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Majlis & Markets

Hosted by Hassan Jivraj · business · EN-GB

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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. Hit subscribe to join the conversation in the Majlis! Connect With Us LinkedIn: Follow Majlis & Markets (https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcF) Instagram: <a href="https://www.in

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What is Majlis & Markets about?

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.

Who hosts Majlis & Markets?

Majlis & Markets is hosted by Hassan Jivraj. The show has published 97 episodes to date.

What has Majlis & Markets covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 96. The Problem With Sustainable Sukuk | Maya Marissa Malek" (5 July 2026, 53 minutes), "Ep 95. Halal Investing in the AI Age | Mujtaba Khalid" (9 June 2026, 58 minutes), and "Ep 94. MENA VC: Cashed Up but Cautious? | Hasan Haider" (31 May 2026, 38 minutes).

How often does Majlis & Markets publish?

Majlis & Markets publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 97 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Majlis & Markets?

Booking probability for Majlis & Markets is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Majlis & Markets requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Majlis & Markets's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Majlis & Markets?

The strongest fits for Majlis & Markets are Investing & Wealth Management and Investment Banking & Trading. Majlis & Markets has a business audience.

About the host

Hassan Jivraj hosts Majlis & Markets, a business podcast with 97 episodes published.

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  • Majlis & Markets

    Ep. 96. The Problem With Sustainable Sukuk | Maya Marissa Malek

    Jul 5, 202653 min

    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...

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

    Jun 9, 202658 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...

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

    May 31, 202638 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...

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

    May 18, 20261 hour

    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...

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

    May 7, 202642 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...

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

    Apr 30, 202650 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...

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

    Apr 25, 202654 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...

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

    Apr 21, 20261h 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 IFCAB) to deconstruct...

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

    Apr 14, 202649 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...

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

    Apr 6, 20261h 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 economic lever has...

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

    Mar 27, 202658 min

    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 geopolitical map. In this...

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

    Mar 9, 202646 min

    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 actually working? In...

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

    Feb 20, 202659 min

    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 , co-founder of Islamic...

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

    Feb 9, 202646 min

    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 ecosystem rooted in a...

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    $62 Trillion in One Room: Insights from ADFW 2025

    Jan 19, 202620 min

    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 that question...

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

    Jan 16, 20261h 2m

    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 asset growth. We are joined...

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

    Jan 1, 20261 hour

    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 & Markets, Farrukh Raza from...

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    🎙️ Episode 80: Why Islamic Finance Is Losing Its Purpose

    Dec 23, 202550 min

    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 by Harris Irfan , CEO...

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

    Dec 16, 202551 min

    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 comments by Shaun Maguire...

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

    Dec 1, 20251h 2m

    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 stability since 2019, the...

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