Philippines Recognizes Need for Enhanced Halal Promotion
Officials at the forefront of the Halal industry in the Philippines have emphasized the need to bolster the Halal promotion campaign, including the …
US Congress Members Urge PayPal to Lift Ban on Palestinian Businesses
While other financial service providers operate in the Palestinian territories, PayPal has singled …
Indonesia, Iran Partner for Halal Assurance
In a significant stride towards enhancing the assurance of halal products, the governments of …
Russia Kickstarts Halal Exports, with Malaysia as a Pioneer Customer
The robust domestic halal industry in Russia, driven by the Damate Group, Russia’s premier …
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Philippines Recognizes Need for Enhanced Halal Promotion
Officials at the forefront of the Halal industry in the Philippines have emphasized the need to …
US Congress Members Urge PayPal to Lift Ban on Palestinian Businesses
While other financial service providers operate in the Palestinian territories, PayPal has singled …
Indonesia, Iran Partner for Halal Assurance
In a significant stride towards enhancing the assurance of halal products, the governments of …
Russia Kickstarts Halal Exports, with Malaysia as a Pioneer Customer
The robust domestic halal industry in Russia, driven by the Damate Group, Russia’s premier …
How PEZA’s New Initiatives Are Transforming the Philippines’ Domestic Halal Industry
In a sweeping move to bolster the burgeoning halal industry in the Philippines, the Philippine …
VP Duterte Champions Philippine Halal Industry Boost
In a bid to boost tourism and better serve the Muslim community, the Philippines is setting its …
HDC and KOTRA Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Ties
The Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency …
Halal Demand Surge Spurs Sector Investment
The halal demand surge has sparked significant investment in the sector, driving growth and …
Indonesia Pushed to Lead Global Halal Industry
Indonesia’s Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, has emphasized the necessity for …
GCC Nations Embark on a Bold Quest for Economic Unity by 2025
In Muscat, the 68th preparatory meeting for the 119th Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee …
How Can Nigeria Capitalize On the Growing Halal Market?
The growing halal market in Nigeria, with its large Muslim population and abundant resources, is in …
Why Do We Need Local Halal Champions Everywhere
Introduction to Halal
Halal Standards
Local Halal Champions are individuals who play a vital role in …
How Can Gen Z Muslims Shake the Global Halal Industry?
The halal industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with a projected value of $3 …
GCC Economic Growth to Drop Significantly in 2023: World Bank
DUBAI – In its latest update released on Thursday, the World Bank lowered its 2023 economic …
Qatar & GCC Emerging As Leaders in Global Halal Economy
The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) reports that Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation …
Malaysia and Indonesia to Sign Halal Industry Deal in Jakarta
Malaysia and Indonesia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in June to promote …
Oman Ranks 5th in Arab Economics
The Sultanate of Oman ranks fifth in the Arab world in terms of the highest economic growth rates …
Saudi Arabia and Oman Sign 13 Major Investment Projects
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has concluded hosting a high-level delegation from …
GCC Countries To Thrive Despite Global Recession, Says PwC
With public finances enjoying a healthy surplus on the back of booming oil revenues and consumer …
Indonesia and Malaysia Join Forces to Fight Palm Oil Discrimination
Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s biggest producers of palm oil, agreed on Monday to work …
Was 2022 A Year Of Muslim Revival?
As 2023 begins, it is an opportune time to look back at the past year, which has given the Muslim …
Payment Of Hajj 2023 Fees For Locals Allowed in 3 Installments
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah formally announced on Thursday that Saudi nationals can now pay for …
Why Has Islamic Finance Not Been Able To Reduce Poverty in Muslim Countries?
Islamic finance is a financial system based on principles derived from the teachings of Islam. It …
Taliban Invite International Trade and Investment in Afghanistan
As Afghanistan confronts isolation and the suspension of some humanitarian activities due to …
Top 5 Challenges for the Global Halal Industry
The global halal industry, which refers to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods …
Palestinian Economy Reels Under COVID-19 Impact, Enduring Poverty and Unemployment
We often talk about the spectacular growth the global Halal economy has experienced during the past …
Türkiye, Indonesia, Malaysia Among Top 20 Halal Economy Exporters
Türkiye among the top 3 Islamic higher education markets besides making it to the top 5 nations in …
The IsDB Offers Solutions To Address Climate Challenges
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) joined the international community in accelerating …
Economic Recovery A Top Priority For ASEAN Leaders
To attain economic recovery, the ASEAN leaders last week pledged to cooperate with one another to …
Pakistan Pledges To Abolish Interest in Five Years
Dar says FSC’s order on interest-free banking to be implemented
The government announced on …
What Are the Lessons We Can Draw From Mihas 2022?
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) recently concluded the 18th edition of …
Vietnamese Firms Urged To Enter the Halal Industry
With roughly two billion Muslims worldwide and a growing market for halal goods, Vietnamese …
Pakistan Removed From Global ‘Terrorism’ Financing List
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog, …
Indonesia Consistently Shows Trade Surplus
Indonesia’s trade surplus likely remained elevated in September, albeit below the level …
Malaysia Aims To Be the World’s Halal Industry Hub
Malaysia has been at the forefront of the global Halal industry for the past few decades. Now, it …
What Should be the Future Direction of Islamic Economics & Finance?
Ideas generate knowledge, and research develops and shapes it. But what we choose to explore is …
Innovative and Creative MIHAS Awards 2022 Winners Elevate Halal Economy
Friday, 9 September 2022 – The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) through its …
MIHAS 2022 Opens Its Doors to Trade Visitors
Kuala Lumpur, 9 September 2022 – Malaysia’s position as the world’s leading halal hub received a …
The Notion of Halal is Universal, Says Malaysia’s Premier
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On Thursday, the prime minister of Malaysia said that halal products are popular with …
Halal Economy Succeeds as Product Demand from Muslim to non-Muslim Countries
Frost & Sullivan predicts that by 2030, the global Halal economy’s booming market would be …
18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2022)
This week, thousands of Thais will attend the 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase …
Saudi Arabia Renews $3bn Deposit to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has agreed to renew a $3bn deposit at Pakistan’s central bank to bolster the south …
Top 7 Halal Businesses Muslim Entrepreneurs Must Do
Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Around 2 billion Muslims are living on the face …
Soaring Global Food Prices A Wake-up Call For Muslims
Global food prices are soaring everywhere in the world. Profit margins for farmers are becoming …
How is Indonesia Helping Grow Sectors of Islamic Economy
Indonesia’s Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises is encouraging the potential …
Which Are the Top 10 Muslim Economies in 2022?
Have you ever thought about which are the top 10 Muslim economies in the world in terms of GDP? What …
Vietnam To Strengthen its Halal Industry
Hanoi- A conference on promoting international cooperation for developing Vietnam’s Halal industry …
Has Makkah Become a City for the Rich Only?
Makkah is THE holiest place for Muslims all over the world. Every Muslim is obligated to visit …
Prices of Processed Foods Could Drop As the UK and GCC Start Free Trade Talks
While on one hand, a UK-GCC free trade deal could significantly aid British farmers and producers, …
Palestinian Economy Still Suffering One Year After Attack
The Magic Pizza has a very short history – compared to most restaurants. Opened in July 2020, it was …
Can Islamic Microfinance Help Reduce Poverty?
Islamic Microfinance – the lending of relatively small amounts of money to consumers, small …
How Do GCC Countries Benefit from Higher Energy Prices?
Just two years ago, the Gulf oil economies were issuing record debt to cope with the massive oil …
Is Pakistan A Normal Economy?
Is Pakistan a normal economy? That is the title of a research article written by a Pakistani …
Saudi Economy to Grow 7% in 2022 Surpassing Other GCC Countries
Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow 7% in 2022, ahead of other GCC member countries, …
Can Islamic Finance Help Control Inflation?
The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and recent global supply chain disruptions have forced …
Malaysia Suspends Halal Meat Imports from Australian Company
Malaysia has suspended the slaughtering approval granted to a halal-certified company in Australia, …
Iran Becomes 20th Largest Economy in the World
According to the statistics of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Iran has become the 20th …
Experts Mull Islamic Digital Economy’s Future and Challenges
Delegates discuss cybersecurity, currencies, investment in staff, research, and …
Where To Find Halal Business Opportunities in 2022?
We have been talking about Halal business opportunities on these pages since we started the platform …
Malaysia Is the Top Nation in Backing Islamic Economy
Malaysia has emerged as the top nation that best supports the multi-trillion dollar global Islamic …
Will the G-20 Presidency Help Indonesia Become a Global Halal Hub?
Indonesia is going to take over the presidency of the G-20 Group later this year as it plans to host …
What Are the Top 10 Halal Marketplaces?
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the Halal e-commerce industry has been booming. …
What Are the New Opportunities for Australia’s Halal Exporters?
The global Halal industry is expanding so do the business opportunities for Australian Halal …
Almost No Muslim Country Among Top 10 Halal Product Exporters
Most of the top 10 exporting countries of Halal products globally are non-Muslim states. It must …
Indonesia Aggressively Pushing Halal Industry
Indonesia has lagged behind its neighbor, Malaysia in establishing a strong Halal industry. But, for …
Cofundr Launches ‘KITACOVER’ Campaign To Assist Malaysian SMEs
Crowd Sense Sdn Bhd (CSSB), a peer-to-peer (P2P) operator licensed by the Securities Commission …
‘Halal Market Poised To Become Trillion Dollar Industry’ Says Pak Minister
Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz on Friday said the government had approved Pakistan …
Việt Nam Eyeing For A Bigger Share of the Growing Halal Market
The global Halal market offers huge opportunities for Vietnamese businesses because currently, …
Can We Converge ESG and Halal Practices To Create A Sustainable Future?
Can we converge ESG and Halal practices to create a sustainable future for the generations to come? …
British Media Portrays Negative Image of Muslims and Islam
Report Calls for Fairer Treatment of Muslims in Media in the Face of Negative Coverage
“British …
Islamic Development Bank, Japan Agree To Extend Cooperation
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the export credit …
Mihas Becomes A Platform For Halal Businesses
The 17th edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2021, is going virtual till Dec. 31, …
Afghan Prime Minister Seeks Global Help To Revive Economy
Afghanistan’s Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan said his interim administration has …
What Is the Role of Brazil in the $5trn Global Halal Trade?
What is the role of Brazil in the $5trn global Halal trade? The country, being the largest Halal …
Muslims Need to Follow Unified Standards As Halal Economy Grows To $7 Trillion
Muslims Need to Follow Unified Standards As Halal Economy Grows To $7 Trillion. That is the message …
Will the Cop26 Global Climate Agreement Succeed?
How much the world achieved at the Glasgow climate talks—and what happens now—depends in large part …
Malaysia To Further Regulate Halal Meat Imports
Three new mechanisms will be implemented to ensure the integrity of the management system for the …
Egypt, Qatar Join Hands To Boost Palestinian Economy
Qatar and Egypt signed an economic agreement that allows Egypt to supply fuel and construction …
Saudi Arabia Encourages Investment in Poultry Projects
Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced the launch of 15 investment …
Best Platforms for Reaching the Halal Online Consumer
You’ve done the research and development and created a great Halal-certified product. You know that …
Bangladesh Policy Measures May Help Grow Islamic Finance
A recent policy push by the Bangladesh government to develop Islamic finance could, if sustained, …
Indonesia’s GDP Recovering From COVID-19 Induced Slowdown
Indonesia’s economy in the third quarter continued to bounce back from its COVID-induced …
Nigeria To Issue $610 Million Sukuk To Improve Road Infrastructure
Nigeria will issue a sovereign Sukuk on its domestic market for up to 250 billion naira ($610 …
Slow Vaccination Drive and Struggling Tourism Sector Threaten Egypt’s Economic Recovery
Egypt has been on a steady course of recovery from last year’s recession, but struggling tourism and …
Indonesia’s Economic Recovery Hampered Due to Recent COVID-19 Challenges
In late September, the World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for Indonesia to 3.7 percent from …
Pakistan Is Facing an Existential Crisis
The IPCC report, warning of melting glaciers, should be a wake-up call for the Pakistani state.
The …
Halal Industry Could Become A Catalyst For Global Economic Recovery
The World Halal Business Conference 2021 (WHBC2021) organized by the Halal Development Corporation …
What Is The Role of HDC in Malaysian Economic Recovery?
The Halal Development Corp Bhd (HDC), an agency under the International Trade and Industry Ministry, …
Saudi Reforms Will Not Impact UAE Negatively
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s efforts to rival the United Arab Emirates as the …
Malaysia Halal Industry to Generate RM56b Export Revenue in 2025
The halal industry is expected to contribute 8.1 percent to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Pakistan GDP To Grow at 4.2pc
ISLAMABAD: With some subdued downward risks, Fitch Solutions on Monday forecast Pakistan’s economic …
Resilience Of Remittances Proves A Lifeline for Pakistan
The resilience of remittances proves a lifeline for the weak Pak economy.
The inflow of workers’ …
Afghanistan Seeks Business Relations With Other Countries
China, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey have already extended help to the Taliban on humanitarian …
Malaysia Launches Platform To Connect Halal SMEs With the World
Malaysia`s HDC has launched a digital platform to connect small and medium Halal enterprises (SMEs) …
Economic Competition Between Saudi Arabia, UAE Intensifying
The economic competition between Saudi Arabia and UAE is intensifying. The UAE is flexing its …
Mihas 2021 To Help Revitalize Global Halal Economy
The global halal economy shifts into high gear and will receive a much-needed stimulus as the 17th …
Malaysia`s Halal Industry Now 15% Of Its $900bn GDP
Malaysia`s halal industry is fast becoming a major engine of economic growth in the country. Now, it …
Will The Taliban Use Islamic Finance To Run Afghan Economy?
Will the Taliban use Islamic finance principles to run the Afghan economy? What is the best way to …
Malaysian Trade With OIC Countries Up 24.6% In 2021
MALAYSIA’S trade with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries has slightly recovered …
Oman Getting Ready To Say Goodbye To COVID-19
Following a prolonged period of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, nations around the …
SMEs in Indonesia, Pakistan To Enhance Bilateral Trade
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan and Indonesia should strengthen bilateral trade …
UAE Launches Food Security Project To Promote Entrepreneurship In Agri Sector
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) inaugurated the Youth Food Security …
Saudi Non-Oil Economy Grows By 2.9% In Q1
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy, the kingdom’s engine of job creation, grew at its fastest pace since …
Halal Sector Propels Indonesian Economy Upwards
A few days back The Halal Times staff had reported that the Indonesian economy was recovering …
Which Vaccine Should You Get To Go To Hajj This Year?
Saudi Arabia says COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for Hajj 2021. It has so far approved four types …
Indonesia Again Cancels Hajj 2021 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Indonesia says the government will not allow Indonesians to travel for the Hajj due to pandemics and …
Entrepreneurs In Gaza Look To Rebuild Businesses Again
Following one of the toughest and most devastating military operations against the Gaza Strip …
Turkish Lira Hits Historic Low
The Turkish lira fell to a record 10-year low on Friday amid political controversy, more changes at …
Indonesian Economy Slowly Recovering Despite Pandemic
JAKARTA – Delays in vaccine shipments have set back plans to inoculate a targeted 181.5 million …
What Is The Impact Of Israeli Bombardment On The Economy Of Gaza?
The Gaza Strip in Occupied Palestine houses some two million people. The territory is 41 kilometers …
Is The Food Still Available In Palestine?
Yes, the food is still available in Occupied Palestine. However, the supplies are running short due …
Pak Economy May Grow By 6% In The Next Five Years
Pakistan’s economy is on a solid growth path and has the potential to grow at a much higher rate in …
Privatization Is The New Buzzword In Saudi Arabia To Reduce Deficit
Saudi Arabia is hoping to speed up privatizations to narrow a budget deficit that ballooned last …
Pakistan’s Economy Has Become A Slave To The Elite Mafia: UNDP
Most Pakistan watchers agree that the country’s economy has become a slave to the elite mafia …
Countries To Pay Economic Price For Failing To Control COVID-19
Is the COVID-19 pandemic in your country within control? This may become, perhaps the most …
Malaysia Leads Global Islamic Economy Indicator For 8th Consecutive Year
Malaysia continues to lead the rankings in Islamic economy and finance by the Global Islamic Economy …
Saudi Arabia, Malaysia To Strengthen Trade Relations
Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi has confirmed that the trade relations between …
Alliance Bank, Sunway University Team Up to Upskill SMEs
SMEs will gain new skills and knowledge to grow their business, and undergraduates opportunities to …
Halal Angel Network Partners With Vietnamese Halal Center
Halal Angels Network is among the first to penetrate the $5 trillion Halal consumer market and has …
Pakistan, UAE To Boost Bilateral Trade
Pakistan and the UAE are working on a new economic roadmap to boost bilateral trade volume and …
Clear Demarcation Of Powers Vital In Malaysian Halal Sector
There should be a clear demarcation of power in the proposed Halal Act that identifies the scope and …
How Islamic Finance Can Tackle Global Challenges In The Post-COVID-19 Era?
Islamic finance has the potential to create a positive impact and help in addressing the devastating …
Singapore’s MUIS To Ensure Highest Levels Of Halal Standards For Food Imports
MUIS Stance On Halal Standards For Importing Foods
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1. Muis has completed its investigations …
Southeast Asia To Become A Leader In Halal Cosmetics Industry
The global cosmetics market could make US$76 billion in sales to Muslim consumers by 2024, as it’s …
Singapore Introduces Lab-Grown Meat
Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, had at least one thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: …
IRTI Launches Saudi Arabia Islamic Finance Country Report
In conjunction with the G20 Summit being held in Saudi Arabia on 21-22 November 2020, the Islamic …
Kazakhstan Looking To Export Halal Products To The World
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Today, Kazakhstan’s halal industry is booming. Hundreds of new halal outlets have …
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, …
How Is Indonesian Logistics Industry Coping With Rising Demand?
The logistics industry in Indonesia is facing a surge in demand due to increased consumer and …
What Are The Top Five Global Inequalities The COVID-19 Has Highlighted?
What are the top five global inequalities the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted? What is the impact …
Global Halal Market Continues To Grow Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
The global halal market continues to grow despite the COVID-19 pandemic. And, Malaysia is at the …
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 …
IRTI Launches Smart Economy Grants To Promote Development
The Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has …
How does The Hajj Impact Economies Around The Globe?
Islam, being a complete code of life, lays down a comprehensive set of rules and socio-economic …
Pak K-Electric Offers 7% Profit On Islamic Bonds
Recently, K-Electric, the main electricity supplier in Karachi, Pakistan issued Sukuk (Islamic …
Dubai Becomes A Center Of Global Trade
Dubai is increasingly becoming an important center of global trade. It is evident from the external …
UAE To Boost Halal Exports To Strengthen Islamic Economy
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has partnered with the Dubai …
Malaysia Urges Halal Firms To Go Digital
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian government has urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the halal sector …
What Is The Future Of The GCC Economies in The Post-COVID-19 Era?
The Middle East has been the most volatile region in the world for the past seven decades since …
GCC Countries May Face Deep Recession
GCC countries may face a deep recession, Japan`s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reported on Monday. …
Remittance Flows To Plunge Due to COVID-19, Oil Price Drop
Remittances are expected to plunge by about 20% due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 …
Indonesia Imposes Entry Ban on Foreigners, Makes Quarantine Compulsory for Returning Citizens
Jakarta. The Indonesian government will temporarily ban all foreign visitors from entering the …
Malaysian Financial Sector has considerable Promise for Expansion
In Malaysia, where annual economic growth has averaged just under 5 percent over the past five …
Covid-19 Outbreak & Its Implications On The Global Supply Chain System
Let us face it. The last couple of decades have witnessed China becoming an economic superpower and …
HDC To Promote Malaysian Talents For Global Halal Industry
PETALING JAYA: The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) plans to promote up to 700 Malaysian …
Alliance Islamic Bank Launches Halal-in-One Program To Help SMEs
Putrajaya, – Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad (“Alliance Islamic Bank”), a subsidiary of Alliance Bank …
Saudi Plan to Wean Off Oil Sees Success Even as Economy Stalls
Saudi Arabia’s economy shrank 0.5% in the third quarter, a contraction that was broadly expected …
Japanese Halal Industry Beyond The 2020 Olympics
For the past eight years, Japan has been preparing for the 2020 Olympics. By conducting the Olympics …
Halal SMEs, Start-Ups Need Islamic Banking Support To Go Global
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the shortage of …
A New Ethical Development in the Halal Marketplace To Benefit Islamic Economy
Increasingly, young Muslim consumers are imposing exacting, socially and environmentally responsible …
Brunei`s Halal Industry Can Spur Economic Diversification
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — According to a recent independent study, Brunei’s …
Reporting Islamic Economy In the Age of Digital Journalism
Reporting Islamic Economy in the age of digtal journalism has been more interesting and more …
Iraq Invites Energy Companies For Building New Oil Pipeline
Iraq’s Oil Ministry invited oil companies on December 24 to submit statements of interest in …
Iran, Qatar Target Maritime Trade Ties
Q atar has stressed the importance of facilitating maritime trade with Iran.
This was underlined by …
Halal Sector Key Topic at International Economic Summit
The ninth International Economic Summit between Russia and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation …
Islamic Finance is Based on ‘Shared Prosperity’
The way Muslims do business is based on free-market economics, but it provides a far more equitable …
Megabank Project to Support Turkey’s Aim to Increase Share in Participation Banking
Turkey and Indonesia are working on a lender project that will operate in compliance with Islamic …
Islamic Finance Not Just For Muslims, But For Everyone
Professor Binta Tijani Jibril is the Director of International Institute of Islamic Banking and …
Sime Gets Nod to Restructure US$800m Sukuk
KUALA LUMPUR: Conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd has received bondholders’ approval to restructure …
Oman to Sell Worth $2 Billion of Islamic Bonds, Minister Says
Oman plans to sell $2 billion of Islamic bonds this month as it seeks to trim a large budget deficit …
Affordable Housing In Suriname to Benefit from Islamic Bank Loan
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — In a major boost to the housing sector of Suriname, the Islamic …
Banking Reform Bill to Be Discussed In Iranian Parliament
The first major step to implement much-needed reforms in the Iranian banking sector is to be taken …
Malaysia’s Bond and Sukuk Market Plays Major Role in Supporting Economic Growth, says Johari –
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Malaysian bond and sukuk market continues to play a major role in …
Dubai’s Damac says $500m Sukuk to Support Projects` Delivery
Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Damac Properties, on Thursday rang the market opening bell to celebrate …
Government of Dubai Repays $600m Sukuk Certificates
Dubai The Government of Dubai, acting through the Department of Finance (DOF), announced that the …
Qatari Graduates To Play Active Role In Economic Development Of The Nation
The Peninsula
This year, 61 Qatari students graduate from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s …
PH, Brunei Ink Halal Food Production Agreements
Bolkiah is in Manila for a state visit upon the invitation of Duterte. He will also attend the …
Growth Potential in Global Islamic Banking Market Huge: QFC Authority
The size of the Shariah-compliant banking and financial market, which has grown to nearly $2 …
ARMM Holds Investments Roadshow April 28, 2017
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, April 28 —The Regional Board of Investments of the Autonomous …
Key Lessons from Islamic Financial Innovation
ISLAMIC banking has gained increased global prominence both among theocratic countries and …
RHB Islamic Bank Issues RM250m Sukuk
KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): RHB Islamic Bank Bhd has issued an RM250 million subordinated sukuk …
Kenya Rushes to Tap Into Sh234trn Global Halal Gold Mine
A push to have Kenya tap into the Halal economy goldmine is gaining steam on the back of legal and …
Stakeholders Challenged to Amend Finance Laws to Increase Islamic Finance Uptake In Kenya
Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, played host to the second annual East Africa Islamic Economy …
World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Hear First-Hand the Seychelles Bid for SG of UNWTO
During the auspicious occasion of the International Advisory Board of World Islamic Economic Forum …
Nairobi Hosts Halal Economy Summit
Nairobi hosts a two-day summit from Monday to explore how Kenya and the region can best tap into the …
UK Food Producers Advised to Focus on China, Global Halal Market
Post-Brexit Britain will need to focus its food exports towards China and other global Halal …
Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors
The restaurant is rated five stars on Tripadvisor for Muslim startups, but is the food halal? Ubud …
MIHAS 2017 Draws Significant Participation from S’wak Entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded an impressive performance in terms of participation in the Malaysia …
Malaysians to Invest in Halal Food Processing ,Oil and Gas Exploration IN KPK, Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and a group of Malaysian investors on Tuesday signed …
TN50 TO Boost Prospects for Sukuk Market
National Transformation 2050 (TN50) plans to provide support Malaysian Sukuk market in medium to …
MIHAS to Boost Japanese Firms Performance in the Halal Sector
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is all set to return for its 14th edition at the …
Innovative Approach in Islamic Finance: Hybrid Sukuk Issue
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil and gas producer and also the world’s most valuable company by …
Halal Draft Bill Not Yet Completed In Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Siti Aminah, head of the halal product sub-directorate at the Religious …
Global Islamic Economy Surpassed $3 Trillion In 2015
Global Muslim spend across sectors of the Islamic economy surpassed $1.9 trillion in 2015, while the …
Finalists Announced For Innovation 4 Impact Competition
Dubai:- Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the …
Zilzar Bagged Best Halal Industry Technology Platform Award
Kuala Lumpur – Zilzar Tech Sdn Bhd (Zilzar), the first global Business to Business (B2B) Halal …
Pakistan’s GDP Growth Rate Is Even Higher Than That Of China: Harvard Study
Pakistan’s predicted annual growth rate over the next 10 years is nearly 6 per cent, according to …
Islamic Finance Needs To Be Relevant, Responsive
Dubai: The past is no guarantee for the future — so we have to prepare ourselves for the …
Dubai Emerges As A Capital Of Islamic Economy
Following a total of seven Sukuk listings this year by regional and international issuers, the total …
50 Malaysian Companies To Tap Into China`s Halal Market
PUTRAJAYA: The Secretariat for the Advancement of Malaysian Entrepreneurs (SAME) will lead a …
Pakistan Eyes Rs100bln In Islamic Bonds For Hydropower Project
DUBAI: Pakistan’s government will guarantee Rs100 billion ($955 million) worth of Islamic …
Saudi Lender To Help Introduce Islamic Finance In India
Mumbai: – Stating that Islamic finance offers advantages like lower bad loans, an arm of …
DAFZA Posts 7% Revenue Growth In 2015
Dubai:- The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) posted yet another banner year in 2015, …
World Bank To Hold Webinar Series On Mobilizing Islamic Financial Funds For PPP Infrastructure Projects
Islamic financing is starting to emerge as a significant source of funding for PPP infrastructure …
Intra-Trade Investments In Muslim World Emphasized
Kuala Lumpur: Much work needs to be done to further grow intra-trade and investments in the Muslim …
Pakistan Halal Authority To Start Functioning Within Two Months
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that the …
Malaysian Astronaut Starts Aladdin, A Halal Competitor To Amazon, Alibaba
Kuala Lumpur: — Malaysia’s first and only astronaut to date, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor …
DAFZA Signs Agreement With Malaysia`s HDC
UAE – The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority ( DAFZA ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding …
Dubai Is Leading The Revolution In Islamic Banking, says Dr. Adnan Chilwan
Since its inception, modern Islamic commercial banking has been intrinsically linked with the UAE. …
Demand For Halal Products Remain Strong Despite Economic Downturn
The demand for halal products remains positive despite the global economic downturn amid plunging …
Malaysia Stimulus Plans Hampered as Islamic Yield Curve Steepens
Prime Minister Najib Razak’s plan to revive Malaysia’s faltering economy is getting no help from the …
Turkey Says Islamic Banking Can Help Boost Smes
Islamic bank financing products could help solve financing problems of small- and medium-size …
Thomson Reuters launches Islamic Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Agribusiness Index
KUALA LUMPUR: Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of its Islamic Asia Pacific Ex-Japan …
Priority At 11th World Islamic Economic Forum To Encourage Businesses To Pursue Opportunities Beyond Traditional Economies And Sectors
21 Heads of State, personalities and attending ministers from fast-growing countries to highlight …
Pakistan Decides To Facilitate Islamic Banking Industry
Karachi—In order to facilitate Islamic Banking industry in their liquidity management, it has been …
Tougher Times Ahead For Islamic Finance As Core Markets Slow
A decision by DBS Bank to wind down a joint venture with Gulf investors is more than a setback for …
World’s First Hotel Standard For Muslim Travellers Launches Today
ABU DHABI, 20th October 2015: Salam Standard, the world’s first online hotel reference tool …
Islamic Banking: Panacea for dwindling Global Economy- Emir of Kano
Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II has described Islamic Banking as the only panacea for the …
SMEs Urged To Build Ties Via World Islamic Economic Forum
SINGAPORE — The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) not only benefits Syariah-compliant businesses, …