Driving the Development of Shariah Compliant Direct Investment and Fund & Asset Management in Oman

Building on the success of Shariah compliant real estate investment funds and trusts domiciled in Oman, as well as direct investment into real estate assets in the Sultanate.Opportunities for regional Shariah compliant funds domiciled in Oman: equity, Sukuk and private equity funds.Private equity and venture capital investment — framework enhancements, cross-border and foreign direct investment opportunities.Changes to fund regulatory frameworks resulting from the executive regulations to the Securities Law, and implications for various fund structures.Exploring the potential for the application of Waqf to Islamic funds in Oman.The prospects for Islamic sustainable investing in the Sultanate.Moderator:Mike Tirman, Partner, Ice MillerPanelists:Anand Raghavendran, Head of Asset Management, BankDhofarHassan Ali Ansari, CFO, Takaful OmanSalman Kabani, Sr. Head of Enterprise Risk and Strategy, Bank NizwaShahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna MalaysiaTalha Ahmed Khan, Country Manager and Head of Global Investment Unit, Pak Oman Investment Company