The Podcast
Nafa Economy Talks
Conversations with the founders, economists, and institution-builders who are already living in Nafa, often without a name for it.
Hosted by Yahya Zakaria
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In conversation with Wael EldesoukiWael Eldesouki19 Jun 202635:48
Recorded live at the Istanbul Financial Center during the Al Baraka Forum and the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit. Full show notes to follow.
In conversation with Abdulla Al-NaimiAbdulla Al-Naimi19 Jun 202626:09
Recorded live at the Istanbul Financial Center during the Al Baraka Forum and the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit. Full show notes to follow.
In conversation with Rafe HaneefRafe Haneef18 Jun 202629:53
Recorded live at the Istanbul Financial Center during the Al Baraka Forum and the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit. Full show notes to follow.
In conversation with H.E. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinMahmoud Mohieldin18 Jun 202621:08
Recorded live at the Istanbul Financial Center during the Al Baraka Forum and the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit. Full show notes to follow.
Featured Guests
- H.E. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinUN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda
- Rafe HaneefGlobal Islamic finance leader
- Abdulla Al-NaimiDoha Business Consulting
- Dr. Wael EldesoukiSKSEED
Recorded live at the Istanbul Financial Center during the Al Baraka Forum & 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit, June 2026.
Why “Nafa Economy Talks”
This is not a show about halal business. It's not a celebrity interview show. It sits at a specific, underserved intersection: the inner life of an economic philosophy, not just the inner life of a founder. Every episode is an entry in an ongoing, public attempt to write a business framework the Arab world can call its own.
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