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Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram is a distinguished academic and expert in Islamic finance, currently serving as a Professor at INCEIF University Malaysia. With extensive experience in academia and advisory roles, he has made significant contributions to the field of Islamic finance and jurisprudence. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah, UAE. He also served as the Executive Director of the International Shari'ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), established by Bank Negara Malaysia, until 2023.

Datuk Prof. Dr. Akram is actively involved in numerous key financial and advisory institutions, including being a member of the Bank Negara Malaysia Shari'ah Advisory Council, Chairman of the Shari'ah Board of Employees Provident Fund Malaysia (EPF), Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Council of Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA), and a member of the Shariah Supervisory Boards of Dubai Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Bank Musqat Meethaq Islamic Bank, and Eiger Trading Advisors Limited (UK). He is also a member of the Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts (FRACE), Central Bank of Nigeria, Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Committees of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), and President of the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance (ASAS). Additionally, he is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).

Prof. Akram holds a B.A. (Hons) in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legislation from the University of Jordan and a Ph.D. in Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He has authored numerous academic works and research papers in Islamic banking and finance and has been actively engaged in training professionals in the sector since 1999. As a registered Shariah Advisor for Islamic Securities with the Securities Commission of Malaysia, he has played a pivotal role in structuring sukuk issuances.

Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram has received several awards and recognitions, including the Zaki Badawi Award for Excellence in Shariah Advisory and Research, Most Outstanding Individual Contribution to Islamic Finance (KLIFF 2016), Malaysian Islamic Personality Award (2017/1439H) by the Government of Malaysia, and Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (2022), conferred by the King of Malaysia, carrying the title "Datuk". With a wealth of experience and expertise, Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram remains a highly respected figure in Islamic finance, contributing significantly to the global financial landscape.