Expert-led discussions provided unique perspectives on under-researched areas, aiming to supplement the literature gap on entrepreneurial activities promoting sustainable development and the halal economy. Framing the conference was a recognition of the significant role of entrepreneurs in providing appropriate halal goods and services that satisfy the needs of Muslim populations and have the unique features and characteristics that fulfill religious values and principles. The conference addressed growing opportunities within the halal economy, which is estimated to grow up to $6.04 trillion by 2024.

Four academic sessions over the two days covered topics such as the impacts and challenges of Islamic entrepreneurship in the halal economy, ethnographic perspectives of entrepreneurship, policy, and financing models for advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Speakers exchanged insights on best practices research (theoretical, conceptual, and empirical) and engaged on the approaches adopted by Qatar, Nigeria, the UK, Malaysia, India, and other countries. In addition, two panel sessions titled, ‘Impact Banking for SMEs and the Halal Economy’ and ‘Islamic FinTechs and the Halal Economy’ were held with industry experts in an effort to bridge the gap between academia and the industry.

Source: Hamad Bin Khalifa University

The Journal of Islamic Ethics, established by the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has become the first Islamic studies journal in Qatar and the Middle East to be accepted for inclusion in the prestigious Scopus index of peer-reviewed journals.

Pioneering on several fronts, the Journal of Islamic Ethics, which is published by Brill, the Netherlands-based international academic publisher, has the distinction of being the first academic journal on Islamic ethics globally. It is also the first humanities journal edited by HBKU to be indexed by Scopus.

Source: Hamad Bin Khalifa University