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Funding access for SMEs in focus at Dubai summitThe global necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to have access to funding was covered today at the World Islamic Economic Forum that concluded today (October 30) in Dubai. During a discussion on the opportunitie More… |
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Islamic finance seen as norm for SME growthIslamic finance will become a norm rather than an alternative in the near future, driving the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Islamic trade, according to international banking professionals. SMEs play a large rol More… |
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Cross-border partnerships crucial to Islamic economy growthThe growth of the Islamic economy has the ability to unlock economic opportunities and improve socio-economic stability through cross border partnerships, the opening ceremony of the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) stated. More… |
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Islamic finance issues to be probed at Dubai forumBahrain’s His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa have been invited by UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to attend the 10th More… |
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Islamic family tourism ‘12.5pc of global market’Family tourism has emerged as a major segment of the Islamic economy with 'halal tourism' accounting for as much as 12.5 per cent of the $1.07 trillion global tourism market in 2012, a report said. The size and potential o More… |
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Growing popularity of Islamic finance underlinedDubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry underlined the growing popularity of Islamic finance over the conventional sector in a preparatory report for the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) to be held in Dubai from October 28-30. More… |
