The goal of this roundtable series was to create a forum for understanding and enhancing the field of Islamic economics and finance, by fostering an open dialogue among industry leaders and academia while providing an opportunity for students to become more involved in the industry. It also provides the participants the platform to understand one another’s standpoint on crucial matters and the ground realities and give the participants the opportunities to work together towards building a robust economy and financial industry that meet the needs of all segments of the Qatari society and beyond. Furthermore, the roundtable was also an opportunity to discuss strategic issues confronting the Islamic finance industry today, and in the context of creating a more sustainable, and socially responsible oriented business model and products that create value for the society.
