1ST WORLD ISLAMIC ECONOMIC FORUM

Event Summary
The World Islamic Economic Forum evolved from the OIC Business Forum, the first of which was held alongside the 10th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference. It aims to strengthen business collaboration among Muslim businessmen throughout the world, including those residing in the West. In light of the present circumstances, the World Islamic Economic Forum provides an important yet a timely platform for business interaction and networking where ideas and business opportunities can be exchanged.

The World Islamic Economic Forum is believed to help promote unity and solidarity as well as social and economic cooperation. This programme would also provide both Muslims and non-Muslims with an excellent platform to identify new trade and investment opportunities in their countries and invariably help to improve the understanding of Islam and bring their communities closer.

Co-organisers:

Islamic Centre For Development of Trade, (ICDT)
Islamic Chamber of Commerce And Industry, (ICCI)
Asli Strategy & Leadership Institute, (ASLI)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

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Conference Topics:

	Rejuvenating Knowledge in the Islamic World: A Shared Vision
	Realizing Business and Economic Opportunities: Challenges and Prospects
	Special Ministerial Session - Islamic Free Trade Area, Opportunities and Challenges for Muslim Businessmen, Oil and Energy Security, and, Possible areas for collaboration between governments
	Key Ingredients to Economic Success
	Ummah Initiatives In a Globalized Economic Environment
	Optimizing Intellectual and Human Capital: Competing Successfully in the Global Knowledge Economy
	Public-Private Sector Synergy: Leveraging Science and ICT for Economic Development
	“Islamic Renaissance: Triumph Over the Odds, Synergy in Action, Progress for All”
	The Emerging Potential of Muslim Women in the 21st Century
	Strategic Partnership Against Poverty: Breaking its Vicious Cycle