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Bio: Sheikh Esam Mohamed Ishaq is a prominent Shari’ah scholar specializing in Islamic finance and jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Muamalat). He holds advanced qualifications in Islamic studies and has extensive experience in Shari’ah governance, advisory, and supervision. He is a member of the Shari’ah Board of AAOIFI, one of the most influential standard-setting bodies in Islamic finance, and serves on numerous Shari’ah boards of Islamic banks and financial institutions regionally and internationally. Sheikh Esam has contributed to the development of Shari’ah standards, product structuring, and regulatory frameworks, and is widely recognized for his role in advancing best practices in the Islamic finance industry.

Bio: Professor Yusuf bin Abdullah Al-Shubaily is a distinguished scholar in Islamic finance and Shari’ah governance. He holds a PhD in Comparative Jurisprudence and is widely recognized for his expertise in financial transactions (Fiqh al-Muamalat). He serves as Chairman and member of numerous Shari’ah boards across prominent Islamic financial institutions globally. Dr. Al-Shubaily is also an academic and a frequent speaker at international conferences, contributing extensively to the development and standardization of Islamic finance practices.

Bio: Professor Aznan Hasan is a globally renowned Shari’ah scholar specializing in Islamic finance, particularly in Sukuk, Islamic capital markets, and Shari’ah governance. He holds a PhD in Islamic Law and currently serves as a professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Dr. Hasan is an active member and chairman of several Shari’ah advisory boards for financial institutions and regulatory bodies worldwide. He is a respected thought leader, regularly contributing to academic research, policy development, and international standard-setting in Islamic finance.