By Robin Mellery-Pratt Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands. LONDON, United Kingdom — Muslim fashion. Simply juxtaposing these ...
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UK: Islamic Mortgages Now Offered Under Help to Buy Scheme
Muslim borrowers who want a Shariah law compliant mortgage will be able to use Government’s Help to Buy scheme Britain’s mortgage-easing scheme Help to Buy has been extended to include Islamic mortgages. The scheme was launched today and will enable Sharia ...
Read More »Opinion: Dubai, KL, London in three-way fight for Islamic finance crown
By: Bernardo Vizcaino, Reuters * Islamic finance growth outpacing conventional finance * London leads in international sukuk, but may be vulnerable * Malaysia trying to bring foreigners to vibrant local market * Dubai can lure state firms’ sukuk issuance back ...
Read More »Opinion: Can Abaya Become a Style Choice?
Meet the women leading the revolution to make Islamic dress both a statement of freedom — and fashion London: When Shaikha Raya Al Khalifa moved from her home country of Bahrain to Qatar a few years ago to marry her ...
Read More »Opinion: Halal Food Festival Showcases Fresh Face of British Cuisine
By MICHAEL KLIMES – International Business Times Some people are so committed to halal food that they will fly all the way from Australia to promote it. That is what chef Amina Elshafei, a contestant from the fourth series of Australia’s Masterchef, ...
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