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This book represents a collective effort. The analysis was supported
by a superb research team, led by Faisal Ghori. As research director
for the book, Faisal recruited and managed a strong team of
researchers, overseeing the research for all chapters while providing
valuable input for the book overall. Faisal also provided significant
drafting support for Chapter 9. His efforts were at the core of this
endeavor and were pivotal to its completion.
Angel Leu, in addition to leading the research for Chapter 1, also
provided comprehensive support in preparing the full manuscript
and managing its finalization. Her contributions have been critical to
completing this project on time. Andrew Goodman provided out-
standing research for Chapters 2 and 5, and also provided strong
drafting support for Chapters 5 and 10. Hisham Mabrook supported
the research for Chapter 3 and provided a thorough review of the
Islamic finance sector. Alex Campbell supported Chapter 4, contribut-
ing helpful overall research as well as transaction-specific information.
Andreea Ursu provided thorough research for Chapter 6,
exploring Gulf investments in emerging markets in detail. Chapter 7
benefited from research support by Farhan Abbasi and Marjan
Tabari, who compiled a comprehensive memo on Islamic invest-
ments. Chapter 8 was supported by Chris Blauvelt, who researched
the challenging topic of disclosure practices. Alper Gokgoz provided
a thorough research memo on sourcing Gulf capital for Chapter 9.
Chapter 10, on the implications of Gulf activities for global invest-
ment strategies, was insightfully researched by Adil Syed. Victoria
Zyp provided robust research for Chapter 11, exploring approaches
for regulating Gulf investments. Chapter 12, on Islamic finance capa-
bilities in global financial institutions, was well researched by Sabrina
Siddiqui.
Rafi-uddin Shikoh, in addition to providing general input, sup-
ported the drafting of Chapter 6. Shira Mazor assisted in the format-
ting of the manuscript. Abdur-Rahman Syed, Imran Javaid, and
Zohaib Patel provided general input and support. Munir Zilanawala,

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