Dubai to host Global Islamic Economy Summit in Nov. 2021 – Gulf Today

  • Date: 02-Jun-2020
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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Dubai to host Global Islamic Economy Summit in Nov. 2021 – Gulf Today

Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and General Supervisor of the Dubai: Capital of Islamic Economy initiative, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), in collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber), on Monday announced the new schedule of the fifth edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES 2021).. In drumming up support for the upcoming edition of GIES next year, the series will continue until end-2020, and further strengthen Dubai's position as a pioneering destination and a global capital of Islamic economy.. Speaking on the postponement of GIES to coincide once again with Expo 2020 Dubai, His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of DIEDC, said: "Rescheduling this landmark event for the Islamic economy presents participants with an exceptional opportunity to collaborate in addressing the potential challenges the sector faces in the post-COVID-19 era, and in ensuring sustainable growth.. The fifth edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit will serve to highlight the business case for Islamic economy and raise awareness about its role in achieving sustainable development.". His Excellency added: "We believe