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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 strategies driving the sector.
  • Global Markets: Financial and macro trends across the Middle East and beyond.
  • Venture Capital: The future of funding, innovation and Shariah-compliant start-ups.


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Ep 95. Halal Investing in the AI Age | Mujtaba Khalid

Jun 09, 2026 58m

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…

Ep 94. MENA VC: Cashed Up but Cautious? | Hasan Haider

May 31, 2026 38m

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…

Ep 93. Private Credit: Bubble or GCC Boom? | Sharif Eid

May 18, 2026 59m

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 &…

Ep 92. Iran War: Egypt’s Breaking Point? | Angus Blair

May 07, 2026 42m

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,…

Ep 91. Istanbul: The New Safe Haven? | Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu

Apr 30, 2026 50m

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…

Ep. 90 | Building the "Bloomberg of Iraq" with Jameel Amir

Apr 25, 2026 53m

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…

Can Islamic Finance Rebuild Syria's Economy ?| Ep 89 ft. Najib Al Aswad

Apr 21, 2026 1h 16m

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…

Hormuz Blockade: The Gulf Reset? | Ep 88 ft. Issam Al-Tawari

Apr 14, 2026 48m

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…

Iran War 2026: Who Rules the Economy? | Bijan Khajehpour (Ep 87)

Apr 06, 2026 1h 1m

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…

Iran War & The Global Market Reset (ft. Hasnain Malik) Ep 86

Mar 27, 2026 58m

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…

Ep 85: Is Saudi Arabia Taking Over World Football? 🇸🇦 (ft. Kristian Ulrichsen)

Mar 09, 2026 45m

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…

Ep 84: The Secret to Building Muslim Wealth - Ibrahim Khan (IFG)

Feb 20, 2026 59m

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,…

Tunisia: Africa’s Hidden VC Gem 🇹🇳 ft. Oussama Messaoud | Ep. 83

Feb 09, 2026 46m

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…

$62 Trillion in One Room: Insights from ADFW 2025

Jan 19, 2026 19m

Is the global financial axis permanently shifting? At Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, decision-makers representing $62 trillion in assets—equivalent to over 50% of global GDP—gathered to answer…

Is Islamic Finance Broken? (ft. Khalid Howladar) | Ep. 82

Jan 16, 2026 1h 1m

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…

🎙️ Episode 81: 🇵🇰 Can Islamic Finance Fix Pakistan’s Economy?

Jan 01, 2026 59m

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 &…

🎙️ Episode 80: Why Islamic Finance Is Losing Its Purpose

Dec 23, 2025 49m

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…

🎙️ Ep. 79 | Sequoia Takes Muslim Money. So Why the Silence?

Dec 16, 2025 51m

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…

🎙️ EP.78 – Iraq’s Economy: Progress or Pressure? 🇮🇶

Dec 01, 2025 1h 1m

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…

🎙️ EP. 77 —Inside GCC Boards: Governance & Investor Relations

Nov 20, 2025 49m

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Lisa Gulesserian and John Gollifer from the GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) to discuss how governance, board effectiveness and investor relations are…

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