Category: GeoPolitics
Indonesia encourages sharia economy to boost SMEs
Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin discusses a wide range of topics – domestic, international, and economic – and said that his country plans to pay more attention to Halal tourism.
Saudi Arabia assumes 2020 G20 Presidency
The Kingdom has extended invitations to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Spain and the Swiss Confederation.
UAE: Global Launch of the State of the Islamic Economy Report 2019/20
DinarStandard said halal products attracted the lion’s share of investments, accounting for 54% of deal value, followed by Islamic finance at 42% and 4% in Islamic lifestyle, mainly in modest fashion and Muslim-friendly tourism.
Opinion: ‘Turkey was the saviour of Muslim Ummah’ – Malaysian PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad said the cooperation between the two countries will help to relieve the Muslim Ummah from being subjugated.
Brunei: To boost economy, Japan urges Brunei to ratify CPTPP The Pacific-wide free trade agreement
To boost economy, Japan urges Brunei to ratify CPTPP The Pacific-wide free trade agreement it has already come into force in 7 out of the 11 member countries Wardi Wasil – thescoop.co Japanese Ambassador to Brunei, Motohiko Kato, speaking during a media briefing at the Japanese Embassy in Kiulap on July 5, 2019. Photo: Wardi […]
What you need to know about Thirst Relief and how you can help free a community from poverty
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” Nelson Mandela
SDGs: “Current assault on nature is threatening human survival – transformative change is needed”
We are not on track to meet universal goals for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
The UAE signed a massive, $3.4 billion deal with China
“China is now the second largest economy in the world and Asia is now 50 percent of global GDP. A lot of countries like the UAE see huge market opportunities in China.”
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.
‘New Malaysia’ opens new dimension in bilateral ties — Argentinian envoy
He said Argentina is delighted with the latest development especially under the leadership of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, which saw more initiatives developed after he came to power last year.
Halal ink: Muslim-majority Indonesia set for polls
The Muslim-majority nation’s biggest-ever polls — with more than 190 million voters and 245,000 candidates vying for the presidency, parliament and local positions — is largely a referendum.
‘The clock is ticking’ on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN deputy chief
The economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development call for “a fully integrated approach” that engages everyone.
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.
Is it time for the hospitality sector to align to the SDGs?
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has called on the food industry to follow the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to achieve the innovation required.
Infrastructure needed to achieve 72% of sustainable development goal targets
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 – global targets relating to poverty, health, the environment, peace and justice – will rely on infrastructure systems.
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.
UAE Minister of Food Security holds roundtable on Global Food Security Index
GFIA is the leading food security event in the region addressing food security challenges for the past 6 editions.
UAE and Uzbekistan explore trade, investment partnership prospects
As part of the Committee’s agenda, both countries agreed to enhance economic, trade and technical cooperation based on a number of policies and programmes.
Philippines looks to Malaysia for revival of BIMP-EAGA, barter trade
Malaysia has consistently been one of the Philippines’ strong trade partners, being the country’s 10th largest trading partner with a total bilateral trade at $6B.
