Tag: Islamic economy
Opinion: Muslims, the world’s last great untapped market
From halal mozzarella to smart hijabs, faith-driven consumers are demanding products that dovetail with their modern lifestyles. A look at where the market is headed – and when
Opinion: Why more businesses are taking advantage of the growing Halal economy
In recent years we have been able to observe a phenomenal growth in some economical sectors. One such sector is the global Islamic economy.
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.
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: 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.
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: Five key factors driving Islamic finance growth
Regulating the Islamic finance sector and defining its frameworks and references will not only expand the market further, but also enhance its social and economic impact on many countries.
UAE: MoE launches Halal Accreditation Service, ESMA interactive global map
The minister confirmed that the UAE is currently leading global efforts to assess the size of the Islamic economy sector through a specialised study being undertaken by the concerned authorities in the UAE.
UAE: DAFZA’s Strategy for Islamic Economy
DAFZA’s Strategy for Islamic Economy is based on strategic initiatives involving the Islamic economy and halal sectors
UAE, UK keen to explore Islamic finance synergies
London Lord Mayor looks forward to further strengthening the existing relationship and exploring synergies in Islamic finance between the City of London and the DIEDC.
UAE: Revamped Islamic Economy strategy 2017-2021 on the cards
The global Fiqh league, to be established in collaboration with the centre’s strategic partners, will be the first international, legally independent non-profit scientific body of its kind in the world.
Islamic investment opportunities on the rise between the UAE and the UK
This ambitious vision coincides with the aspirations of the UK and the UAE to increase bilateral trade to Dh120 billion by 2020.
Dubai makes big strides in key Islamic economy sectors
Remarkable progress has been achieved in three strategic sectors of Islamic economy – Islamic finance, halal trade and industry, and Islamic lifestyle in the emirate.
Opinion: The Role of the Lifestyle Sector in the Islamic Economy
If a certain lifestyle unites a large proportion of people, as is the case with Islamic lifestyle, this promises significant opportunities.
Dubai’s 2017-2021 Islamic Economy strategy tied to GDP growth
By Shalini Seth, Media ME DUBAI – The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) on Tuesday announced what it calls a “refreshed” growth strategy for the next five years until 2021, after multiple sessions of stakeholder engagement, with the objective of measuring and expanding its impact on the UAE’s gross domestic product, or GDP. THREE PILLARS, […]
UAE: Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre organises workshop
The event included entities from the public and private sectors that have collaborated with DIEDC for the past three years on achieving the strategy’s objectives, developing programmes and initiatives
GIES: Stakeholders in Islamic economy need to focus on start-ups
There’s huge market potential in e-commerce, where only 1 per cent of commerce in Muslim countries is done online for the time being.
GIES: Sheikh Mohammed says Islamic Economy has proved its efficiency over the years
“The Islamic Economic system has been tested by various international financial institutions, and we have started reaping the benefits of this system.”
UAE: ‘Too many authorities, and not enough Sharia scholars’
Some economists have forecast that the slowdown in economic activity will lead to a new round of debt-inspired refinancings at big Dubai corporates.
Opinion: Global Halal Market Growing Bigger
The halal economy — encompassing everything from banking and finance to food and beauty products — is on the rise.
