In 2013, Dubai announced its vision to become the capital of the Islamic economy. Islamic principles play a fundamental role in today’s global business environment, with the size of the Islamic economy reaching approximately $2.3 trillion with a Muslim population growing to 1.6 billion. In support of this vision, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks, through one of its strategies, to promote and support the growth of the Islamic economy globally. In line with this strategy and under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – may God protect him – the Chamber, in cooperation with Thomson Reuters, launched the Global Islamic Economy Summit during the year…
