Majlis & Markets
Hassan Jivraj
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We bring you insightful conversations with leaders in Islamic and global markets. 🌐💬
Join us as we explore the landscape of Islamic finance, delve into Middle Eastern and global financial markets as well as enter the realms of venture capital and much more!
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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,…
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…
$62 Trillion in One Room: Insights from ADFW 2025
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
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?
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
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?
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? 🇮🇶
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
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…
🎙️ 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…
🎙️ 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 transformation reshaping GCC bonds and sukuk.From Saudi…
🎙️ 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 country’s efforts…
🎙️ EP. 73 — How Saudi Arabia Is Betting on AI
In this episode, Hassan Jivraj speaks with George Huang, CEO of SenseTime MEA and a key player in Saudi Arabia’s AI ecosystem.They discuss George’s journey into AI, the role of SenseTime in the…
🎙️ 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 unique, and what…
🎙️ 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,…
🎙️ 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 the Gulf.We…
🎙️ 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 Uzbekistan.Since launching market reforms in 2017, Uzbekistan has…
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…
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 impact of 9/11 on his…
Episode 66-Trade War 2.0? BRICS on the Brink in 2H25
In this episode, we speak with geo-economics analyst Rachel Ziemba about trade policy shifts, BRICS fractures, China’s trade outlook, de-dollarization, and what investors should watch in the second…
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