The Islamic Economy Award was launched in 2013 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and directed by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.
Now in its third year, the annual award recognises innovative business initiatives and ideas that have contributed to the social and economic welfare of the Muslim population.
These initiatives and ideas must prove to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations between Islamic nations and forge closer economic ties with the rest of the world towards fostering prosperity, harmony and well-being for all. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an outstanding and influential business leader who demonstrates inspired leadership and who has made a significant impact on the Islamic economy.
The Award is divided into eight key Islamic economy categories in addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award:
Money and Finance
Includes Islamic banking and finance, takaful, emerging sectors and sukuk
Food and Health
This broad category covers agriculture, ingredients and manufacturing, retail, logistics, research and product development, food services, cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals
Media
Spans entertainment shows, publications, social media, and mobile apps
Hospitality and Tourism
For family-friendly travel, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), medical tourism, and Hajj/umrah
Waqf and Endowments
Innovative solutions, government managed and private awqaf/waqf management services, plus cross-border waqf
SME Development
Technology, incubation, training, infrastructure and SME ecosystem development
Islamic Economy Knowledge Infrastructure
Spans research and educational institutions or initiatives, compliance and standardisation, thought leaders and authors
Islamic Arts
Fine arts, visual arts, performing arts and design
The Awards are managed independently by Thomson Reuters, and audited by Deloitte. The submission deadline is July 30.
Interested?
Submit a nomination
Hashtags: #IEAward, #2015GIES
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Now in its third year, the annual award recognises innovative business initiatives and ideas that have contributed to the social and economic welfare of the Muslim population.
These initiatives and ideas must prove to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations between Islamic nations and forge closer economic ties with the rest of the world towards fostering prosperity, harmony and well-being for all. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an outstanding and influential business leader who demonstrates inspired leadership and who has made a significant impact on the Islamic economy.
The Award is divided into eight key Islamic economy categories in addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award:
Money and Finance
Includes Islamic banking and finance, takaful, emerging sectors and sukuk
Food and Health
This broad category covers agriculture, ingredients and manufacturing, retail, logistics, research and product development, food services, cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals
Media
Spans entertainment shows, publications, social media, and mobile apps
Hospitality and Tourism
For family-friendly travel, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), medical tourism, and Hajj/umrah
Waqf and Endowments
Innovative solutions, government managed and private awqaf/waqf management services, plus cross-border waqf
SME Development
Technology, incubation, training, infrastructure and SME ecosystem development
Islamic Economy Knowledge Infrastructure
Spans research and educational institutions or initiatives, compliance and standardisation, thought leaders and authors
Islamic Arts
Fine arts, visual arts, performing arts and design
The Awards are managed independently by Thomson Reuters, and audited by Deloitte. The submission deadline is July 30.
Interested?
Submit a nomination
Hashtags: #IEAward, #2015GIES
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