Podcast Episodes
Back to Search🎙️ 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 …
8 months ago
🎙️ 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 lau…
8 months, 1 week ago
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 f…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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-u…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
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-dollarizatio…
9 months ago
Episode 65 – What’s Really Holding Islamic Finance Back?
Why does Islamic finance still struggle with standardisation, accessibility, and product credibility?
In this episode, we speak with Ijlal Alvi, CEO o…
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 64-Boom, Bubble or Hedge? Making Sense of Alts
In episode 64, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Lemand, Co-Founder & CEO of NeoVision Wealth Management and a prominent voice in global finance.
They dive int…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 63-Is MENA the Next Silicon Valley?
In this episode, we spoke to Said Murad, a Dubai-based Senior Partner at Global Ventures.
The conversation explores the growth of the MENA startup eco…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 62-Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact
🎙 Episode 62 – Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact
We welcome back Reza Zain Jaufeerally to explore why Islamic finance is falling short on clim…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 61-What Do Shariah Scholars Do?
In our 61st episode, we spoke to Datuk Prof. Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin.
He is a Professor at INCEIF University and a globally respected Shariah scholar.…
10 months, 2 weeks ago