DUBAI: The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation and Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) on Tuesday unveiled the detailed agenda of the upcoming 10th WIFE in Kuala Lumpur.
The forum, to be held from October 28 to 30, will be hosted in Dubai for the first time.
Themed ‘Innovative Partnerships for Economic Growth’, the Forum aims to forge greater collaboration between nations.
Recognised for its significant contributions to progress in the global Islamic economy over the last 10 years, the annual forum will highlight Dubai’s pursuit to play a key role in shaping the $8 trillion Islamic economy.
The new features of the forum this year include IdeaPad, a technology and innovation showcase, and Business Exchange, a business matchmaking programme where selected companies give a three-minute pitch about their business, followed by a networking session with delegates
There will also be a specialised session on the second day of the forum to inaugurate and drive the halal bio-economy agenda focusing on food security, health care and well-being of the global Muslim community.
The hosting of the Forum in Dubai is a big boost to the regional Islamic capital markets and the Islamic economy, said Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
“The Arab world offers one of the most comprehensive and attractive Islamic capital market systems in the world, and Dubai, already the region’s key business hub, is the gateway for businesses to unlock the potential of the Islamic economy across the Gulf and wider Middle East,” he said.
The 10th WIEF is expected to be attended by more than 2,500 participants from 140 countries.
