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Where are the Islamic animated movies?

Only two animated feature films based on Islamic history and culture were released in the last five years: Bilal and The Journey.

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Beyond top-ups: Today’s prepaid mobile infrastructure provides access and enables financial inclusion in Islamic countries

28 Apr 2021

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Finding the sweet spot between fashion and sustainability

18 Apr 2021

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A woman’s gaze on women: Sudanese female director wins French award for film about arranged marriage

17 Feb 2021

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Saudi Arabia women in sports: Miles ahead five years on but still a lot more ground to cover

11 Feb 2021

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In a modest fashion: Refugee women stitch together humanity, design, and sustainability with help of German social enterprise

05 Feb 2021

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There’s money to be made in Arabic podcasts but the Middle East needs more ‘interesting’ local content

22 Jan 2021

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Islamic Lifestyle

Where are the Islamic animated movies?

Only two animated feature films based on Islamic history and culture were released in the last five years: Bilal and The Journey.

30 Aug 2021

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Beyond top-ups: Today’s prepaid mobile infrastructure provides access and enables financial inclusion in Islamic countries

Tech can be a means to solve issues of financial inclusion. In many cases, it still requires access to the internet. Prepaid solutions can help.

28 Apr 2021

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Finding the sweet spot between fashion and sustainability

Indonesia and Bangladesh are two Islamic countries with very significant textile and apparel export industries. Are they contributing to sustainable fashion?

18 Apr 2021

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A woman’s gaze on women: Sudanese female director wins French award for film about arranged marriage

Suzannah Mirghani's short film Al-Sit won the Canal+/Cine+ Award from the French channel Canal Plus Cinema.

17 Feb 2021

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Saudi Arabia women in sports: Miles ahead five years on but still a lot more ground to cover

Almost five years after the April 2016 launch of Saudi Arabia’s big reform masterplan women have been thrust into socio-economic life across arenas.

11 Feb 2021

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In a modest fashion: Refugee women stitch together humanity, design, and sustainability with help of German social enterprise

“Craftsmanship is cross-cultural and tailoring a global language.” - Nicole von Alvensleben, co-founder, Stitch by Stitch.

05 Feb 2021

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There’s money to be made in Arabic podcasts but the Middle East needs more ‘interesting’ local content

Arabic podcasts are experiencing a growth in popularity in the Middle East although they haven’t quite reached mainstream adoption.

22 Jan 2021

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Freedom, empowerment, mobility: In 2020, Saudi Arabia fashion forwarded as reforms for women reap rewards

As social changes and reforms take hold, personal dressing style is also changing to reflect a new sense of freedom.

16 Dec 2020

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In 2020 as more of life went online, we ask: What are the limits to Virtual Islam?

As the COVID-19 kept us socially distanced, prayers and lectures streamed over platforms like Zoom, and Ramadan virtual iftars became commonplace.

15 Dec 2020

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Reports

State of the Global Islamic Economy 2022 Report

Report: GCC Outbound Tourism Market Report 2021-24

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Announcements

Russia climbs rankings to become Dubai's second-largest source market in 2021

28 Jan 2022

HalalBooking enjoys record-breaking May sales, leaves Covid era behind

09 Jun 2021

TIME to open its first two hotels in Egypt

22 Mar 2021

46% of Middle East luxury travellers plan to holiday abroad in 2021, says YouGov survey

26 Jan 2021

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Infographics

Infographic: State of the Global Islamic Economy 2022

31 Mar 2022

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Events & Courses

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Special Coverage

State of the Global Islamic Economy 2022

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Food Security

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Women in the Islamic Economy

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COVID-19 and the Global Islamic Economy

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E-book: Impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on Islamic finance in OIC countries

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State of the Global Islamic Economy 2020/21

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Global Islamic Fintech Report 2021

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