Moderator:
Mohammed Valli, Shariah Head of Audit - Standard Chartered Bank, UAE

Panelists:
Dr Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Chairman Global Shariah Supervisory Committee, Standard Chartered Bank & Chairperson of Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan
Dato' Dr Ashraf Md Hashim, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank UAE
Associate Professor Dr Hakimah Haji Yaacob, Shariah Committee Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia & Syariah Advisory Body Member, Standard Chartered Securities (B) Sdn Bhd
Dr Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal, Resident Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan

Moderator:
Dr Alaa Alaabed, Director, Group Islamic FM Products, Standard Chartered Bank

Panelists:
Professor Dato' Dr Aznan Hasan, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank
Dr Ahcene Lahsasna, Chairman Internal Shariah Supervision Committee, Standard Chartered Bank UAE and Chairman Shariah Committee, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia
Dr Yousuf Sultan, Shariah Committee Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia
Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Mubeen, Group Head of Shariah Department, Standard Chartered Bank, Shariah Board Member Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, and Shariah Committee Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia
Dr Mohammed Ahmed Abdulla Al Hamed, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank Saadiq, UAE

Moderator:
Faezah Abdullah, Head of Shariah, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad Malaysia

Panelists:
Dr Mohamed Ali Elgari, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank
Dr Irshad Ahmad Aijaz, Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan
Professor Datin Dr Rusni Hassan, Shariah Committee Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Zubair Mohammad Ehsanul Hoque, Shariah Supervisory Committee, Chairman and Member, Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh
Professor Dr Zurina Shafii, Shariah Committee Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Malaysia

As Oman’s Islamic investment landscape evolves, public markets, real assets, private capital and emerging digital assets can play a role in mobilising long-term Shariah-compliant investment. We examine how listed markets, funds and Sukuk sit alongside infrastructure, asset-backed strategies, private capital and digitally enabled investment models in building market depth and participation. We also consider the potential for tokenisation and Shariah-compliant digital assets, alongside the governance, transparency and regulatory considerations required to support innovation, liquidity and investor confidence.

Moderator:

Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)

Panelists:

Darius Nass, Associate Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Max Freeman, Founder, Epicenter Labs
Mohamed Anwar Al Lawati, Head of Investments, Private Markets, TANMIA
Muzzammil Dhedhy, Executive Director and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Hejaz Group
Shahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna Malaysia

While Sukuk remain central to Oman’s capital markets, the next stage of development depends on broadening instruments, participation and liquidity. We examine how securitisation, private credit structures and evolving market infrastructure can complement Sukuk issuance and support sustainable growth. We discuss regulatory alignment, investor engagement and gradual innovation needed to strengthen Oman’s position as a competitive regional issuer market.

Moderator:

Mohsin Shaik Sehu Mohamed, Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Dhofar Islamic

Panelists:

Aflah Al Lawati, Group Treasurer and Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis, OQ SAOC
Suad Abdul Ghafoor Al-Balushi, Chief Financial Officer, Oman Housing Bank and President, ACIFMA Oman Chapter
Talha Khan, Head, Global Investment Unit & Country Manager – Oman, Pak Oman Investment Company

Azza Al Habsi, VP – Economic Research, Ominvest, Ominvest

As Oman’s banking sector evolves, this focused roundtable examines how Islamic finance can better support businesses and consumers while responding to changing expectations. We discuss opportunities across SME, housing and personal finance, and consider how digital delivery, data and efficient onboarding can broaden access and improve customer experience. We also ask how Islamic banks can balance innovation and growth with sound financing principles, responsible banking and Oman Vision 2040.

Moderator:

Aisha Al Kharusi, Deputy Executive Chairperson, Modern College of Business and Science

Panelists:

Ali Hassan Moosa, Financial Expert/Adviser, Ministry of Finance
Sami Arfah Bait Rashid, Assistant General Manager, Meethaq Personal Banking
Suleman Muhammad, Head of Islamic Products and Segments, Muzn Islamic Banking

Max Freeman, Founder, Epicenter Labs

Issa Khalfan Al Suqri, Head, Shariah Compliance and Audit, Meethaq Islamic Banking

We offer focus on the strategic future of Islamic financial services across Oman, from banking and retail finance to capital markets and asset management. Industry leaders examine how the sector can support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, including economic diversification, private sector development, innovation and sustainable growth, while also considering how evolving regulatory and market expectations are reshaping the industry’s competitive landscape. Designed to provide clear strategies and directional thinking, this session sets the tone for the industry’s next phase of development.

Moderator:

Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)

Panelists:

Abbas Ali, Chief Investment Officer, U Capital
Asad Qayyum, Managing Partner, MAQ Legal
James Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment Bank
Salah Al Aradi, Head of Treasury – TIBIG & Member, Treasurers Committee – Oman Banks Association