Category: Islamic Economy
UAE: Pret-A-Cover™ Buyers Lane 2019, The Retail Summit Edition
In addition to the smashing speaker line-up, attendees will have first-time access to the action-packed modest lifestyle showcases of Pret-A-Cover™ Buyers Lane 2019 being exhibited at The Retail Summit’s very own The Market Place.
Malaysia: HDC committed to turning Malaysia into a high-income economy
The Islamic economy is being embraced globally, so becoming an integral part of the international system and further expanding opportunities for the international community’s participation is essential.
Global cooperation ‘can open new doors for Islamic Finance’
GCC countries, during the past three decades, have employed the bilateral cooperation as a factor to promote brotherly countries and unite efforts to succeed in the initiatives and plans set in this regard.
Opinion: SDG 17, SDG 5: Islamic economy needs to play as a team, listen to women
When speaking about Islamic Social Finance Daud Vicary mentions SDG 5: Gender Equality, and says: “It’s not just about women having a voice. It is actually women being listened to.” And SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals.
UAE: Calling All Entrepreneurs: Falcon Network launches funding application process
The Falcon Network, a pioneering new network of impact-driven angel investors, has today announced its first call for submission for funding for start-ups based in high growth markets.
UAE: First Of Its Kind Halal Trade And Marketing Center In Dubai To Help Support Islamic Economy Startups
In the fast growing $252 billion Halal trade market, a clear gap of sales and marketing support needs for the Halal economy companies was identified.
X8 Crypotocurrency Gets Halal Certification From Islamic Scholars
CCN reported Monday that Islamic scholars have certified Swiss financial technology firm X8 for its digital currency as a form of investment for Muslim investors.
Halal certification system: Lack of global alignment increases costs for food firms
Can Halal Certification and Accreditation achieve a successful regulatory alignment that other food industries have achieved over the years?
State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19
Launched at the recent GIES 2018 you can now download your free issue of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19 here. The only Report that gives you the facts and figures for the Halal Industry worldwide, a must have for anyone in the business. Description The State of the Global Islamic […]
Malaysia dominates the Islamic economy, but the UAE is hoping to close the gap
Malaysia can lay claim to be the center of the world’s global Islamic economy, but the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hot on its heels, according to new research.
UAE Presents Its Halal Food Model At OIC Meeting
The UAE participated in the 13th session of the General Assembly of the Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries, SMIIC, part of the OIC, which convened in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
UAE: New angel investor group targets impact investments in Muslim countries
A new group of 40-plus angel investors have banded together to create The Falcon Network, which is looking to invest in start-ups in the Muslim world.
UAE: Global Islamic Economy Summit Addresses Industry 4.0, Power Of Blockchain
Dubai aims to unify the global efforts to promote the Islamic economy and to create an environment in which everyone will work to develop an integrated Islamic economic model.
‘International Halal Accreditation Forum’ In Singapore Discusses Halal Trade Promotion
The forum, which discussed a range of topics on its agenda, aims to promote the halal industry and support the global trade in halal products.
UAE: DAFZA and DIEDC launches first of its kind Halal Trade and Marketing Center
HTMC is a global business development center focused on the Halal economy opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of Halal economy products and services.
UAE: Emirate ranks first globally across five Islamic economy sectors
The five sectors dominated by the UAE include halal food, halal travel, modest fashion, halal media and recreation, and halal pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Sharjah Chamber organizes a workshop on the requirements of Halal certification
The workshop aimed to introduce import and export laws and regulations in the UAE, as well as to review other regulations and mechanisms adopted by ESMA – Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology.
Dubai Crown Prince unveils plan to hold Islamic Economy Week
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued directives to hold the Islamic Economy Week from October 27 to November 1.
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?
The intention is to provide transparency and reliability, whilst aiming to boost the sector’s presence in the international market, in turn benefiting producers worldwide.
UAE provides technical support to the Philippines to unify the Halal industry
The UAE, supports the Halal products sector in Republic of the Philippines, through technical cooperation and exchange of experiences.
