Podcast Episodes

Episode 60-Has Islamic Finance Lost Its Way?

In our 60th episode, we spoke to Ryan Calder.

Ryan is an assistant professor of sociology and director of the Program in Islamic Studies at Johns Hopk…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 59-Is Journalism Broken? Moniify, Media Shifts and the Road Ahead

In our 59th episode, we spoke to Paromita Dey.

She is a wealth management journalist with over 14 years of experience covering private banking, asset …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 58-Fund Focus: The GCC Investment Boom

In this episode, we’re joined by Dounia Mansour, a Dubai-based partner at King & Spalding.

She advises on setting up a wide range of investment funds—…

1 year ago

Episode 57-Counting the cost: Inside Syria's economy

December 8 2024  will forever be a turning point in Syria’s modern history. 

The fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime brings new risks, challenges, and op…

1 year, 1 month ago

Episode 56-Gulf Currents: Bahrain in a Changing Gulf

Bahrain’s economy is often overshadowed by its larger Gulf neighbours, but it plays a crucial role in the region’s financial landscape

In episode 56, …

1 year, 1 month ago

Episode 55-Decrypting MENA’s Crypto Surge

In episode 55, we’re joined by Alex Chehade, a finance and crypto veteran with over two decades of experience. 

His experience includes market-making …

1 year, 1 month ago

Episode 54-The Gold Standard: Power, Policy & Markets

In our 54th episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naylor, Head of Middle East and Public Policy at the World Gold Council. We discuss gold’s role in global…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 53-Saudi Unscripted: Content, Change & Growth

In our 53rd episode, we're joined by Yasmin AlKhowaiter, host of The Majlis, a podcast where she talks to global thought leaders about Saudi Arabia’s…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 52-Profit with Purpose: Halal Investing

Monem Salam, Director and Portfolio Manager at Saturna Capital. With years of experience in Islamic investing, he’s been is a leading voice in the in…

1 year, 2 months ago

Episode 51-The Venture Shift: MENA’s Next Big Moves

In our 51st episode, we’re joined by Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, the leading start-up data platform for emerging venture markets. 

In …

1 year, 2 months ago