

Raising the future female leaders of Islamic Finance
Islamic finance needs principled, ambitious and knowledgeable women at the forefront.
Join us for a powerful sisters-only online panel featuring leading female professionals in Islamic finance as they share their journeys into the industry — the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the mindset required to thrive while staying grounded in Islamic values.
This session is designed to inspire, equip and empower sisters who are considering careers in Islamic finance, economics, fintech, law, or related fields.
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Our four panellists:
- Sister Kenza El Islami: COO ZakatPro
- Sister Sana Wahid: Head of UK at Wahed
- Sister Essma Bengabsia: Senior impact investing Advisor
- Sister Yasmine El Mehairy: CEO of Dija
✨ What we’ll cover:
How our speakers entered Islamic finance
Navigating professional spaces as Muslim women
Balancing ambition with Islamic principles
Practical advice for students today
Career pathways within Islamic finance