The Maldives Zakat House has announced the panelists for the first session of the International Zakat Conference 2026 (INZAC 2026).
Titled “Deconstructing the Domino Effect: Mapping the Journey from Financial Stress to Social Exclusion,” the session will bring together representatives from social protection, housing and financial inclusion to discuss the challenges surrounding financial vulnerability.
The panel will feature Suneetha Abdulla, Director General of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA); Ahmed Aslam, Acting Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Real Estate Management at the Housing Development Corporation (HDC); and Thaif Ahmed Rushdy, Deputy Manager of the Financial Inclusion Section at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).
The discussion will be moderated by Mariyam Maasha Musthafa, Zakat Aamil at the Maldives Zakat House.
Bringing together perspectives from different sectors, the session will focus on the relationship between financial stress and social vulnerability, highlighting the importance of understanding the challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
The session forms part of INZAC 2026, which will feature three thematic sessions, each comprising a keynote address followed by a panel discussion. The conference aims to encourage dialogue and knowledge-sharing on contemporary challenges in zakat and Islamic social finance, including approaches to addressing vulnerability and strengthening socioeconomic resilience.
INZAC 2026 will be held on 28 October 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Islamic Centre in Malé City.
The Maldives Zakat House will announce the panelists for the remaining sessions in the coming days.