Chaired by Alberto G. Brugnoni, this 2014 edition of the METF focused on fresh thinking to boost the efficiency, profitability & scale of Islamic cooperative insurance players.

The event brought together the governments and corporates that facilitate the continued development of the market as well as the investors who are driving the demand for sukuk.

The development of Islamic finance is awakening the interest of Italian companies in different sectors of the Islamic economy. Tourism, fashion, food and design are only few of the fields involved: understanding the potential of the Middle eastern markets and the right communication and marketing tools is the key to success.

Embarking upon a mission to bridge the research gap in South Asia, the SAICON 2013 organizing committee aims to provide a smooth flow to academia, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in venturing dynamics of business, economics, information and engineering technologies, and social sciences.

This forum on Islamic finance sectors and the halal industries (including food, travel and lifestyle) tackled the most important challenges and charted paths for the future of the Islamic economy. Awards were handed out to key players.

The Forum convened to debate the prospects of Foreign Direct Investments in North Africa and the role that the island of Malta can play by leveraging on her geographical position while building on a rich history that ties her with the Northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.

Africa is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for investments that are Shari’ah compliant. However, the Islamic finance industry is still in its infancy on the continent. Of the total 600+ Islamic financial institutions worldwide, only about 40-50 are operating on the African continent, which is home to a massive Muslim demographic that represents over 50% of the total population.