With Muslims now making up nearly 5% of the population, demand for Shariah-compliant financial services is growing in Canada. Yet, the sector remains small and underdeveloped.

To unpack the challenges and opportunities, we spoke with Mohamad Sawwaf, Founder and CEO of Manzil, Canada’s leading Islamic FinTech firm. With a Doctorate in Islamic Finance and a mission to reshape the industry, Mohamad shares his vision for its future.

Please note, this episode was recorded last month, before the Manzil recently acquired the US based Islamic fintech firm Aghaz.

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The United Arab Emirates (or UAE), once known mainly for its oil, now drives growth across finance, trade, and technology.

Dubai stands out as a global hub for finance and tourism, while Abu Dhabi channels its wealth into high-tech industries and global investments. Meanwhile, other emirates, like Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, are developing their own unique sectors.

To learn more about these trends, we spoke with Justin Alexander, founder of Khalij Economics. With years of experience across the Gulf, Justin offers insights into the UAE’s growing influence on regional and global markets.

In this episode, we covered many topics including:

• A breakdown of each emirate and their economic story
• UAE's sovereign wealth funds and investment firms
• The nation's net-zero pledges and diversification efforts

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In the last decade, Malaysia has experienced dramatic shifts— from the 1MDB scandal that shook the nation, to its rise as an economic player, all while balancing relationships with global powers like the US and China.

To help us unpack these complex dynamics, we’re joined by Nick Khaw, economist and Head of Research at Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund.

With years of experience shaping policy in the Economic Planning Unit, Nick offers unique insights into Malaysia's growth, its political landscape, and what the future holds.

In this episode, we spoke about several topics including:

• The legacy and ongoing impact of 1MDB
• Assessing Malaysia's economy today
• Balancing between the US and China

Nick writes monthly column for The Edge Malaysia, with the articles also being available at www.nicholaskhaw.com.

Nick's X (Twitter)-@NickKhaw23.

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