SOUTH TANGERANG – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, through its Master’s Degree Programs, hosted an International Guest Lecture held at the Smart Class Room, 3rd Floor, FEB Building, Jalan Ibnu Sina, Ciputat.

The event featured distinguished international speaker Malika Ouacha, Ph.D. (Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Zakat Foundation Institute, USA, and Research Fellow at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands), who delivered a presentation titled "Cross-Border Islamic Philanthropy: Strategic Management of Diaspora Capital for Sustainable Development." The interactive session was moderated by Sucayono, S.E., M.Sc., a faculty member of the Management Study Program at FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.

The event was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of FEB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Dr. Sofyan Rizal, M.Si., accompanied by faculty members and the executive management of the FEB Postgraduate Programs.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Sofyan Rizal emphasized the strategic importance of international academic forums in broadening the global perspectives of postgraduate students.

"This initiative reflects our commitment to broadening the international insights and global academic vision of FEB postgraduate students. Going forward, international events of this caliber will be organized regularly to sustain and enhance the academic quality and excellence of our master’s programs," stated Dr. Sofyan Rizal.

The agenda commenced with a comprehensive keynote presentation by Dr. Malika Ouacha on the strategic role of cross-border Islamic philanthropy and the management of diaspora capital to drive sustainable development goals. This was followed by an engaging Q&A and interactive discussion session with postgraduate students and faculty members.

The International Guest Lecture concluded with a token of appreciation presentation and a group photo session featuring the faculty leadership, guest speaker, moderator, and attendees. (AC)