10th World Islamic Economic Forum Details Unveiled In Kuala Lumpur

The annual forum will highlight Dubai’s pursuit to play a key role in shaping the $8 trillion Islamic economy, and introduce new features to celebrate Dubai. The new features include:

•  Ideapad: Technology & Innovation Showcase – Platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to give a 15-minute pitch on stage to capture the attention, interest, and potentially, investment, of the forum’s international audience
•  Business Exchange – Business match-making programme where selected companies give a three-minute pitch about their business, followed by a networking session with delegates.

There will also be a specialised session on the second day of the Forum to inaugurate and drive the Halal bio-economy agenda focusing on food security, healthcare and well-being of the global Muslim community. ‘Mobilising Capital from Waqf, Pension Funds and Unit Trusts: Developing Best Practices’ is another panel discussion which will be introduced at the 10^th WIEF.

These new features will complement the current programme which includes panel discussions, Masterclass sessions, networking events and the Marketplace of Creative Arts Festival (MOCAFest).

Key topics of the 10^th WIEF include:

• Global Economic Outlook: Developing a Resilient Model for Developing Economies
• Global Financial Landscape
• Islamic Finance’s Pivotal Role in Enabling Trade & Streamlining the Halal Supply Chain
• Socialising Education and the Role of Universities
• Retaining Young Talents
• Sustainable Urban Planning – Creating Smart Infrastructure and Holistic Communities
• Rise of Women Entrepreneurs – Developing a Peer Network

The Honourable (Hon.) Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of the WIEF Foundation said; “The Islamic economy is not insulated from happenings around the world and our focus, at the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation, is bringing to the fore opportunities which will ensure continued progress for the economy and the people. Three ways we can achieve this are by exploring prospects in smaller, non-majority Muslim markets, leveraging the continued growth of Islamic finance and, represented in our theme for 10^th WIEF, forging innovative partnerships for business success.

“The upcoming 2015 Asean integration, as well as the increasing purchasing power of Muslim consumers, underscores the strong growth potential of the Islamic economy. Our priority for the 10^th WIEF is bringing global leaders, businesses and all members of the community together to realise these opportunities for sustainable development worldwide. We all have a part to play.”

His Excellency (H.E.) Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry said, “The Arab world offers one of the most comprehensive and attractive Islamic capital market systems in the world, and Dubai, already the region’s key business hub, is the gateway for businesses to unlock the potential of the Islamic economy across the Gulf and wider Middle East.”

“The close collaboration between the WIEF Foundation, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Dubai Capital of Islamic Economy in preparation for this forum is testament to the success formula of innovative partners for economic growth, and we are confident that more such partnerships will be forged when global leaders and businesses converge in Dubai for the 10^th WIEF,” he added.

Originally published on www.cpifinancial.net