Category Archives: Islamic Economy

UAE: Experts set to discuss future of Halal industry in GIES Virtual Series 14/7/20
05/07/2020

DIEDC is organising the series of virtual sessions until end-2020. ...

UAE to boost Halal exports to strengthen Islamic economy
21/06/2020

This collaboration with ECI will further contribute to advancing the UAE’s leading position in the ...

UAE: Dubai well placed to lead Islamic Economy’s contributions to reviving regional, international economy
14/06/2020

Dubai has taken “significant strides" towards becoming the global capital of the Islamic economy. ...

Brazil has potential for diversification in halal market
11/06/2020

Brazil has great potential to supply the Muslim market beyond just beef and poultry. ...

UAE: Global Islamic Economy Summit rescheduled to November 2021
02/06/2020

The organisers will host a series of virtual sessions, including workshops, panel discussions, webinars, and ...

Opinion: Fundamental commonalities exist between Russia and the Muslim world
02/06/2020

With 20 million Muslims by some estimates, Russia has by far the largest Muslim population ...

Singapore: OneAgrix appoints Managing Director for Middle East and Europe
19/05/2020

OneAgrix, the global B2B e-commerce platform, has officially appointed Matthew Hoffer. ...

COVID-19 Relief: ITFC unveils $850m emergency funding for Islamic nations
12/04/2020

An additional fund – the ‘Recovery Response Program’ (RRP) – earmarks another $550 million for ...

UAE: DIEDC outlines 2020 action plan, reviews progress of initiatives
25/03/2020

Islamic economy strikes the required balance when it comes to wealth accumulation and distribution. ...

Opinion: How Mohammed bin Salman’s biggest gamble may cost him the throne
14/03/2020

The period of stability in Saudi Arabia has passed. ...

UAE: The ISLAMICA500 has released the list of the 50 Global Leaders of the Islamic Economy
25/02/2020

Never in history, was the need to recognize its global leaders so important. ...

UAE: ISO-level halal standards ‘key to Islamic economy’
17/02/2020

Dr Rehab Al Ameri, secretary-general of IHAF, noted the importance of facilitating the development of ...

Dubai Chamber calls for investing in food industries, focusing on halal food and innovative agriculture products
17/02/2020

The main F&B items imported by Dubai in the Q1-Q3 2019 period were fruits and ...

AED85 billion investment opportunities in UAE Islamic economy
17/02/2020

Islamic spending on food and beverages has grown by 1.6%, as it is expected to ...

UAE: IHAF and ESMA showcasing Halal Industry Opportunities at Gulfood 2020
16/02/2020

They will also be highlighting the importance of harmonised standards in halal trade. ...

EU: Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) to hold Round Table at HALAL HANNOVER
23/01/2020

For the first time ever, the world’s largest summit on the Islamic economy is coming ...

Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
22/01/2020

The Board will serve under the supervision of Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of ...

UAE: DIEDC Reviews Progress of 2019 Initiatives, Plans for 2020
23/12/2019

In 2019, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has made great strides in consolidating Dubai’s status ...

Indonesia encourages sharia economy to boost SMEs
07/12/2019

Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin discusses a wide range of topics - domestic, international, and ...

Turkey, Malaysia, Qatar can pioneer in Islamic Finance
04/12/2019

Touching on Turkey's Istanbul Finance Center project, expected to be completed in 2022, Al-Jaida expressed ...