250 Financial Institutions, Leaders to Attend Morocco Islamic Business Forum
The forum with the theme "The potential of Islamic Economy for Entrepreneurs and Business in Africa” will be held on July 16-19th, 2017 at Marrakech, the major economic center of Morocco.
The convener, Imam Abdul Rasheed Abubakar, the President of the African Islamic Economic Policy Foundation (AFRIEPF) said the program will undoubtedly help entrepreneurs and investors identify and develop knowledge around the sectors of the Islamic economy.
According to him, the forum is being held at a time of continued global economy stagnation, geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, financial market volatility and rapid changes in technology, hence making it the right moment for Africa at large to expand its investor portfolio as well.
He said: "It’ll also focus on Islamic banking and finance, halal travel, tourism and lifestyle space, halal food and digital Islamic services. It’s going to be a platform to assess the potential and challenges of Islamic economy and its development in Africa.
"It represents the opportunity where leaders in Islamic Economy meet with African companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals to foster business relationships and stimulate the African economic growth.”
Source: vanguardngr.com
