Global Muslim Business Forum To Promote Discourse On Islamic Economics

KUCHING (Sarawak, Malaysia), Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The Global Muslim Business Forum 2022, which will be held from Oct 19-20 here, aims to promote dialogue and discourse on global Islamic economics, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the forum, which is jointly organised by the Sarawak government and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, would be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching here. Sarawak is an east Malaysian state. “The highlight of the forum includes the launching of the Global Muslim Business Leaders Council, which aims to promote and strengthen the economy by working in partnership with governments to unlock investment and promote halal economy. “Awards ceremony for business excellence and lifetime achievement will also be held as a recognition of the business leaders’ contributions to the prosperity of global society,” he said at a press conference here, Tuesday. The forum, themed ‘The Rise of the Global Islamic Economy: Recovering in the Post-Pandemic Era’, is set to create stronger collaboration and partnership among Muslims and the wider community to refocus their role in adopting sustainable development and green practices. Awang Tengah said the forum would also highlight business and investment opportunities in Sarawak, particularly in renewable energy as well as new economy such hydrogen, oil and the gas sector. “Domestic local small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate in this forum, which will provide a platform to connect with potential Halal markets across the globe,” he said, adding that the forum is expected to attract more than 1,300 participants. -- BERNAMA