The Mal Show

Epizody

• Why Women Make Better Financial Decisions? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Rami Tabbara 02.06.2026 1h 17min

  - Real estate has long been considered one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. But for most people, investing in property feels out of reach — requiring large amounts of capital, long-term commitments, and access to opportunities that are often reserved for a small group of investors. In this episode of The MAL Show, we sit down with Rami Tabara, Co-Founder and CEO of Stake, to explore how technology is changing the way people invest in real estate and why the future of wealth creatio...
• Why Most People Stay Broke? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Sherine Kabesh 26.05.2026 39min

  What does financial freedom actually look like — and how do you get there? In this episode of The Mal Show, Youssef sits down with Sherine Kabesh, founder of Flash, Egypt's leading financial wellness platform and Ex - Uber. Shireen brings rare honesty to the conversation — from the social challenges of being a woman in fintech, to how she walked away from a Dubai salary to build a startup, to her take on investing, data privacy, credit culture, and what it really means to be financially free...
• The SME Paradox No One Is Fixing! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Dr. Vishnu Katara 19.05.2026 1h 20min

  In this episode of The MAL Show, we sit down with Dr. Vishnu Katara — GM of SMEs at MAL, investor, operator, and former finance leader at companies like Flipkart, Noon, and Ola — to explore how AI, ethical finance, and SME banking could completely reshape the future of business. We discuss why traditional banks continue to fail SMEs, why 90% of the economy is powered by small businesses while only a tiny percentage gets funded, and how AI-native banking could change underwriting, collections...
• Private Credit Want Small Businesses to Win! | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Omar Al Yawer 12.05.2026 1h 31min

  In this episode of The MAL Show, we explore the world of private credit, SME financing, and alternative investments in the Middle East. Why are startups and SMEs still massively underserved by traditional banks in MENA? Why does the region allocate only around 2% of financing to SMEs compared to nearly 28% globally? And why are private credit and alternative financing becoming one of the biggest emerging opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia? Our guest is Omar Alyawer, Partner and Chief...
• People Are Tired of Unethical Banking | The Mal Show (Podcast) With Dr. Angel Wesley 05.05.2026 1h 14min

  In this episode of The MAL Show, we go beyond finance… and into the deeper forces shaping how we make decisions about money. How much do your beliefs influence your financial choices? Can a modern financial system truly align with faith and values? And what happens when AI enters the equation? We explore the intersection of faith, law, and innovation—and unpack what it really takes to build a financial system that is not only advanced… but principled. Our guest is Dr. Angel Wesley—Chief Le...
• Why Civilizations Fall? | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Dr. Roy Casagranza 28.04.2026 2h 15min

  In this episode of The MAL Show, we step beyond finance and into the deeper forces that shape how we think, believe, and act. This conversation takes us on a journey through philosophy, religion, political economy, and civilizations—exploring ancient history, Islamic history, Egyptian history, and the roots of how societies form, evolve, and understand themselves over time. Our guest is Roy Casagranda—an academic and lecturer known for his powerful ability to connect civilizations, belief s...
• The Hidden Rules of VC | The Mal Show (podcast) with Dalia El mohamady CFO at Sawari Ventures 21.04.2026 1h 17min

  What really happens when founders raise money? How do venture capitalists evaluate startups, and why do so many founders fail to secure funding? In this episode of The MAL Show, we go deep into the world of venture capital and startup fundraising. We break down how investors think, what VCs look for in founders, and the real reasons startups get rejected during the funding process. From pitch preparation to deal-making, this conversation gives a clear, insider perspective on how venture capi...
• Mortgage Secrets You Need to Know | The Mal Show (podcast) with Mohamad Kaswani 14.04.2026 1h 41min

  In this episode of The MAL Show, we sit down with Mohamad Kaswani — entrepreneur and fintech & proptech leader, and former Managing Director of Mortgage Finder, part of the Property Finder Group — for a deep conversation on how money, systems, and technology intersect in the real world. We dive into the mortgage and real estate ecosystem, unpacking why the mortgage process has historically been complex, how technology and data are reshaping the experience, and what’s really driving...
• How People Actually Make Money in Crypto | The Mal Show (Podcast) with Talal Tabbaa 25.03.2026 1h 33min

  Cryptocurrency is one of the most talked-about industries in the world today. Some people see it as the future of finance. Others see it as speculation and hype. But beyond the headlines and price charts, an entire financial infrastructure is being built — exchanges, platforms, and systems that allow millions of people to buy, sell, and store digital assets. One of the people helping build that infrastructure in our region is today’s guest. Talal Tabbaa is the CEO of CoinMENA, a cryptocurr...
• Fundraising, Careem and the AI Bubble | The Mal show (Podcast) with Wael Nafee 10.03.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode of The MAL Show (Podcast), we sit down with Wael Nafee — former Careem executive and now Partner at Raed Ventures, one of the region’s leading venture capital firms. Wael has seen both sides of the table: • building companies as an operator • and backing founders as an investor After studying and working abroad, he made the decision to come back and build in the region. In this conversation, we discuss: • Why some founders choose to return and build in emerging markets • T...
• $230M to Build the First AI Islamic Bank | The Mal Show Podcast with Abdullah Abu-Sheikh 24.02.2026 1h 13min

  Islamic finance is worth trillions; but does it actually fix anything? In the first episode of The Mal Show (podcast), we sit down with Abdallah Abu Sheikh, Founder & CEO of MAL, who raised $230 million in one of the largest seed rounds in the region to build what to be the world’s first AI-native Islamic digital bank. But this conversation goes deeper than fintech. We explore: • Are Islamic banks truly different — or just conventional banks with different terminology? • Is Sharia com...