By Muhammad Hisyam Mohamad, The Star Is the proliferation of ‘Islamic’ labels a true reflection of the Islamic spirit? RECENT developments in consumer markets show a proliferation of approaches by manufacturers and service providers to attract Muslims, to buy or ...
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UK: Eblex dismisses attack on halal proposals
Eblex has dismissed an “inaccurate” attack on its proposed halal assurance scheme. Newly formed organisation the Islamic Council for Halal Affairs (ICHA) released a statement before a meeting at the weekend (Saturday, 30 November), claiming Eblex had conducted a survey ...
Read More »Thomson Reuters: State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2013
This groundbreaking report defines and provides a comprehensive view of the Islamic economy as well as its future potential to facilitate investments and industry growth. Thomson Reuters is proud to present the first State of the Global Islamic Economy Report ...
Read More »EY: GCC Islamic banking assets to hit $515bn
The Islamic banking assets at commercial banks in the GCC are likely to surge to more than $515 billion by the end of 2013 from $452 billion last year led by the regional giant Saudi Arabia, according to a report. ...
Read More »UAE: Islamic food, lifestyle market to hit $1.6 trillion
Muslim consumer expenditure globally on food and lifestyle sectors, estimated at $1.62 trillion in 2012, is expected to reach $2.47 trillion by 2018, a report said. This forms the potential core market for halal food and lifestyle sectors, said The ...
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