Category: Islamic Economy
The Islamic economy: untapped opportunity for entrepreneurs?
“Muslim customers who value their culture and religious customs, were the main drivers of Islamic economy,” said Adil Mustapha, acting head of Islamic Finance at Thomson Reuters.
Yunus joins Dubai ruler to help shape UAE’s welfare project
The UAE is seeking assistance from Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus in designing a massive welfare programme it launched on Sunday to combat poverty.
Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015 concludes in Dubai
The second edition of GIES was attended by 3,500 visitors and stakeholders from the government, financial and investment sectors from more than 85 countries worldwide.
Dubai to aim to be hub for halal accreditation worldwide
Dubai Municipality is handling certification of halal establishments and products; the launch of an independent accreditation body is currently in its final stages.
Study explores untapped Islamic economy potential of the African market
A Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry study to be launched at Africa Global Business Forum reveals large investment opportunities in the untapped sectors.
Islamic fashion companies face challenges in new markets
It’s not just Muslims that look for Islamic fashion items. Some non-Muslims are also interested in halal or modest fashion, experts said at GIES.
Opinion: Urban Muslim youth are making an impact
“Young Muslim consumers are simply an untapped demographic for big brands and businesses,” says Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Editor-in-chief and Founder of Muslimgirl.net
Opinion: Islamic halal economy set to grow, say experts
Many products that were sharia-compliant by nature are now being certified as halal, contributing to the increase in the size of the halal economy.
CCM makes Malaysia proud at Islamic Economy Awards
The award marks yet another meaningful milestone for CCM in its continued commitment to Halal which spans over 15 years.
UAE: ESMA grants 20 companies Halal certification
The number of companies that hold the Halal National Mark certifications jumped to 33 companies despite the short span of tine after the launch.
Dubai ruler launches Global Islamic Economy gateway
Providing business and professional data on the main sectors of the Islamic economy, including food, finance, tourism, pharmaceuticals, fashion, and digital media.
Dubai: Nobel Peace laureate blasts global banking system
Muhammad Yunus said, “A global financial system that served the rich “was one reason why the whole planet remains entirely unsustainable”.
Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015 convenes in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated ‘Salaam Gateway and presented the Global Islamic Economy Awards for eight key categories.
Opinion: Global Islamic economy can bring welcome revitalisation
The Islamic economy stands in stark contrast to global economy with an increasingly viable elixir for stimulating global economic growth and success in the 21st century.
UAE: Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015: 5-6 October 2015
Dubai’s upcoming Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015 draws in distinguished leaders and industry experts from around the world.
Thousands Fed Tayyib Halal Ready to Eat Meals During Hajj
Tayyib Halal Ready to Eat meals made in United Arab Emirates by Saahtain Foods were distributed to tens of thousands needy pilgrims on the move.
UAE: State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2015-2016
Four Islamic countries, Malaysia, KSA, UAE and Bahrain, have received top rankings as the healthiest Islamic economy environments worldwide.
New report on start-up ecosystems in MENA
New report by WAMDA looks at some of the main trends in the start-up ecosystems in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon & UAE,
while highlighting some of the most prominent obstacles that need to be overcome.
UAE halal tourism investments to hit $350 billion in 5 years
United Arab Emirates is the fastest-growing halal market in the GCC region in terms of attracting or exporting Halal tourism products.
Opinion: Muslim travel industry projected to grow to $200 billion by 2020
This population segment offers one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, driven by products and services that are in line with Islamic beliefs.
