Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and Hong Kong Trade Development Council set to exchange knowledge and best practices in Islamic economy
Islamic economy
halal
Video: Are Muslims the world’s last great untapped market?
As the global Muslim population grows at a rapid pace, the potential of the Islamic economy is ripe for the picking.
halal
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. Arabian Business looks at where the market is headed – and when
DIEDC
Opinion: how Dubai can build the world’s greatest halal brands
The Islamic economy is growing at a ‘steady’ but ‘not rapid’ pace. Can Dubai change that?
Arcapita
Arcapita net income grows 50% in 2018
The Bahrain-based investment firm recently completed a $100 million equity-fund raising round to accelerate investment activity
Alia Khan IFDC
New fund launched to help modest fashion designers showcase talent
Islamic Fashion & Design Council announces launch of a fund to help emerging modest brands find success
![“A specific goal would be to [increase Islamic economy’s contribution to GDP] through efficient use of modern technology,” said DIEDC director general Essa Kazim.](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/cloud/2021/09/14/3YSdJUIP-Essa-Kazim.jpg)
DIEDC
Dubai aims to grow Islamic economy to make up 10% of GDP by 2021
Key focus sectors including Islamic finance, halal products and lifestyle areas such as fashion and tourism
Brand View
GIES 2018 concludes with call to adopt new technologies to advance Islamic economy
Brand View: Fourth edition of GIES 2018 attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Executive Council of Dubai