Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 30- Inside the Gulf bonds bonanza
According to Fitch, the GCC debt capital market has soared to nearly $1 trillion. In 1H24, GCC primary debt issuance reached $75.5bn compared to $54.…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 29-Exploring the GCC Private Credit Boom
According to the IMF, private credit assets grew to $2.1 trillion globally in 2023. With banks less willing to lend to riskier firms in the US and Eu…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 28-MENA VC Insights: Saudi surge and regional trends
The Middle East, Pakistan and Turkey secured $665 million in funding in the first half of 2024, equating to an 18% drop from last year, according to …
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 27-Profit Over Principles? The Ethical Dilemma in Islamic Finance
The modern Islamic finance industry has grown since the 1970s into a $5 trillion industry. Critics argue that despite its ethical roots, it often pri…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 26-Central Asia's Fintech Revolution
Despite a young, tech-savvy, and predominantly Muslim population, Islamic finance in Central Asia remains small and underdeveloped. The region's fina…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 25-Qatar's Next Play: From the World Cup to Future Growth
Following the successful 2022 World Cup, Qatar is now focusing on diversifying its economy beyond hydrocarbons.
In our 25th episode, we spoke to Akber…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 24-Bricks and Bytes: Iraq's Real Estate Tech Boom
Real estate is becoming a major sector in Iraq's economy. According to Statista, a Germany-based market research and data company, it's the fourth la…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 23-Islamic Fintech: Navigating the Landscape and Challenges
Over the past decade, digitalisation and technology have transformed financial services, including payments and interactions between customers and bu…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 22-Redefining Islamic Finance: The Tech Disruption
Emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain are rapidly growing in financial services, including Islamic finance. These technologies pro…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 21-Gulf investment boom: Inside the rise of private capital
In recent years, private capital and institutional finance in the Gulf have surged, with investors venturing into infrastructure and emerging areas l…
1 year, 10 months ago