Category: Finance & Investment
SDGs: An ETF To Save The World
Due to the unique way the Impact Shares ETFs are structured, every dollar invested in SDGA translates into money for economic development projects worldwide.
SDGs: What will it take to fix flailing SDG funding?
The international community is not acting fast enough to mobilize finance for the Sustainable Development Goals, experts gathered at the Financing for Development Forum told Devex.
Entrepreneur development minister starts working visit to Russia’s Tatarstan
He will represent the government at the 11th International Economic Summit themed “Russia — Islamic World: Kazan Summit 2019” during the period held under the patronage of the President of Tatarstan.
Opinion: Economy 4.0 is here to stay
There is a race between countries and companies to provide platforms and create ecosystems to benefit from this innovation. These new technologies are disruptive and will change every aspect of our lives.
Activating the Global Rich to Close the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Gap
Glocalities’ Report is a Contribution to the Move Humanity Conference – Activating the Global Rich to Close the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Gap.
UAE: ECI partners with JIACC to promote trade and investment
The partnership seeks to support the Halal industry as well as to strengthen the bilateral business and trade relations between the UAE and Italy.
UAE: Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Expands Footprint to Far East
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of DIEDC, and Raymond Yip, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, signed the agreement during an official visit.
In rich countries, the middle class is getting smaller and smaller, generation by generation
The “economic influence” of the middle class has also dropped sharply over time, said the OECD report, which was published on April 10.
Malaysia: Brahim’s seeks white knights
KUALA LUMPUR: BRAHIM’s Holdings Bhd is looking for potential joint venture partner or buyer for its catering arm Brahim’s SATS Sdn Bhd, executive chairman Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad said.
UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce to invest £200m in Pakistan
They said investors were keen to establish ‘Halal food chains’ in major centres like Karachi and invest in sports and surgical instruments industry.
Popular discontent rises in Brunei as economy falters
The country has been courting Chinese investments to try to diversify its economy, but the younger Bruneians will not enjoy the same benefits as previous generations.
SDGs: Goals of ending poverty, inequality doomed without financial fix, U.N. says
Marketplaces for industries such as digital technology must not be concentrated in only a few parts of the world because tight control can depress competition and stagnate wages, said Navid Hanif.
Indonesia Halal Economy and Strategy Roadmap 2018/2019 Launched!
With the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia aims to be the Engine of the Global Halal Economy. They have produced with DinarStandard their Halal Economy & Strategy Roadmap.
Saudi Arabia eager to tap into $2.1trn global market for halal products
The Kingdom, along with other Middle Eastern countries, is looking to develop business links with Malaysia which has become one of the world leaders in the halal industry.
Malaysia: Halal Cluster Network with Halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain
First MOUs signed for groundbreaking collaboration under the Halal Cluster Network with halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain during MIHAS.
Malaysia: Islamic finance should be the next step for Halal Trade sector
World Halal Conference discussed the industry’s needs and build new capabilities. Ensuring that Islamic finance is complied with should be the next step forward for the Halal trade industry.
Malaysia to enhance halal certification system in push towards global hub
Wan Azizah highlighted that the academy has led to the introduction of a halal journal, a compendium of international researches within the halal supply chain in the relevant industries.
Malaysia: Conference presents Strategic Direction for the Halal Economy
The 11th World Halal Conference (WHC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, facilitated discussions on the ever-growing need for the industry to reflect on its existing strengths; and to build new capabilities.
Sustainable business is good business: Creating financial tipping points for the Global Goals
Almost four years into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is clear that the actions we are taking are not transformational enough, nor at the scale and pace needed.
Dubai: Sarwa launches Halal, SRI portfolios
Dubai-based startup Sarwa has launched its Halal and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) portfolios and has lowered the minimum to open up an account to $500.
