Women in Islamic Finance

Eid Mubarak!

This month, after an Eid break and a family holiday, during which time I did a lot a background thinking, I thought I would reflect on the role of Women in Islamic Finance. To be honest, I do not consider myself to be an expert in this particular topic. However, I do have some relevant experience and, like anyone else, I am entitled to a point of view. Why did I choose this month to pick up on this subject matter? Plain and simple, I have been asked to give a presentation on the “Role of Women in Islamic Finance” at an assembly of participants of an organisation Known as “Women on Boards” in a few days’ time and I thought I should get some practice in!

Let me give you a little background to my own experience. To date I have had three lady bosses....