"CIMB Islamic is leading the development of global halal trade. From our home base in ASEAN, the intent is to connect participants across the value chain and provide greater choice to meet the demands of halal consumers worldwide."

Former top Malaysian halal official proposes solution to certification impasse.

"As we move forward with planning and implementing plans to develop Indonesia’s halal economy, we must factor in their environmental costs and considerations."

In 2017, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) took a step forward for the Islamic digital economy by releasing Mi’yar—a guide and reference created for start-ups, investors, and other ecosystem players interested in being a part of IDE.

There are currently several disconnected hubs that each operate at different stages of their development and focus on addressing the specific needs of their domestic markets, says Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance, Refinitiv.

UNHCR is one agency impacted by dwindling resources, facing a funding gap of 57% for its global operations. This is having a direct impact on its ability to deliver lifesaving assistance to those in need.

In 2019, the profile of trendy-looking Muslim women has never been higher, underlining the paradigm shift among these conscious females who not only demand representation, but also ownership of the narrative about themselves.

"Most U.S. based companies produce halal only for export. The problem may lie with Muslim consumers not being able to show the food producers that 8-10 million Muslims...live in America."

Continent’s demand for alternative finance entices Shariah-compliant gold trader