The 11th Islamic Finance Conference Nov 2025 Agenda
DAY ONE 26th November 2025
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Registration
Refreshments & Networking
Opening Ceremony
Recitation of the Holy Qur’an & National Anthem of KSA
Welcoming Remarks – Prof. Sara Elzarka – Dean College of Business
Multimedia Presentation on Effat College of Business
Keynote Speaker Dr. Manar Almoneef NEOM Chief Investment Officer
Investing for Tomorrow
Panel Discussion - Tariffs, Trade & Global Markets
Moderator: Dr. Edib Smolo
Panelists:
• Mr. Hani Othman BaOthman – Founder & Vice Chairman Sidra Capital (KSA)
• Mr. Poul Hestbæk – CEO Folk Maritime
• Mr. Mounir Sleiman – Managing Director KSA Regional Headquarters CMA-CGM
• Mr. Yousef Iskandarani – Chief of Strategy – Siemens
• Eng. Essam ElOkda – Logistics Head Arabia Unilever
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Best Poster Winners announcement
Entrepreneur Island Winners announcement
Honoring the participating speakers & sponsors
Signing MoUs and Scholarship Announcement
Group Photo
Opening - Conference Exhibition
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM Prayer & lunch
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM Workshop: From Theory to Industry: Practical Insights into ESG
Mr. Ahmed Alsaiwed - Senior Manager at SABIC, leading the Global Procurement Center of Excellence. (Room A&R 227)
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Workshop: How to Build and Grow Your Career in Consulting: From the Classroom to National Transformation
Ms. Asmaa Khan – North Highland (Room CoB 313)
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM DAY ONE 26th November 2025
Parallel Sessions:
Session 1 A - Global Economic Dynamics and Sustainable Finance
Session Chair: Prof. Ahmed Bensaida (Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session 1 B - Value Chain and Socioeconomic Transformation
Session Chair: Prof. Islam Elnakib (Effat Museum Hall Ground floor)
Session 1 C - Trade and Human Capital
Session Chair: Dr. Adnan Sheikh & Dr. Aniq Inam (Room 107 Seminar Room ground floor)
Coffee Break
Parallel Sessions:
Session 2 A - Global Trade, Governance, and Economic Transformation
Session Chair: Dr. Mohammed Mahees (Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session 2 B- Leadership, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth in Emerging Economies
Session Chair: Dr. Uzma Javed
(Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session 2 C - Economic Diversification, Cultural Dynamics, and Workforce
Development Session Chair: Dr. Hala Hattab (Room 315 - Library - 1st floor)
DAY TWO 27th November 2025
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Registration Refreshments & Networking
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Undergraduate Poster Presentation
PhD Workshop
Applied Structural Equation Modelling Using SmartPLS 4.0: A Hands-on Workshop
Dr. Adnan Sheikh – Associate Professor Effat College of Business (ECoB Lab 101)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Nestlé Academy Workshop
Career Success Compass
Mr. Amr Sherif – Curriculum Design Manager at Nestlé Academy (Room A&R 227)
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Parallel Sessions:
Session 3 A - Sustainability Accounting, Blockchain, and Vision 2030 Integration Session Chair: Dr. Ahmad Abdallah (Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session 3 B - Organizational Agility and Human Well-Being in a Dynamic Environment
Session Chair: Dr Ahmed Khraiwish (Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session 3 C- Human Capital, Education, and Artificial Intelligence
Session Chair: Dr Sarah Osailan (Room 315 - Library - 1st floor)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Parallel Sessions:
Session 4 A - Finance, ESG, and Technological Innovation for Economic Resilience Session Chair: Dr. Fadi Shiyyab (Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session 4 B - Financial Innovation, Organizational Culture, and Global Market Dynamics
Session Chair: Dr. Muhammed Yar Khan (Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session 4 C - Financial Integration, Market Volatility, and Sustainable Development
Session 4 D - Financial Integration, Governance, and Digital Transformation Session Chair: Dr. Rim Boussaada
Online Session
Session 4 E - FinTech, Consumer Behavior, and Sustainable Economic Development Chair: Dr. Rozina Shaheen
Online Session
Parallel Sessions
26th November 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Session 1A
Global Economic Dynamics and Sustainable Finance
(Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session Chair: Prof Ahmed BenSaida
Moid Uddin Ahmad
Monetary rates and economic growth: New global evidences
Mohamed Aslam Akbar
Global renewable energy governance: integrating Islamic legal frameworks for policy and financing innovation
Khusnudin Tri Subhi and Doddy Aditya Iskandar
Subnational Fiscal Capacity and Total Factor Productivity in Indonesia: Economic Policy Insights from Java for Enhancing Regional Competitiveness in the Global Market
Shabir Ahmad Hakim
Trump Tariff’s Impact on the Market Volatility in Emerging Markets
Noorhan Gamal Hassan, Ahmed Sakr and Roba Ehab Mahfouz
Unlocking the ESG Code: Firm-Level Evidence from Egypt’s S&P/EGX ESG Index with Macro-Saudi Insights
Rehana Kouser, Gohar Mahmood, Muhammad Yar
Khan and Fatima Tuz Zahara
Digital Transformation and Investment Shifts: The Role of AI and FDI in Shaping the Future of Middle Eastern Economies
Session 1B
Value Chain and Socioeconomic Transformation
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Prof Islam Elnakib
Basmah Aljabr, Abdullah Alghamdi, Hussain Abdu and Saher Aljuhani
Operational Readiness in Saudi Entertainment Projects: From Construction to Operations Construction to Operations
Reem Khodhari, Nouf Alshaikh, Lina Bahafi and Adnan
Sheikh
The Relationship between Quality Standards Implementation and Institutional Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia: A conceptual Study
Ahmed Almadani, Lamees Abed, Saeed Qutub, Shahad Habis and Tayeb Brahimi
From Waste to Value: Sustainable Practices for Hajj Catering In Line with Vision 2030
Nehal M. Rashad
The Trust-Agility Loop: A Dynamic Panel Analysis of AI–Blockchain Convergence for Supply Chain Resilience.
Sarfinaz Hanbazaza and Hala Hattab
Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Toward an AI-Driven Platform for Startup Success and Continuity
Abdulsalam Sirdar, Houssam Habis, Tayeb Brahimi and Ahmed Mashat
The Impact of Unified Medical File on Efficiency, Quality, and Global Competitiveness
Impact of event marketing, flow experience on intention to subscribe mediated by brand awareness (case: online learning platforms on social media)
Effat Ashi, Mohammed Hakeem, Asseel Aljuhani, Saddeq Abdulshakour and Adnan Ahmed Sheikh
From Greenwashing to Boycott: A Conceptual Study of Brand Avoidance and Purchase Intention in Saudi Arabia
Mohd Faiz Hilmi, Yanti Mustapha, Siti Haslina Md Harizan and Zainil Hanim Saidin
Navigating Trade Wars: A Conceptual Analysis of Business Strategies amid Rising Tariffs and Geopolitical Uncertainty — The Malaysian Response to U.S. Tariff Measures
Simran Dalvi
Aligning Growth With Rules: How Global Trade Pacts Shape Macroeconomic Performance
Dr Syeda Tayyaba Fasih
Revisiting HR competencies in the age of advanced AI technology: A literature review in the context of global trade
Global Trade, Governance, and Economic Transformation
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Dr. Mohammed Mahees
Maaz Javed, Mohammad Malik and Misbah Hameed
Determinants of tourism demand and supply, and impact of covid-19 in KSA
Fadi Shiyyab
The influence of the remuneration committee characteristics on CEO pays levels and structure
Reem Alharbi and Muhammad Yar Khan
The Evolving Role of Accountants in Saudi Arabia's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Vision 2030 Perspective
Muhammad Khalid Hasani
The Digital Silk Road as a Non-Tariff Barrier: Geopolitical Dynamics, Digital Standards, and the Role of Islamic Finance in Shaping MENA Trade Flows
Wedyan Bayahya and Rozina Shaheen
Geopolitical Trade Sanctions and Tariff Shocks: Influences on Corporate Stock Volatility in G20 Economies
Francesco Cannas
From Volatility to Legality: Customs Planning and State Aid to stabilise EU Trade against U.S Tariffs
Parallel Sessions
26th November 2025 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 2B
Leadership, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth in Emerging Economies
(Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr.Uzma Javed
Islam Elnakib
Integrated Leadership Approach for Enhanced Supply Chain Performance: A Study of Saudi Enterprises
Dr Wajiha Manzoor and Dr Nabeel Safder
Cultural Diversity in Boardrooms: Fostering Innovation for Sustainable Corporate Governance
F Farizal and Muhammad Rasyid Network Management Systems Improvement using Human-Centered Design Approach
Reham Abdulall, Bodour Al Harbi, Sara Al Sharani and Salman Khosaifan
Beyond Algorithms: Trust and Organizational Readiness as Drivers of AI-Enabled Strategic Workforce Planning: A Conceptual Study
Atta Ullah Khan, Muazam Ali and Alina Hassan Barriers to Leadership Advancement for Women with Disabilities: A Quantitative Study of Marginalized Communities in Pakistan
Reem Khodhari, Nouf Alshaikh, Lina Bahafi and Adnan Sheikh
The Relationship between Quality Standards Implementation and Institutional Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions in Saudi Arabia: A Conceptual Study
Session 2C
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Economic Diversification, Cultural Dynamics, and Workforce Development
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Room 315 - Library - 1st floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Hala Hattab
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Safae Misry, Abdellah Echaoui and Saïd Toufik Evaluation of the impact of automotive fuel price fluctuations on the balance of trade and the exchange rate:The case of Morocco
Basmah Aljabr, Hussain Abdu, Abdullah Alghamdi and SaherAljuhani
The Role of Saudi Cultural Events in Shaping Foreigners’ Perceptions during Vision 2030
Effat Ashi, Seddiq Abdulshakour, Asseel Aljuhani and Tayeb Brahimi
Sectoral Performance of Nomu-Listed SMEs: A Comparative Analysis of Financial Growth Indicators (2021–2024)
Sahar Yaghmour, Aeshah Mulawi and Dr. Adnan Ahmed Sheikh
Customer Trust and Blockchain in Tourism: A Conceptual Model Supporting Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives
Rizwan Ullah Khan, Hala Hattab and Salman Asghar Effectuation and RBV: A Triadic Framework for Explaining Digital Startup Success in Emerging Markets
Zuhair Almaghrabi and Adnan Ahmed Sheikhr Tamheer and Graduate Employability: Bridging Human Capital Theory with Vision 2030 Workforce Goals
Parallel Sessions
27th November 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 3A
Sustainability Accounting, Blockchain, and Vision 2030 Integration
(Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmad Abdallah
Zuhair Natto and Muhammad Yar Khan
Assessing the Impact of Accountants on Sustainable Development Goals: Do They Truly Matter?
Taghreed Beheri and Muhammad Yar Khan
Blockchain Adoption in Financial Reporting, Determinants, Transparency, and SDG Impact
Ahlam Elrami and Rozina Shaheen
Volatility Interactions of SPX and VIX Futures: A GARCH-Based Analysis with Macro, Sentiment, and Market Activity Factors
Hanadi Simbawa and Muhammad Yar Khan
Sustainability Management Accounting and Environmental Management Systems in Advancing SDGs: Evidence from the Saudi Pharmaceutical Sector
Mohammed Hakami and Muhammad Yar Khan
Sustainable Management Accounting, Sustainable Corporate Governance, and SDG Integration in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Anas Alghmadi and Muhammad Yar Khan
SDG and Vision 2030: A Review of Accounting and Reporting Practices in Saudi Arabia
Session 3B
Organizational Agility and Human Well-Being in a Dynamic Environment
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Dr Ahmed Khraiwish
Nehal Rashad and Manzar Ahmed
The Triadic Advantage: Distributed Orchestration as a Dynamic Capability for Trade Resilience
Salman Asghar
Extending Service-Dominant Logic into Product Design: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Co-Creation, Operant Resources, and Service Ecosystems
Ahmed Alsaiwed, Abdullah Aljiffry, Ghada Alharthi, Layla Aldhaher and Adnan Ahmed Sheikh
Social Media, Mental Health, and Academic Performance among Saudi Gen Z: The Moderating Role of Digital Self-Regulation Efficacy
Huda Abdulraqib, Salwa Abdulraqib and Dr. Uzama Javid
University Agility, Faculty Burnout, and Accreditation Workload in Saudi Higher Education: A Quantitative Analysis
Sarfinaz Hanbazaza, Abdulaziz Alharbi and Uzma Javeed The Impact of Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction on Employee Engagement in Jeddah's Private Healthcare Sector
Yousif Shaowsh, Halah Altayb, Abdullah Arkoubi and Tayeb Brahimi
Human Capital and Organizational Performance: Work Stress in Saudi Arabia, Prevalence, Outcomes and Interventions
Parallel Sessions 27th November 2025
Session 3C
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Human Capital, Education, and Artificial Intelligence
(Room 315 - Library - 1st floor)
Session Chair: Dr Sarah Osailan
Mohamed Alzafarani and Manzar Ahmed
Workforce Development and Human Capital for Global Trade Readiness in Saudi Arabia: Aligning with Vision 2030
Naif Baghlaf and Muhammad Yar Khan
Advancing Vision 2030 through Education: SDG Awareness, Governance, and Sustainable Practices among Saudi University Students
Muhammad Yar Khan
Women in Leadership and Sustainable Business: Evidence on Gender-Governance-Performance Links toward SDG 5
Taghreed Beheri, Hanadi Simbawa, Reem Alharbi and Dr. Uzma Javed
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employee Performance in The Context of Saudi Arabia
Hashem Taher and Muhammad Yar Khan
Financial Auditing being synchronized with Quality Education (SDG 4)
Sarfinaz Hanbazaza and Muhammad Khan
Technology-Driven Transformations in the Accounting Profession: Stakeholder Perceptions from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Session 4A
Finance, ESG, and Technological Innovation for Economic Resilience
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Effat Museum Main Hall - Ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Dr. Fadi Shiyyab
Esraa Alblushi and Muhammad Yar Khan
Enhancing Trust and Efficiency: Determinants of Blockchain Technology Adoption for Zakat Payment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Wed Al-Nafie and Muhammad Khan
Corporate Responsibility, Green Finance, and Innovation for Environmental Performance: Insights from NEOM’s Vision 2030 Sustainability Agenda
Soha Abunassif and Muhammad Yar Khan
The Impact of Female Participation on Boards and ESG Disclosure: Evidence from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Mai Mustafa Malasi and Muhammad Yar Khan
The Role of Generative AI and Automation in Transforming Accounting Practices in Saudi Arabia
Rahaf Aljuaid
Remittances & Migrant Workforce Evaluating the Impact of Migrant Labor on Gulf Economies
Ahmed Alsaiwed and Rozina Shaheen
Integrating ESG and Enterprise Risk Management: Enhancing Resilience in a Volatile World of Tariffs and Trade
Parallel Sessions
27th November 2025
Session 4B
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Financial Innovation, Organizational Culture, and Global Market Dynamics
(Room 106 Training Room ground floor)
Session Chair: Dr. Muhammed Yar Khan
Sarah F. Oqbi, Hind Belhabib and hala etaiwi
Unraveling the Fabric of Organizational Culture in Tech Startups
Ahmed Bondagji, Khawlah Khalid, Shoug Alsaedi and AdnanAhmed Sheikh
The Role of FinTech Adoption in Shaping Generational Investment Behaviors: A Conceptual Study
Sarah Oqbi
Catalyzing Sustainable Real Estate: The Strategic Role of Green Sukuk in Saudi Arabia’s ESG Transition
Abdullah Aljiffry and Rozina Shaheen
Dividend Smoothing as a signal of corporate resilience: comparative evidence from global equity markets
Zuhair Natto and Rozina Shaheen
Modeling Volatility Cycles in Emerging Markets: Evidence from the Saudi Financial Market Using the MF2-GARCH Model
Mashhour Ziadi and Rozina Shaheen
Forecasting the Impacts of Economic Diversification on Living Standards in Saudi Arabia:using A VAR-Based Time Series Model
Session 4C
Financial Integration, Market Volatility, and Sustainable Development
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
(Room 315 - Library - 1st floor)
Session Chair: Edib Smolo
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Abdulaziz Alharby and Muhammad Yar Khan
Accounting Students’ Awareness and Intentions for Sustainability Practices: Evidence from Jeddah Universities, Saudi Arabia
Emran Hakeem and Rozina Shaheen
Modeling Volatility Dynamics and Systemic Risk in U.S. Blue-Chip Firms: Evidence from GARCH-M and Connectedness Models
Mohammed Hakeem and Rozina Shaheen
Macro Determinants of Green Finance Costs: Evidence from U.S. Market Returns
Khawlah Khalid
Sectoral Volatility in the Saudi Stock Market: Evidence from ARCH, GARCH, and EGARCH Models (2021–2024)
Shouq Alsaedi
Global Integration of the Saudi Stock Market with International Equity Markets: Evidence from VAR and VECM Models
Post-MSCI Inclusion
Tala Alsaati and Phd Rozina Shaheen
Determinants of Development Finance in Ocean Economies: An Empirical Analysis of Blue Finance
Parallel Sessions 27th November 2025
Session 4D
Financial Integration, Governance, and Digital Transformation
Session Chair: Dr. Rim Boussaada
Farah Naz and Muhammad Yar Khan Do Emerging Markets’ Financial Systems Drive CrossBorder M&As? Evidence from China and India
Muhammad Yar Khan and Minhas Sadiq
Stock Return Behaviour Across Crises: The Impact of Macroeconomic Indicators, Firm Characteristics, Political Stability and Governance: Evidence from Asian Economies
Maria Sultana and Muhammad Yar Khan
FinTech-Driven Digital Inclusion and Renewable Energy Transition: The Moderating Role of Governance Quality in Emerging Asian Economies
Ashraf Qardash and Ahmed Ismail
The impact of upgrading container terminal system on enhancing operational process in aden container container terminal 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 4E
FinTech, Consumer Behavior, and Sustainable Economic Development
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Session Chair: Dr. Rozina Shaheen
Adnan Farooq, Hina Asghar and Dr Amir Rajpoot Online Consumer Experience: A Systematic Literature Review
Shahid Iqbal, Iftikhar Ahmad and Muhammad Yar Khan
FinTech and Financial Inclusion: A Pathway to Sustainable Development in Pakistan
Muhammad Yar Khan and Anam Javeed Beyond Convenience and Security: A Trust-Integrated Framework for Digital Wallet Adoption
Rehana Naqvi and Muhammad Yar Khan From Awareness to Action: The Mediating Role of Consumer Attitude in Green Marketing and Purchase Intentions in Pakistan
