WIEF LOOKS TO HOSTING REGIONAL MEETINGS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The World Islamic Economic Forum
Foundation (WIEF) is looking at hosting regional meetings next year to identify
issues of interest among countries.

Its chairman, Musa Hitam said the WIEF is already in talks with some
countries and the response so far was encouraging.

"The sub-host countries in each region will be liasing with us. We hope to
emphasise more participation in medium industries and by young people," he told
reporters after the WIEF Young Leaders Network (WYN) Internship Programme
Wednesday.

The global internship programme, the first of its kind in the Muslim world,
is designed to identify and nurture young leaders through internship exchanges
in reputable corporations across the globe.

Musa said the programme includes an opportunity to experience working life
in a different country, to embrace the different cultures in the Muslim world
and benefit from professional and leadership skills.

The first batch consisting five students will leave for their internship by
the end of this month to Dubai and also in Malaysia.

Meanwhile, Musa said the 6th WIEF will be held in Kuala Lumpur, from May
18-20, 2010.

"The event is expected to bring together Head of States and governments,
captains of industry and emerging entrepreneurs from the Muslim and
non-Muslim world.

"Relevant topics will be discussed, in particular the challenges that
concern the Muslim world, in the wake of the current global business climate,"
he explained.
--BERNAMA