About World Islamic Economy Week
A Global Platform for Action, Implementation & Impact
Building the Future Through Timeless Values
World Islamic Economy Week (WIEW) is the world's premier platform dedicated to advancing ethical economies, sustainable development, and civilisational renewal through collaboration, innovation, and action.
More than a series of conferences, World Islamic Economy Week is a global ecosystem that brings together governments, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, scholars, financial institutions, Waqf authorities, development organisations, universities, media leaders, innovators, and youth to develop practical solutions for today's most pressing economic and social challenges.
Our Inspiration
The Madina Model
World Islamic Economy Week draws its inspiration from one of history's greatest examples of ethical governance and sustainable civilisation—the Madina Model established by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over fourteen centuries ago.
Madina was not merely a city; it was a complete civilisational ecosystem where governance, commerce, education, social welfare, justice, environmental stewardship, and community development worked together in harmony.
Its success was built upon timeless principles:
Justice and accountability
Ethical markets and responsible commerce
Social solidarity and mutual support
Waqf and sustainable philanthropy
Knowledge and lifelong learning
Environmental stewardship
Unity in diversity
Human dignity and shared prosperity
These principles remain as relevant today as they were then. Islamic Economy Week seeks to translate these timeless values into practical, modern solutions for governments, businesses, institutions, and communities around the world.
What Makes World Islamic Economy Week Different?
Unlike traditional conferences, every forum is designed around implementation.
Participants leave with tangible outcomes such as:
Strategic Partnerships
Investment Opportunities
Institutional Alliances
Policy Recommendations
Business Matching
Research Collaborations
International Networks
Funding Opportunities
New Projects
Global Visibility
Measurable Commitments
This reflects the programme's emphasis on action-oriented outcomes rather than discussion alone.
Our Vision
To become the world's leading platform for advancing ethical economies by connecting leadership, innovation, finance, philanthropy, education, and sustainable development through the timeless principles of the Madina Model.
We envision a future where economic growth is guided by ethics, prosperity is shared across society, innovation serves humanity, and collaboration transcends borders for the common good.
Our Mission
Our mission is to unite global leaders and institutions in developing practical, scalable, and measurable solutions that address contemporary challenges while remaining rooted in values of justice, integrity, compassion, and responsible stewardship.
Through strategic partnerships, policy dialogue, investment opportunities, knowledge exchange, and implementation-focused initiatives, Islamic Economy Week transforms ideas into action and vision into lasting impact.
Advisory Board
YB Senator Datuk Seri Profesor Emeritus Dr. Awang bin Sariyan – Chair of Malay Rulers' Institution at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Dato' Abdel Aziz bin Abu Bakar – Non-Executive Director of AirAsia Group
Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Anuwar Ali – President/Vice-ChancellorOpen University Malaysia (OUM)
Datuk Kamil Othman – Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia
Major General Abdul Karim bin Ahmad – Commandant of the National Resilience College (NRC)
YB Senator Puan Marhamah Rosli – Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs)
Shaikh Abdulhaqq Bewley – Senior Council Member, The British Board of Scholars & Imams
Mr. Salman Kajie – Executive Director at Unipalm Investment Holdings
Panel of Experts
Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Anuwar Ali – One of Malaysia's most distinguished economists and higher education leaders, having served as Vice-Chancellor of UKM and President & Vice-Chancellor of Open University Malaysia.
Prof. Dr. Aznan Hasan – One of Malaysia's most internationally recognised scholars in Islamic finance, Shariah governance, sukuk and takaful, with extensive regulatory and industry experience.
Prof. Dr. Abd. Ghafar Ismail – Among Malaysia's leading academics in Islamic economics, monetary economics and Islamic banking.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai – One of Malaysia's best-known economists and public policy commentators, especially on macroeconomics and national economic issues.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Yahya Mohamed Ariffin – Senior USIM academic specialising in leadership, strategic communication, media and management, rather than Islamic finance specifically.
Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir – King Faisal International Prize 2018 laureate in Service to Islam, Professor at IIUM, Malaysia.
Dr. Hurriyah El Islamy – Founder & CEO HGC, Indonesia.
Ms. Elvina A. Rahayu – Managing Director of Lima Pillar, Halal Expert, Indonesia.
Dr. Shehab Al-Azazi – Chairman of the Global Center for Islamic Economy (GCIE), Türkıye.
Prof. Mehmut Asutay – Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Political Economy & Finance. Director, MSc Islamic Finance Programme. Director, Durham Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance. in the Business School, Durham University, UK.
Dr. Jawad Alzeer – Senior Scientist at the University of Zurich, the founder of Lifestylopathy and Halalopathy, Switzerland.
Prof Dr Mohd Ma’Sum Billah – Professor of Finance, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Demir Alihodžić – Director, Agency for Halal Quality Certification, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mr. Umar Munshi – Managing Partner, Hasan VC, Founder Ethis Global - Ethical Fintech Firms, Malaysia.
Ms. Marlina Wong Binti Abdullah – Foreign Trade Commissioner & Lead Cross Boarder Halal Diplomacy Standardization Advisory Council, BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Founder & President, Barakah Ethical Consumer Union (BECU).
Organising Committee Members
YM Tunku Azwil Tunku Abdul Razak – Chairman of Wilmington Metropolitan University, Malaysia. Organising Chairman of World Islamic Economy Week.
Dr. Hasan Hamzah – Chairman of the Board at Yayasan Pembangunan Buku Negara, Malaysia. Director of Operations, World Islamic Economy Week.
Mr. Amirul Ikman Azman – Head of Secretariat at Yayasan Pembangunan Buku Negara, Malaysia. Director of International Relations, World Islamic Economy Week.
Mr. Mohammed Noor – Founder & Chairman of Global Halal Consortium, Global Halal Alliance, World Islamic Economy Week.
Mr. Umar Munshi – Managing Partner, Hasan VC, Founder Ethis Global - Ethical Fintech Firms, Malaysia.
Mr. Omar Khaliel – CEO Riba Free Foundation, Co-Founder Muslim CEOs Collective, UK.
Dr Muslim Imran – Founding director of the Asia Middle East Center for Research and Dialogue (AMEC), Malaysia.
Mr. Muad Zaki – Co-Founder at World Trade Chamber Malaysia, Director of Economic & Trade Policy at AMEC, Malaysia.
Ms. Shareen Qureshi – Senior Partner at Astel Ventures, UK.
Dr. Shehab Al-Azazi – Chairman of the Global Center for Islamic Economy (GCIE), Türkıye.
Mr. Sultan Musa Alzahrani – Co-Director of the Data Science Center at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Hurriyah El Islamy – Founder & CEO HGC, Indonesia.
Mr. Alim Ye – CEO of M² Muslim Smart Wearable Company, Saudi Arabia.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Ma’Sum Billah – Professor of Finance, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Prof. Adjunct Datin Seri Azreen Abu Noh – Chairman of the Economic Bureau, DMDI, Malaysia.
Dr. Alina Abdulrahim – Assoc. Prof. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.
Ms. Rozi Osman – Principal Partner & Halal Industry Strategist, Rozi Osman International PLT.
Ms. Melody Amal Khalil – Director of International Relations, The Halal Catering Argentina.
Ms. Gemma Ali – Founder & CEO, Halal Animal Welfare Association, UK.
Ms. Elvina A. Rahayu – Managing Director of Lima Pillar, Halal Expert, Indonesia.
Dr. Aliye Nur Keleşoğlu – Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at Marmara University, Turkiye.
Mr. Samudeen Yusif – Founder and Executive Director of Bureau of Halal Certification, Ghana.
Dr. Awal Fuseini – Experienced Halal sector manager, animal welfare expert, and visiting research fellow at Huddersfield University Business School, UK.
Dr. Demir Alihodžić – Director, Agency for Halal Quality Certification, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dr. Irshad A Cader – CEO, Globothink, Australia.
Ms. Farwina Faroque – Secretary-General of BDS Malaysia.
Dr. Abubakar Usman Abubakar – Department Of International And Strategic Studies, Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Ms. Maeva Mohr – Advisor at AMEC & PA to Co-Founder at WTCM, Malaysia.
Ms. Diahoumba Diaby – President of the NGO Les Étoilés Solidaires, Guinea.
Mr. Ala Touati – Intern at AMEC,Malaysia.
Why Islamic Economy Week?
The world possesses unprecedented knowledge, technology, capital, and human potential.
Yet many of today's greatest challenges persist:
Economic inequality
Climate change
Food, water, and energy security
AI and workforce transformation
Governance challenges
Healthcare inequalities
Declining trust in institutions
Social fragmentation
Islamic Economy Week believes these challenges cannot be solved by isolated efforts.
They require ethical leadership, international cooperation, innovative financing, institutional excellence, and a shared commitment to human wellbeing.
Islamic Economy Week exists to facilitate that collaboration.
More Than a Conference
Islamic Economy Week is designed around implementation—not simply discussion.
Every summit, forum, workshop, and networking session is structured to create tangible outcomes, including:
Strategic partnerships
Investment opportunities
Cross-border collaborations
Policy recommendations
Research initiatives
Institutional alliances
Waqf development projects
Business matching
Innovation programmes
Sustainable development initiatives
Our measure of success is not the number of speeches delivered but the partnerships formed, programmes launched, investments mobilised, and communities empowered.
Our Integrated Ecosystem
Islamic Economy Week brings together six interconnected flagship events, each representing an essential pillar of a thriving ethical economy.
Islamic World Summit
Advancing leadership, governance, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Islamic Economic Forum
Driving investment, trade, Islamic finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Global Waqf Forum
Strengthening Waqf governance, institutional excellence, and sustainable philanthropy.
Waqf Economic Forum
Unlocking the economic potential of Waqf through investment, innovation, and impact finance.
UmmahFlix Creative Festival
Celebrating ethical storytelling, digital creativity, media innovation, and cultural industries.
Iqra Awards Gala
Recognising individuals and organisations creating extraordinary impact in education, innovation, leadership, philanthropy, and community development.
Together, these events form one integrated platform dedicated to building stronger institutions, more resilient economies, and a more prosperous future.
Our Core Principles
Everything we do is guided by eight foundational principles:
Faith with Purpose – Grounding economic progress in ethical and spiritual values.
Justice and Good Governance – Promoting accountability, transparency, and fairness.
Human-Centred Development – Placing people and communities at the heart of economic growth.
Knowledge and Innovation – Encouraging continuous learning and responsible innovation.
Shared Prosperity – Ensuring economic opportunity benefits society as a whole.
Sustainability and Stewardship – Protecting resources for future generations.
Global Collaboration – Building partnerships that transcend borders and sectors.
Measurable Impact – Delivering practical outcomes that create lasting change.
Join the Movement
Islamic Economy Week is an invitation to governments, institutions, businesses, investors, scholars, entrepreneurs, development organisations, media leaders, and young changemakers to work together in shaping a future where ethics and prosperity go hand in hand.
Inspired by the Madina Model and driven by collaboration, Islamic Economy Week is building more than an annual event.
It is building a global movement for ethical economies, sustainable development, and civilisational renewal.
One Week. One Ecosystem. One Movement.
Islamic Economy Week
From Dialogue to Implementation. From Vision to Measurable Impact.
The Secretariat Office
Level 7, Menara Safuan 80, Jln Ampang, 50300 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
info@islamiceconomyweek.com
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