University of Novi Pazar Hosts Major International Conference "Circular Economy and Islamic Finance" Attended by Leaders in the Field from Around the World

During the full-day program, discussions focused on sustainability, justice, and the role of the Islamic moral economy in contemporary society.

The gathering was addressed by the Rector of the University, Professor Dr. Suad Bećirović and Mufti Professor Dr. Mevlud Dudić. Keynote lectures were delivered by Prof. Dr. Habib Ahmedfrom Durham University in Great Britain and Dr. Ahmet Albayrak, Vice President of Kuveyt Turk Islamic Bank in Turkey.

Certificates of appreciation were presented by the organizers to the gold, silver, and bronze sponsors, as well as the media patrons, for their support of the conference.

Four panels were held at the conference, featuring distinguished experts and researchers from home and abroad:

• Fawad Khaleel, Edib Smolo, Mohammad Al Saghir, Suad Bećirović, Haris Zogić
• Sanaullah Ansari, Sarah A. Tobin, Dino Selimović, Karim Bendjelloun Touimi
• Šemsudin Plojović, Almir Pramenković, Haris Zogić, Eldin Dobardžić
• Dženis Bajramović, Enver Avdić, Nedžad Gušić, Admir Mešković

Topics of discussion included morality in markets, the circular economy, sustainable development, and the future of the Islamic moral economy in the Balkans.

The conference concluded with a gala dinner and social gathering of participants, who once again confirmed that Novi Pazar is becoming an important hub for academic and professional cooperation in the region and beyond.