The head of the master's programme "Modern Asian and MENA studies," Elmira Imamkulieva, spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee on Developing the Investment Climate for Business.

On September 24, 2025, a meeting of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee on Developing the Investment Climate for Business was held in Moscow. The theme of the meeting was "Islamic Finance in Russia: from the Experience of the First Deals to Experimentation and Practical Implementation." The event was organized by the Moscow Government and the Department of Economic Policy and Development of the City of Moscow. The venue brought together representatives of banks, government bodies, business, and the academic community to discuss the Islamic finance market in Russia.

The discussion featured Elmira Imamkulieva, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, and head of the master's programme "Modern Asian and MENA studies." In her speech, she noted that the development of Islamic banking in Russia requires systematic professional training and emphasized the importance of cooperation between academia and business. Special attention was given to the role of educational outreach, which can ensure understanding and create sustainable demand for Islamic financial instruments.