KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation today announced that the 10th forum will be held in Dubai in October.
The forum, themed on “Innovative Partnerships for Economic Growth”, reflects the emirate’s pursuit of a role in shaping the US$8 trillion (RM25.7 trillion) Islamic economy.
In a statement today, WIEF Foundation said the forum, organised in partnership with the Dubai Chamber from October 28-30, was expected to be attended by more than 2,500 participants from 140 countries.
It said the event would offer a global platform to form innovative partnerships based on the seven pillars of the Dubai Capital of Islamic Economy initiative launched last year.
The pillars are Islamic finance, halal food industry, halal tourism, Islamic digital economy, capital of Islamic art and design, centre for Islamic economy standards and certification, and international centre for Islamic information and education.
WIEF Foundation said the forum was part of efforts to support the emirate’s vision to become the global capital of the Islamic economy. — Bernama
