Can Dubai Become The Capital Of The Islamic Economy? » Gulf Business

Can Dubai Become The Capital Of The Islamic Economy? » Gulf Business:



"Marketing expert Prof Laurent Marliere considers challenges to make Dubai the hub of the emerging Islamic economy.



By Laurent Marliere



What is an Islamic economy?



An Islamic economy is a segment of the global economy, which focuses on Islamic consumers, regardless of location. The fact that large forums like the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) hold their annual gatherings in non-Muslim countries is evidence that the Islamic economy is a worldwide phenomenon. In Asia, people tend to refer to the ‘halal industry’ to describe the Islamic economy."



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