IRSHAD IMAMUDEEN
KUALA LUMPUR
The SIRAT Global Forum 2026, held recently in Malaysia was a historic milestone with the participation of three distinguished Sri Lankans: Ihsan Wahid, as a keynote speaker; Ash Shaikh Yoosuf Mufthi, as a keynote speaker; and . Fazul Jiffry, who received the prestigious GLOBAL GOLDEN MALAYSIA AWARD. Their contributions added immense value to both the Forum and the Sri Lankan community, showcasing the nation’s thought leadership on a global stage.
The Sirat Global Forum is more than a conference; it is a movement in motion. Guided by its philosophy SIRAT: Strengthening Roots & Aspiration Together, the Forum unlocks cross‑border opportunities, catalyses strategic partnerships, and accelerates sustainable growth.
With five core pillars – Global Alliances, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Education & Leadership, and Social Impact – Sirat translates vision into action. The inaugural Forum united 750 delegates from 20 countries and 35 visionary speakers, living its powerful tagline: “Connecting Roots. Creating Futures.”
Leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and youth came together in energy, unity, and purpose, shaping a resilient, forward‑looking global ecosystem.

