Business is booming at the WIEF, and artists are invited

Photos (from left): Julien Cottet sape master from Paris performing at MOCAfest 2017 in Kuching, Sarawak. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaking at the opening of the 13th WIEF on November 21, 2017 and Calligraffiti by Dhiya Roslan at MOCAfest 2017 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

By the first day of the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), 16 MoUs worth about $2.5 billion (RM 10.37 billion) had reportedly been signed. These deals have already marked it as one of the largest in the forum’s history.

This three-day event is a global business forum that showcases opportunities in the Islamic economies. It is perhaps the biggest platform this year for discussions on developments in Islamic economies and the emergence of the halal industry in Muslim and non-Muslim nations. The theme of the 13th WIEF is “Disruptive Change: Impact and Challenges”.

Photo: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak speaking at the opening of the 13th WIEF on November 21, 2017 / Photo supplied by WIEF

Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak opened the event on Tuesday in Kuching, Sarawak. The host city has promoted itself as an ideal hub for tourism and investments during the three-day forum.