Dr Meshari Al-Daihani attained a B.A. in accounting at Kuwait University-College of Business Administration, a foundational degree that provided him with a strong understanding of financial principles, which he later applied to Islamic finance. He then pursued a master in Accounting at Al al-Bayt University – Jordan, and a Master's in Islamic Finance and Banking with high distinction from the recognised College of Business at the Northern University of Malaysia (UUM), an AACSB accredited with a ranking of 400 in QS 2024, 90th in Asia and 2nd in Malaysia (2 Master degrees). In addition, He has attained a PhD in Islamic Finance and Banking with high distinction from the recognised Academy of Islamic Studies at the University of Malaya (UM) with a ranking of 65 in QS 2024, 16th in Asia and 1st in Malaysia. As an accomplished and passionate academician. Dr. Al-Daihani has dedicated over five years to academic and research in Islamic finance-related disciplines. Dr Al-Daihani has obtained many professional certificates in Islamic Finance (Islamic Financial Planner (IFP) IBFIM.His professional certifications further underscore Dr. Al-Daihani's expertise in Islamic finance. He is a certified Shariah Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) from AAOIFI, a Vocational Master in Islamic Economics from EAIFE, and an Islamic Certified Trainer from the Islamic Economic Club-Kuwait University. These certifications not only demonstrate his comprehensive knowledge in Islamic finance but also his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in his field.Islamic Certified Trainer (Islamic Economic Club-Kuwait University). Dr. Al-Daihani's research has made a significant Impact in the field of Islamic finance. His publications in top-quartile indexed journals, including numerous articles in peer-reviewed indexed Scopus and Web of Science publishers, have contributed to the body of knowledge in Islamic finance. His work, including publications in the Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research (Emerald), International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development (IGI Global Publishing), Sustainability (MDPI) and Computers in Human Behaviour Reports (Elsevier) (forthcoming), among others, have been well-received. He has also shared his insights as a speaker at many conferences, webinars, seminars and workshops, further amplifying the influence of his research.

Dr Jazlan Jamaluddin is a senior lecturer and family medicine specialist at Universiti Malaya (UM), based in the Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine. Before joining UM, he served for more than ten years in the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), working across primary, secondary and tertiary care, and gaining experience in both rural and urban communities. These years of service gave him a strong, practical understanding of how healthcare functions on the ground, how health systems operate and how patient centred care can be strengthened. During his time in MOH, he also conducted research in real clinical settings, adding depth and relevance to his academic work. At UM, he now combines teaching, clinical practice and research, guiding students and trainees while continuing to provide frontline care. His research focuses on chronic disease management, medication optimisation and patient self management in primary care. He has written or co written numerous peer reviewed journal articles and contributes regularly to national and international primary care publications. He has received multiple awards at national and regional scientific conferences and is actively involved in national professional committees, editorial boards and the development of clinical guidelines. His work is relevant to Malaysian healthcare while also aligning with broader global health priorities. He welcomes collaboration with partners who value practical insight and evidence based approaches, drawing on deep experience across healthcare levels, a strong academic platform at UM and access to primary care networks that support meaningful, locally grounded research.

Dr. Firdaus Sahran is currently a senior lecturer at the Department of Computer System and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Universiti Malaya in 2024. His research focuses on computer networking, specifically software-defined networking (SDN), security, and analytics, aiming to enhance the security and efficiency of modern network infrastructures. Passionate about talent development, he actively mentors students and leads initiatives that foster collaboration between academia and industry. Dr. Firdaus is a member of the IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Young Professionals, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and research in academia and industry.