Circular Economy: Shari’a, Economic and Practical Perspectives

A new wave of economics is emerging in response to negative impacts from the current waste-oriented, linear economy – a circular, zero-waste paradigm.

How relevant is the concept of a circular economy to Islamic economics, and what are its current applications?

The lecture will cover the economic, practical and Shari’a perspectives of this wide-ranging topic.

Speakers:

• Dr. Tariqullah Khan, Professor of Islamic Finance, College of Islamic Studies
• Dr. Ali Al-Quradaghi, Shari’a Scholar
• Karin Eberle, Director, Environmental Consulting & Business Development, LL Bolagen
• Eng. Meshal Al Shamari, Director, Qatar Green Building Council
• Mr. Irfan Aleem Qureshi, Chief Economist, Ministry of Economy and Commerce

The event will be held in Arabic and English, with simultaneous translations.