Beyond Finance - The LIBF MENA podcast

In this episode of Beyond Finance, Dareen Tawil, Advisory Board Member at Times Higher Education, joins host Kari Felton, Programme and Recruitment Manager MENA at LIBF, to discuss the transformative power of partnerships in higher education across the MENA region. From fostering collaboration to building a career through continuous education, Dareen shares actionable insights and emphasises why staying ahead in an evolving educational landscape is more important than ever.

Join host Sapna Sulaya, Faculty Member at LIBF, as she explores the rise of neobanks in MENA with Fernando Plaza, Group Chief Digital Officer at ADIB. Discover what’s driving this digital banking revolution, how ADIB is transforming to meet customer demands, and the skills teams need to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Gain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and collaborations shaping the future of banking in MENA.

In this episode of the finance 101 series, host Meera Almehrzi, Training Coordinator at LIBF and Dr Perihan Abdelghaly, ESG Expert and Faculty Member at LIBF, discuss all things sustainable finance. The pair explore fundamentals, impact, career and upskilling opportunities in the field, as well as, personal anecdotes.

This episode focuses on a 101 understanding of fintech, delving into financial technology, the impact of AI on the banking industry, crypto, digital wallets, and more. Gain valuable insights on excelling in a digital banking career with firsthand expertise from LIBF alumnus Mohamed Ghanem, Digital Wealth Lead at HSBC Middle East. Tune in to the episode, hosted by Meera Almehrzi, Training Coordinator at LIBF.

In this episode, Swaleh Awadh, Commercial Director MENA, LIBF, interviews Ahmad Elayyan, SVP – Head of Operations at Ajman Bank, and an LIBF alumnus. Ahmad shares insights on banking operations, tech integration, digital transformation, and the growth of Islamic banking. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the future of finance and valuable career advice.

In this special episode of Beyond Finance, host Emmanuel Rondeau, Faculty Member, LIBF MENA, was joined by Luma Saqqaf, Director, MEA and India, Principles for Responsible Investment, to breakdown the sustainable finance landscape in the MENA region.

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In this special episode of Beyond Finance, host Meera Almehrzi, Project Coordinator, LIBF MENA, was joined by Shada Elborno, Managing Director, Regional Head, Global Subsidiaries – MENAP, Standard Chartered, to discuss the

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Vera Koubek, Visiting Faculty at The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, and Elena Primikiri, Associate Partner at Uniqus Consultech, delve into the importance of incorporating sustainability practices within banking organisations to net-zero, regional happenings, including COP28, and how individuals can start a career in sustainable finance.

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Emmanuel Rondeau, Visiting Faculty at The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, and Gihan Hyde, CEO and Founder of CommUnique, discussed the significance of effecting change through ESG and the complex navigation of the process.

In this episode, Dr Martina Garcia, Director of the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI), interviewed sustainable finance experts, Perihan M. Abdelghaly and Vera Spender Koubek.

Perihan is an expert in sustainable finance and ESG reporting and serves as a lecturer and programme leader at LIBF. Vera is a sustainable consultant and advisor, with expertise in asset and wealth management, as well as commercial banking.

During the interview, they discussed their recently authored whitepaper 'How to create a sustainable bank in the Middle East.' The trio explored the existing sustainability challenges in the MENA region and deep dived into the ESG compliance measures that banks and financial institutions must adopt to enhance their sustainability practices.

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