Why are major financial institutions struggling to scale sustainable Islamic finance?

In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Maya Marissa Malek, CEO of Sābiq Advisory, to unpack the critical operational gaps, compliance tensions, and commercial realities shaping modern Shariah-compliant finance.

We dive deep into the hard corporate finance mechanics that the industry often avoids, exploring:

• The Green Dilemma: The true potential of green Sukuk and regional net-zero agendas in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• The AI Disruption: The deployment of AI screening tools and why human expertise remains irreplaceable.
• Global Expansion: How the market is expanding into new jurisdictions like Central Asia and Africa.

Whether you want to understand how to structure cross-border transactions or how Maqasid al-Shariah aligns with global ESG frameworks, Maya delivers a masterclass in bridging market reality with ethical principles.

🔗 Featured Links & Resources

• Sābiq Advisory: https://sabiqadvisory.com/
• Connect with Maya Marissa Malek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-marissa-malek-3574b917/
• Read (Wired Middle East): Can Islamic Finance Shape Fintech? — https://www.wired.me/story/can-islamic-finance-shape-fintech
• Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95NlwRw5fy0

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