus Blair
Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu
Head of Turkey Office at Trans Research and Advisory
Trans Research and Advisory
Episode: Ep 91. Istanbul: The New Safe Haven? | Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu
Jameel Amir
Founder of Tajarib; Iraqi entrepreneur and podcast host
Tajarib
Episode: Ep. 90 | Building the "Bloomberg of Iraq" with Jameel Amir
Najib Al Aswad
Islamic Finance expert and founder involved in capacity-building and advisory work
Islamic Finance Capacity and Advisory Bureau (IFCAB) / Durham University background in Islamic finance
Episode: Can Islamic Finance Rebuild Syria's Economy ?| Ep 89 ft. Najib Al Aswad
Issam Al-Tawari
Guest on the podcast, discussed as a key interviewee for market and policy insights
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: Hormuz Blockade: The Gulf Reset? | Ep 88 ft. Issam Al-Tawari
Bijan Khajehpour
Iranian economist and author focused on Iran's economy and energy geopolitics
Independent economist, West Asia research
Episode: Iran War 2026: Who Rules the Economy? | Bijan Khajehpour (Ep 87)

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Host of Majlis & Markets

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 95. Halal Investing in the AI Age | Mujtaba Khalid
Q: What do you see as the main challenges in getting non-Muslim and non-traditional audiences into Islamic finance?
The key is reframing beyond religious labels to emphasize ethics, social good, and maqasid; we need to show how halal investing protects wealth and health while providing tangible social benefits, and to develop user-friendly tools that reduce cost and complexity.
Ep 95. Halal Investing in the AI Age | Mujtaba Khalid
Q: Mujtaba, could you tell us like what you're up to nowadays since you left the BIBF?
I started Bagh-e at Harvard Innovation Labs, focusing on financial inclusion for smallholder farmers, using AI-driven credit linked to geolocation, soil/water data, and partnerships with Syngenta and Cargill to fund and buy back produce through Musharaka-style sharing.
Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?
Q: How do you view exits for regional startups—IPOs vs. acquisitions vs. consolidation?
exits in the region are often through strategic acquisitions and consolidation, with IPOs providing optionality; there is a trend toward more regional exits that align with global market dynamics.
Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?
Q: What are the biggest challenges for founders in FinTech in the region?
Talent acquisition remains a major challenge, along with access to capital at early stages; markets are capital-scarce compared to the US, so funding strategies and cross-border partnerships are crucial.
Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?
Q: What regions or countries currently offer the biggest opportunities for a VC investor in the MENA region?
The UAE and Saudi are particularly attractive due to the quality of pipeline, with other markets like Egypt showing strong potential as well; opportunities exist across sectors, especially where regulatory environments are supportive and there is scaling potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Majlis & Markets

What is Majlis & Markets about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program concentrates on the Global Islamic Economy, pairing industry leadership, founders, and investors in conversations that illuminate Islamic finance, global markets, and venture funding with a Shariah lens. Episodes frequently tackle macro regional dynamics in the Gulf and wider Middle East, the evolution of Islamic financial instruments, and the role of technology in scaling compliant finance. A notable pattern is the integration of geopolitical risk with financial strategy—exploring how sanctions, oil, sovereign wealth funds, and regional policy shapes investment and growth. The show also highlights ambitious startup ecosystems and policy reforms, such as startup legislation and digital payments, that could unlock financial incl... more

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2. Hasan Haider
3. Sharif Eid
4. Angus Blair
5. Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu
6. Jameel Amir
7. Najib Al Aswad
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