Hosted by Hassan Jivraj · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 96 episodes
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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
Hassan Jivraj hosts Majlis & Markets, a business show with 96 episodes published.
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 res
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 Ventur
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 Shar
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
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
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;
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
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 Al-Taw
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 neve
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 brie
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 th
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 Financ
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 uniqu
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. Hoste
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
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 IFAA
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 an
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, t
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 I
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 developing across the GCC
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