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UAE hotels bet on new source markets and domestic tourism for 2021 recovery

21 Jan 2021
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Optimism follows diplomatic reconciliation with Qatar and the normalization of ties with Israel, as well as a new domestic tourism strategy.
Islamic Finance
Pakistan preparing U.S. dollar bond and sukuk sale before March
20 Jan 2021
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Indonesia raises umrah reference rate to accommodate higher COVID-19 costs
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
UK-based IFG.VC Islamic angel syndicate formally launches
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
Turkish delivery start-up Getir raises $128 mln to fuel international expansion
20 Jan 2021
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Halal Industry
UAE’s Agthia eyes entry into halal processed protein sector with acquisition of Jordan’s Nabil Foods
19 Jan 2021
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Halal Industry
Malaysian drinks manufacturer Fraser & Neave turns to halal food for growth after buying F&B companies
19 Jan 2021
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UAE hotels bet on new source markets and domestic tourism for 2021 recovery
Optimism follows diplomatic reconciliation with Qatar and the normalization of ties with Israel, as well as a new domestic tourism strategy.
21 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
Sharjah Islamic Bank profit falls 25% in pandemic year
The bank's profit was hit in the pandemic year.
21 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
Pakistan preparing U.S. dollar bond and sukuk sale before March
A potential hard currency bond and sukuk issue would be Pakistan’s first since 2017.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
First Abu Dhabi Bank fully acquires Bank Audi’s Egypt operations
The transaction is expected to be completed within the next few months.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
Indonesia to cut foreign ownership curbs to add jobs, lure funds
The list of industries limited to foreign investment has been cut to just 48, from more than 300.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Lifestyle
Indonesia raises umrah reference rate to accommodate higher COVID-19 costs
The Indonesian government sets a minimum rate for umrah packages that travel agencies must follow.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Lifestyle
Egypt, Spain agree to update 2001 cooperation agreement in tourism
Egypt will participate in the FITUR exhibition, which will be held next May in Madrid.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
UK-based IFG.VC Islamic angel syndicate formally launches
Since 2018, the syndicate has invested more than £4.5 million in 22 deals.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic Finance
Turkish delivery start-up Getir raises $128 mln to fuel international expansion
With this Series B funding in place, Turkey’s biggest online delivery service is valued at approximately $850 million.
20 Jan 2021
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Islamic finance body AAOIFI standards now available for free online

14 Jan 2021
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Previously only its Shariah standards were available online for free in English and Arabic. 
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Malaysia’s business-friendly regulatory environment is reaping rewards for fintech
15 Dec 2020
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World economic recovery 2021 'subdued', says World Bank. What's the forecast for Islamic countries?
06 Jan 2021
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UAE halal foods company Al Islami enters vegan market with first burger
11 Jan 2021
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Interview: Datuk Wira Dr. Hj. Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff, Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
16 Nov 2020
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UK firm set to roll out Islamic liquidity solutions, eyes SME sukuk origination
13 Jan 2021
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Saudi Arabia to resume flights to Doha for first time since 2017
09 Jan 2021
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Halal food industry: 2019-20 'momentous' with launch of new national strategies
16 Nov 2020
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Halal Investment And Revolution in Shariah Compliant Screening

23 Jan 2021

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Japan Launch Event - State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020/21

26 Jan 2021

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4th World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference

30 Jan 2021

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Global Islamic Fintech Report 2019

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State of the Global Islamic Economy 2019/20 Report

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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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