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The Mal Show

Mal.ai
Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence
Sharia Compliance
Small and Medium Enterprises
United Arab Emirates
Stake
Careem
Financial Wellness
Real Estate
Mal
Islamic Finance
Bitcoin
Coinmena
Dubai
Mortgage Finder
Proptech
Islam
Private Credit
Flash
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Mal Show is a conversation-driven podcast about money and the human condition.Hosted by ADNOC CFO Youssef Salem — The show brings together founders, investors, operators, policymakers, and thinkers to examine what really happens inside finance, entrepreneurship, and capital allocation.Each conversation explores how money moves through modern systems, how capital is raised and deployed, and ho... more

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- Real estate has long been considered one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. But for most people, investing in property feels out of reach — requiring large amounts of capital, long-term commitments, and access to opportunities that are ofte... more

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What does financial freedom actually look like — and how do you get there?

In this episode of The Mal Show, Youssef sits down with Sherine Kabesh, founder of Flash, Egypt's leading financial wellness platform and Ex - Uber. Shireen brings rare hones... more

In this episode of The MAL Show, we sit down with Dr. Vishnu Katara — GM of SMEs at MAL, investor, operator, and former finance leader at companies like Flipkart, Noon, and Ola — to explore how AI, ethical finance, and SME banking could completely re... more

In this episode of The MAL Show, we explore the world of private credit, SME financing, and alternative investments in the Middle East.

Why are startups and SMEs still massively underserved by traditional banks in MENA? Why does the region allocate ... more

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Recent Guests

Rami Tabara
Co-founder and CEO of Stake
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Episode: Why Women Make Better Financial Decisions? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Rami Tabbara
Shireen Kabesh
Founder of Flash, fintech entrepreneur
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Episode: Why Most People Stay Broke? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Sherine Kabesh
Dr. Vishnu Katara
GM of SMEs at Mal; investor and former finance leader at Noon, Flipkart, Ola
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Episode: The SME Paradox No One Is Fixing! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Dr. Vishnu Katara
Omar Alyawer
Co-founder and CEO of Capital Formation at Ruya Partners
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Episode: Private Credit Want Small Businesses to Win! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Omar Al Yawer
Angel Wesley
Chief Legal Officer at Mal, legal executive with Harvard Law background
Mal
Episode: People Are Tired of Unethical Banking | The Mal Show (Podcast) With Dr. Angel Wesley
Roy Casagranda
Academic lecturer and historical/political economy thinker
Episode: Why Civilizations Fall? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Dr. Roy Casagranza
Dalia El-Mohamady
CFO at Sawari Ventures
Sawari Ventures
Episode: The Hidden Rules of VC | The Mal Show (podcast) with Dalia El mohamady CFO at Sawari Ventures
Mohamad Kaswani
Former MD of Mortgage Finder, Property Finder Group
Mortgage Finder / Property Finder
Episode: Mortgage Secrets You Need to Know | The Mal Show (podcast) with Mohamad Kaswani
Talal Tabbaa
CEO of CoinMENA, cryptocurrency exchange
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Episode: How People Actually Make Money in Crypto | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Talal Tabbaa

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Youssef Salem
Host of The Mal Show

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Apple Podcasts
#159
United Arab Emirates/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#189
Saudi Arabia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Arab Emirates/Business
Apple Podcasts
#20
Saudi Arabia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#101
Israel/Business
Apple Podcasts
#212
Denmark/Business

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Why Most People Stay Broke? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Sherine Kabesh
Q: What practical step should someone take today toward financial wellness?
Begin with a simple expense diary, set a budget for necessities, and gradually build a savings plan, reassessing and adjusting monthly until it becomes a habit.
Why Most People Stay Broke? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Sherine Kabesh
Q: How do you think about achieving financial freedom?
Freedom comes from diversified assets and passive or low-effort income streams, while maintaining a plan to adapt and reallocate resources as life evolves, without becoming dependent on constant work.
Why Most People Stay Broke? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Sherine Kabesh
Q: What is financial wellness for you?
It encompasses knowing your net worth, tracking expenses, planning short- and mid-term savings, and making intentional choices about spending and investments to reduce surprises and build a healthier financial foundation.
Private Credit Want Small Businesses to Win! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Omar Al Yawer
Q: What makes Ruya Partners different from Western private credit firms?
We do bilateral lending with full private-equity-style due diligence, sophisticated covenants, 100% share pledges, and long-term alignment of interests. We avoid competitive bidding against other lenders and focus on partnership, not quick credit committee approvals, while maintaining a Sharia-compliant framework.
Private Credit Want Small Businesses to Win! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Omar Al Yawer
Q: How do you assess a venture-debt candidate in this market?
We look for a credible cap table, equity backing, round C status, minimal debt, a strong founder, and reputational risk. We engage in extended due diligence (1-1.5 months) to ensure alignment and prevent future stress on the borrower or lender.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mal Show

What is The Mal Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on money, ethics, and the human side of finance, often weaving together entrepreneurship, investment, policy, and Islamic finance in practical, real-world terms. Episodes frequently explore how capital moves, how products and services are built in regulated and emerging markets, and how values—like ethics, governance, and faith—shape financial decisions. Notable throughlines include the tension between rapid growth and responsible capital, the role of Sharia-compliant finance in modern fintech, and the long view on regional ecosystems, regulation, and infrastructure. The format favors candid, story-driven conversations with founders, investors, and operators who have navigated complex markets, making it useful for listener... more

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1. Rami Tabara
2. Shireen Kabesh
3. Dr. Vishnu Katara
4. Omar Alyawer
5. Angel Wesley
6. Roy Casagranda
7. Dalia El-Mohamady
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