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Asset managers discuss strategies to grow and diversify Islamic investment offerings. Topics include ESG integration, ETF growth, and digital platforms that broaden institutional and retail participation. Discussion will also explore the role of Shariah-compliant alternative investments, including private capital, real assets, infrastructure and Sukuk funds, as managers seek to enhance diversification, scale and long-term performance. Moderator: Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins ...

Introduction: Stéphane Brown, airman and Co-founder, Association of Shariah Asset Management Moderator: Christiane El Habre, Chairperson, Marketing, Research and Publication Committee, Association of Shariah Asset Management Panelists: Dr Areeba Khan, Deputy Chairperson, Association of Shariah Asset Management Farah Hashim, Committee Member Technology & Innovation Committee Ruggiero Lomonaco, Co-Chairperson, Investment and Product Committee, Association of Shariah Asset Management

An in-depth look at Sukuk and Islamic capital markets as engines of regional growth. Experts discuss market trends, structural innovation, liquidity enhancement, and the evolving role of multilaterals in diversified funding frameworks. Moderator: Moeen Qayum, Co-Head – Debt Capital Markets, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Husain Alkhaja, GCC Regional Director, DDCAP James Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment Bank Maya Mar...

Moderator: Fahad Siddiqui, Founder and CEO, Mabrook Panelists: Anita Wieja-Caruba, Expert – CEO Office, Capital Markets Authority Dr Bhaskar Dasgupta, Principal – Sun Foundation (ADGM – Family Office) and Independent Non-Executive Chairman and Director, Advisory Board Member Eslam Anbar, CEO, Phi Wallet Junaid Aziz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cogmerce AI Advisory Omar Bouhafs, Group Chief Financial Officer, Australian Gulf Capital

A high-level discussion bringing together industry leaders to explore funding, liquidity, and growth in a shifting global environment. Panellists share insights on managing macroeconomic challenges, evolving regulation, and the strategies driving resilience and expansion across Islamic financial markets. Moderator: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance news Panelists: Basheer Ahmad, Senior Manager, Dubai Financial Service Authority Khurram Hilal, Chief Executive Officer, ...