Majlis & Markets

Hassan Jivraj

We bring you insightful conversations with leaders in Islamic and global markets. 🌐💬 Join us as we explore the landscape of Islamic finance, delve into Middle Eastern and global financial markets as well as enter the realms of venture capital and much more!Email us: hassan@majlisandmarkets.comFollow Majlis & Markets on LinkedIn-https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFFollow Majlis & Markets on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/majlismarkets/

  1. 14 HR AGO

    Ep 91. Istanbul: The New Safe Haven? | Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu

    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 the Iran conflict and shifting global market dynamics. We discuss how Ankara is blending "geonomics" and active diplomacy to secure its role as a resilient regional hub for investment and innovation. The Safe Haven Advantage: Turning regional uncertainty into a strategic investment hook. Geopolitics of Conflict: Navigating the fallout of the Iran war and the internal Turkish policy response. IFC vs. The Gulf: A realistic assessment of the Istanbul Financial Centre’s potential to rival Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Economic Resilience: Managing energy security risks, tourism slumps, and fiscal health during a crisis. The AI Revolution: Why Turkey’s engineering talent provides a "capacity insurance" edge in the digital race.Catch up on Part 1 of our discussion with Serhat: Turkey’s Economic Shift: Crisis or Comeback? Connect with Majlis & Markets LinkedIn: Majlis & MarketsX (Twitter): @MajlisMarketsInstagram: @majlismarketsTikTok: @majlis.marketsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MajlisMarketspodPodcast Hub: majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.comConnect with Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu LinkedIn: Serhat Süha ÇubukçuoğluX (Twitter): @suhac

    50 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 90 | Building the "Bloomberg of Iraq" with Jameel Amir

    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; he is architecting the "knowledge infrastructure" Iraq desperately needs.  His mission? To build a high-trust, digital-first powerhouse that provides the institutional weight of Bloomberg or CNBC, curated specifically for the Iraqi economy. Jameel shares his journey from a social media intern at The Station to becoming one of the most recognised and influential business voices in the country. We dive deep into why the Iraqi economy is at a historic turning point and which sectors—from Fintech to B2B Logistics—are poised to lead the digital transformation in 2026. In this episode, you will learn: 🚀 The Institutional Gap: Why Iraq needs a "Bloomberg" style resource for market intelligence right now.🏗️ The Baghdad Tech Surge: A deep dive into the startup ecosystem and its 2026 growth drivers.💰 The Funding Reality: Navigating the gap between venture capital interest and local legal barriers.⚽ The World Cup Effect: How national pride is translating into real business sentiment and FDI interest.🌐 Join the Majlis & Markets Community Stay ahead of the curve with market insights across Islamic and Global Markets: 🔹 X (Twitter): @MajlisMarkets  🔹 TikTok: @majlis.markets  🔹 LinkedIn: Majlis & Markets  🔹 Instagram: @majlismarkets  🔹 YouTube: @MajlisMarketspod  🔹 Podcast Feed: majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com 🔗 Related Episodes to Download Next Learn more about the Iraqi market by listening to these next: Macro Analysis: Iraq’s Economy: Progress or Pressure? Ft. Ahmed TabaqchaliVenture Capital: Venture into Iraq - Start-ups on the RiseReal Estate Tech: Bricks and Bytes - Iraq’s Real Estate Tech BoomStartup Strategy: Accelerating Iraq’s Startup Revolution🔗 Guest Resources Tajarib Podcast: Watch on YouTubeThe Station Iraq: the-station.iq

    54 min

  3. 21 APR

    Can Islamic Finance Rebuild Syria's Economy ?| Ep 89 ft. Najib Al Aswad

    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 roadmap for Syria’s economic rebirth.  Following years of conflict and a 98% currency devaluation, we explore if Islamic finance can move beyond "halal stickers" to provide the essential financial plumbing for a nation in rebirth. In this episode, we discuss: 🏗️ The $215B Blueprint: Scaling Sukuk to fund hospitals, schools, and energy.⚡ The Energy Prerequisite: Why fixing the power grid is the first step to financial recovery.🛡️ AAOIFI SS62: Moving the needle on Internal Shariah Audit to win back global investor trust.🧠 The Value Proposition: Bridging the "expectation gap" between ethical theory and systemic reality.📱 Fintech Leapfrogging: Can digital payments bypass broken traditional banking?Related Episodes 🔗 Episode 49: Setting the Standard: AAOIFI’s impact on Islamic Finance https://majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/episodes/16355515-episode-49-setting-the-standard-aaoifi-s-impact-on-islamic-finance 🔗 Episode 57: Counting the cost: Inside Syria's economy with Jihad Yazigi https://majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/episodes/16822898-episode-57-counting-the-cost-inside-syria-s-economy Connect with Majlis & Markets 💼 LinkedIn: Majlis & Markets Official🐦 X (Twitter): @MajlisMarkets🎵 TikTok: @majlismarkets📸 Instagram: @majlismarkets📡 RSS Feed: Subscribe HereResources: Najib Al Aswad: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/najibalaswad/]IFCAB Advisory: [https://ifcab.org/]AAOIFI: [https://aaoifi.com/e-standards/?lang=en]#IslamicFinance #SyriaReconstruction #NajibAlAswad #MajlisAndMarkets #Episode89 #Sukuk #AAOIFI #EconomicRecovery #Fintech

    1hr 16min

  4. 14 APR

    Hormuz Blockade: The Gulf Reset? | Ep 88 ft. Issam Al-Tawari

    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-Tawari re-joins us for a high-stakes briefing on the Gulf economic reset. We move beyond the headlines to analyse why the 2026 conflict is more than just a volatility shock—it is a fundamental devaluation of regional security and credit profiles. Key Briefing Points: The Chokepoint: The fiscal reality of stranded hydrocarbon exports.Credit Contagion: Why regional banks are tightening and the surge in war risk premiums.Kuwait’s Survival: Assessing the viability of Vision 2035 in a disrupted supply chain environment.The Global Reset: How shifting geopolitical hegemonies are forcing a new GCC financial strategy.Feedback & Engagement We want to hear from you.  Send your feedback, questions, or guest suggestions to: hassan@majlisandmarkets.com Connect with Majlis & Markets LinkedIn: Majlis & Markets OfficialX (Twitter): @MajlisMarketsYouTube: @MajlisMarketspodInstagram: @majlismarkets#GCCEconomy #HormuzBlockade #IssamAlTawari #KuwaitFinance #GlobalReset2026 #MajlisAndMarkets

    49 min

  5. 6 APR

    Iran War 2026: Who Rules the Economy? | Bijan Khajehpour (Ep 87)

    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 never been more critical. Is President Pezeshkian’s administration a mere figurehead for the economy? In this episode, renowned strategist Bijan Khajehpour joins Majlis & Markets for an institutional autopsy of the Iranian state. We move past the headlines to deconstruct the "Emboldened" strategy of the IRGC, the resilience of the banking sector under total sanctions, and the brutal geoeconomics of survival in 2026. In this episode, we reveal: The $120B Demand: Why the release of frozen assets is the non-negotiable price for reopening the Strait.State vs. Shadow State: The internal deadlock between the formal government and the military council.Banking in Conflict: How Iran’s financial structures have pivoted to survive a total 2026 blockade.The "Toll Booth" Economy: How the IRGC funds the war effort through shadow maritime revenues.Geoeconomic Leverage: Why Tehran believes it holds the ultimate upper hand in the global energy war.🎙️ Connect with Majlis & Markets Stay ahead of the geoeconomic shift. Follow our feeds for real-time analysis: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: @MajlisMarketspod💼 LinkedIn: Majlis & Markets Official🐦 X (Twitter): @MajlisMarkets📸 Instagram: @majlismarkets🎙️ Listen Here: majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com🎓 About the Guest Bijan Khajehpour is a leading authority on Iran’s geoeconomics and state structures. 📰 Analysis: Amwaj Media [https://amwaj.media/en/author/21066201]🐦 X (Twitter): @BijanKK

    1hr 1min

  6. 27 MAR

    Iran War & The Global Market Reset (ft. Hasnain Malik) Ep 86

    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 briefing, Hasnain Malik (Head of Geopolitical Risk and EM Equity Strategy Research at Tellimer) joins us to navigate the high-stakes intersection of war and wealth. With oil prices volatile and the Strait of Hormuz facing a historic "chokehold," the traditional rules of geopolitical risk no longer apply.  We explore why the market is still fundamentally mis-pricing the supply shock and what it means for your portfolio. Inside this episode: The Regime Reset: Why the Iranian leadership has moved beyond the point of negotiation.Energy Chokepoints: The 2026 reality of $120 oil and the Hormuz maritime crisis.Asset Strategy: How Gold, Bitcoin, and the USD are behaving in the "Reset" era.The GCC Future: Economic diversification vs. urgent food and security dependencies.🔗 Resources & Connect Tellimer Research: https://www.tellimer.com/Follow Hasnain Malik: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hasnainmJoin the Majlis & Markets Community:YouTube: / @majlismarketspodLinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFX (Twitter): @MajlisMarketsInstagram/TikTok: @majlis.marketsEmail: hassan@majlisandmarkets.com

    58 min

  7. 9 MAR

    Ep 85: Is Saudi Arabia Taking Over World Football? 🇸🇦 (ft. Kristian Ulrichsen)

    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 this episode of Majlis & Markets, recorded on 24 February 2026, we sit down with Dr. Kristian Ulrichsen to dismantle the strategy behind Saudi Arabia's massive sports investments. We go beyond the headlines of "sportswashing" to explore how football serves Vision 2030, the economic diversification goals of the PIF, and the geopolitical high-stakes of hosting the world's biggest tournament. Key Discussion Points ⚽ The Ronaldo Catalyst: Why his move to Al Nassr changed the global market.💰 PIF & Giga-Projects: How football fits into Neom and economic reform.🏆 2034 World Cup: The logistical and infrastructure hurdles facing the Kingdom.🗣️ The Sportswashing Debate: Analysing international perceptions vs. domestic goals.📈 The Future of the SPL: Is the league a sustainable powerhouse or a bubble?📖 Books by Kristian Ulrichsen: Kingdom of Football: Saudi Arabia and the Remaking of World Soccer [https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/kingdom-of-football/] Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States [https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/centers-of-power-in-the-arab-gulf-states/] 🎙️ Previous Episode with Kristian: Episode 14: Gulf Monarchies Unveiled – Power, Wealth, and Influence [https://majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/episodes/14906145-episode-14-gulf-monarchies-unveiled-power-wealth-and-global-influence] 🎓 Guest Profile: Dr. Kristian Ulrichsen - Baker Institute [https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/kristian-coates-ulrichsen] Connect with Majlis & Markets 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: majlismarketspod 🎙️ Listen on Podcast: majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com 💼 LinkedIn: majlis-and-markets 🐦 X (Twitter): @MajlisMarkets 📸 Instagram: @majlismarkets 🎵 TikTok: @majlis.markets

    46 min

  8. 20 FEB

    Ep 84: The Secret to Building Muslim Wealth - Ibrahim Khan (IFG)

    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 Finance Guru (IFG) and Cur8 Capital. Together, they explore the evolution of Islamic finance, the mission to help the community "level up" financially, and the real reasons behind the industry's most significant structural gaps. Ibrahim shares his journey from running a blog to building a powerhouse in the Sharia-compliant investment space. This conversation dives deep into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, addressing the specific challenges of bias in venture capital and the future of asset management for an increasingly affluent and educated demographic. 📌 In this episode, we discuss: The IFG Mission: How Ibrahim’s journey evolved into a movement to level up the community financially.Structural Gaps: Why current financial products are failing to meet the needs of modern Muslims.The UK Market: How a demographic shift is demanding a new era of Islamic banking.Venture Capital: Confronting Islamophobia in venture capital and building a more supportive ecosystem.Building Wealth: Strategies for creating sustainable, long-term wealth within the community.📖 Deep Dive Reading & Resources Article: https://www.wired.me/story/can-islamic-finance-shape-fintechYouTube Episode: Is Islamic Finance Broken? (ft. Khalid Howladar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1DOb07YYUI&t=290s [cite: 2026-01-21]YouTube Episode: Why Islamic Finance Is Losing Its Purpose | Ep. 80: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUd2dih2vIYouTube Episode: Sequoia Takes Muslim Money. So Why the Silence? | Ep. 79: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WjPn7UeeTQ&t=35sPodcast Episode: Episode 49: AAOIFI's Impact on Islamic Finance: https://majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/episodes/16355515-episode-49-setting-the-standard-aaoifi-s-impact-on-islamic-finance🔗 Connect With Us YouTube: @majlismarketspodLinkedIn: Majlis & MarketsX (Twitter): @MajlisMarketsInstagram: @majlismarketsTikTok: @majlis.marketsDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. #IslamicFinance #IbrahimKhan #MuslimWealth #VentureCapital #MajlisAndMarkets #IFG #Cur8Capital

    59 min
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We bring you insightful conversations with leaders in Islamic and global markets. 🌐💬 Join us as we explore the landscape of Islamic finance, delve into Middle Eastern and global financial markets as well as enter the realms of venture capital and much more!Email us: hassan@majlisandmarkets.comFollow Majlis & Markets on LinkedIn-https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFFollow Majlis & Markets on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/majlismarkets/

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  • Creator
    Hassan Jivraj
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Majlis & Markets
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