EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 53 MIN
Ep. 90 | Building the "Bloomberg of Iraq" with Jameel Amir
from Majlis & Markets · host Hassan Jivraj
Is the "Bloomberg of Baghdad" finally a reality? 🇮🇶☕️In Episode 90 of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Jameel Amir, the co-founder and host of the Tajarib podcast. Jameel is doing more than just creating content; he is architecting the "knowledge infrastructure" Iraq desperately needs. His mission? To build a high-trust, digital-first powerhouse that provides the institutional weight of Bloomberg or CNBC, curated specifically for the Iraqi economy.Jameel shares his journey from a social media intern at The Station to becoming one of the most recognised and influential business voices in the country. We dive deep into why the Iraqi economy is at a historic turning point and which sectors—from Fintech to B2B Logistics—are poised to lead the digital transformation in 2026.In this episode, you will learn:🚀 The Institutional Gap: Why Iraq needs a "Bloomberg" style resource for market intelligence right now.🏗️ The Baghdad Tech Surge: A deep dive into the startup ecosystem and its 2026 growth drivers.💰 The Funding Reality: Navigating the gap between venture capital interest and local legal barriers.⚽ The World Cup Effect: How national pride is translating into real business sentiment and FDI interest.🌐 Join the Majlis & Markets CommunityStay ahead of the curve with market insights across Islamic and Global Markets:🔹 X (Twitter): @MajlisMarkets 🔹 TikTok: @majlis.markets 🔹 LinkedIn: Majlis & Markets 🔹 Instagram: @majlismarkets 🔹 YouTube: @MajlisMarketspod 🔹 Podcast Feed: majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com🔗 Related Episodes to Download NextLearn more about the Iraqi market by listening to these next:Macro Analysis: Iraq’s Economy: Progress or Pressure? Ft. Ahmed TabaqchaliVenture Capital: Venture into Iraq - Start-ups on the RiseReal Estate Tech: Bricks and Bytes - Iraq’s Real Estate Tech BoomStartup Strategy: Accelerating Iraq’s Startup Revolution🔗 Guest ResourcesTajarib Podcast: Watch on YouTubeThe Station Iraq: the-station.iq
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Is the "Bloomberg of Baghdad" finally a reality? 🇮🇶☕️ In Episode 90 of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Jameel Amir, the co-founder and host of the Tajarib podcast. Jameel is doing more than just creating content; he is architecting the "knowledge infrastructure" Iraq desperately needs. His mission? To build a high-trust, digital-first powerhouse that provides the institutional weight of Bloomberg or CNBC, curated specifically for the Iraqi economy. Jameel shares his journey from ...
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