Category Archives: Islamic Economy

Opportunities aplenty: Covid-19 pushes e-commerce and food security for halal food industry
18/11/2020

A summing of the the Halal section of the State of the Global Islamic Economy ...

UAE: State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020/21 Launch
16/11/2020

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has announced the results of the 8th SGIER. ...

Online: IFN On Air Forum – Halal Business: 2 November 2020
28/10/2020

Bridging Halal businesses to Islamic finance in this first of a kind forum. ...

Online: GIES Virtual Series discusses new age of digital retail
23/10/2020

The 5th session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit virtual series discussed the new age ...

UAE: DAFZA launches second edition of the Halal Guidebook
09/09/2020

The guide details the opportunities around core Halal economy sectors, outlines trends and provides strategic ...

UAE: IHAF leads discussion on ways to resolve global halal trade challenges
07/09/2020

Industry leaders discussed how the traditional business models of on-site assessment had become severely restricted. ...

Gateway Global reorganises for the post-Covid era
21/07/2020

It will restructure its operations into a “not-for-profit”, reincorporating as a new entity. ...

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 ...