Press Releases

August 29th, 2016

Regional Cooperation and Business Ties Bolstered at the 12th World Islamic Economic Forum

Kuala Lumpur, 29 August 2016 – The 12th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), which was held in Jakarta from 2 to 4 August 2016, saw developments that bolstered regional cooperation and business ties among nations and businesses in the region. Bilateral meetings among country leaders that were held and 10 memoranda of understanding that were […]

Strong Momentum Created by 12th WIEF to Accelerate Economic Growth

The 12th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) has made recommendations for overcoming challenges highlighted by the global leaders and to address the issues of decentralisation and empowering future business

August 4th, 2016

WIEF Participants Commit to Building an Enabling Environment for MSME Development and Bridging Economic Divide

Ten agreements signed at 12th WIEF on collaborations on Islamic finance and capital markets, halal and franchise industry to spur economic activities

August 2nd, 2016

President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak Open the 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta

The 12th WIEF aims to further explore the crucial role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth in economies around the world, in line with its theme this year, “Decentralising Growth, Empowering Future Business”.

July 1st, 2016

Disruptive technology, an alternative to increase labor productivity and competitiveness

The Habibie Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation …

June 9th, 2016

Emerging Markets to Benefit from 12th World Islamic Economic Forum

Forum sets stage for dialogue to empower businesses to be more resilient in a challenging economic climate

May 10th, 2016

12th World Islamic Economic Forum Returns to Jakarta

Forum sets stage for dialogue to empower businesses to be more resilient in a challenging economic climate