Nigeria Becomes Fintech Capital of Africa
Nigeria`s Lagos has become the fintech capital of Africa. It recently overtook Kenya`s Nairobi as the main hub for fintech startups in the continent. …
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Wahed Invest To Offer Robo Advisory Services in South Africa
New York-based halal fintech firm Wahed has entered the South African market after receiving a regulatory license from the Financial Sector Conduct …
How ‘Halal’ Can Benefit My Business?
By ISA Halal
Halal certification can benefit your business in a dynamic market by indicating to Muslim and non-Muslim consumers alike that your …
Pandemic Offers Africa A Chance To Boost Sovereign Sukuk Sales
The financing required to rebuild economies in African nations following the coronavirus pandemic allows the continent to boost its share of Islamic …
Qatar FinTech Hub Announces Wave 2 Of Its Incubator, Accelerator Programs
22 FinTechs selected to take part in Wave 2 of the Incubator and Accelerator Programs to run from March until June 2021. The Qatar FinTech Hub …
Islamic Finance Could Reduce Poverty
Islamic finance could reduce poverty and the economic challenges associated with it. The way to do so would be to increase access to credit in some of …
Nigeria Needs To Develop Its Halal Value Chain To Compete Globally
Nigeria’s quest to become the leading hub for the Halal Market in Africa hinges on developing a robust value chain, that provides innovative products …
Strong Regulatory Framework Needed To Support Nigerian Halal Industry
For the Halal Industry to thrive in Nigeria and contribute to the nation’s economic development, a robust regulatory framework is required. “If Halal …
How Islamic Fintech Can Reduce Poverty & Unemployment?
Islamic fintech could reduce poverty and unemployment. It could reduce the scourges with the help of instruments such as easy payment and settlement …
COVID-19 Causes Global Halal Spending To Drop By 8% In 2020
How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting spending by Muslims on food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, modest fashion, travel, and media.
Global spending by …
Fintech Can Promote Islamic Finance In Nigeria, Jidda
The convergence of fintech and Islamic finance presents a transformative opportunity to reshape the industry, driving innovation and expanding access …
Nigeria Should Leverage Growing Halal Market To Diversify Its Economy
Non-oil export sectors provide immense opportunities for the growth of the global Halal market and are one area Nigeria can leverage and tap into to …
Islamic Fintech Playing An Important Role In Africa
The roll-out of shariah-based digital financial products will deepen Islamic Finance in Nigeria. Mr. Fahad Siddiqui, Co-Founder and Chief Operating …
Nigerian Official Urges Businesses To Explore $3 Trillion Halal Fund
The President, Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Adetokunbo Kayode has urged Nigerian businesses to embrace the Halal financial economy …
IHAF Growing Membership Worldwide
DUBAI — The credibility of the International Halal Accreditation Forum, IHAF, the world’s first halal accreditation network is further strengthened as …
Demand For Halal Pharmaceuticals Growing Globally
There should be no doubt now that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the way people think about their health. To combat this and many …
South African Muslim Tourism Gets A Boost
South African tourism is evolving rapidly, and one of the most significant trends is the increasing number of Muslim tourists visiting the country. …
Turkey`s Lira Stumbles Again Local Elections Loom
Turkey’s voters head to the polls on Sunday amid new, widespread worries about their currency, and with much at stake for investors in the …
Call To Adopt Islamic Economic, Banking System
LAHORE: Speakers at a conference stressed the need for adopting Islamic economic, finance and banking systems to address a host of economic problems …
Brunei Darussalam Now Among Top 10 Islamic Finance Markets
Brunei Darussalam continues to be among the top 10 best-performing Islamic finance markets out of 131 countries, as highlighted in the Thomson Reuters …
Saudi Food Imports Surging Due to Changing Consumption Patterns
DUBAI — A major shift in the food buying preferences of Saudi consumers is unlocking huge two-way trade opportunities in the Kingdom, according to a …
Quiet Power of Modest Fashion Hits the Catwalk In Africa
THE hijab (headscarf), among other items of so-called modest clothing, has become fashionable.
And while the catwalk usually evokes images of scantily …
Qatar Has Ninth-Strongest Islamic Finance Industry
The state of Qatar ranks ninth this year on the annually published Islamic Finance Country Index, showing considerable strength of its Islamic …
Islamic Finance Transaction Broadens Investor Base In Nigeria
At the time of the issue, Andrew Alli, AFC president, and chief executive said: “The core values of Islamic finance and the need to invest ethically …