By Rushdi Siddiqui, Khaleej Times Global Islamic Economy Summit gives Islamic finance a needed face-lift What a nerve racking, hold your breath-exhilarating week in Dubai! After hosting the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) and winning the right to host World ...
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UAE: Shekra Crowdfunding Wins Two Awards in Dubai
Shekra, the first Shariah-compliant Crowdfunding platform globally, receives the Islamic Economy Award as best SME Development provider at the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai. The Islamic Economy Awards is managed under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin ...
Read More »Japan beckons Muslim tourists
By Shafaat Shahbandari, Gulf News Eye on Muslim tourists as Japan highlights Mosques, Halal food Dubai: Fresh off celebrating it’s own National Day on Thursday, Japan is going all out to woo Muslim tourists as it issues special guide of ...
Read More »Opinion: Banking sector to flourish strongly in UAE
By Abdul Basit, Khaleej Times Event to create thousands of jobs giving a sizeable impetus to economic growth The landmark win of the World Expo 2020 bid has proved that nothing is impossible for Dubai and the UAE, and it will ...
Read More »Dubai proposes Islamic savings scheme for expats to federal govt
By Nadia Saleem, Reuters Dubai has proposed to the federal government of the United Arab Emirates that the UAE create a sharia-compliant retirement savings scheme for foreign workers, a step which could help to develop the Islamic funds industry. The ...
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