(Dubai) – Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that the first goal of the strategy launched two years ago to develop and promote Dubai as the global capital of Islamic economy has been achieved.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hailed the achievement made by Dubai as it has overtaken other financial centres in listing Islamic bonds on its exchanges. Sukuk listed on Dubai’s exchanges, rose to Dh135 billion in 2015, said a recent study published by Thomson Reuters.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made these remarks as he chaired a meeting of the board of directors of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.
“When we launched our plan to become the world’s capital of Islamic economy two years ago, some brothers had doubts. But today we have achieved the first goal even before the date we had set. We have a clear vision for our next achievement in 2020.”
“Islamic finance is the most important sector of Islamic economy and Sukuk are one of the most important tools of this sector. Today we are the world’s biggest centres for Sukuk, but our vision is even wider and more comprehensive as it takes in seven major sectors of Islamic economy,” H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added.
“Thanks to its steady growth, increasing assets and straightforward principles, Islamic economy has become an established reality within the system of global economy. Through the huge economic opportunities provided by Islamic economy, and the massive partnerships that it can create, Islamic economy can provide a key to further stability and development in our region.”
(Courtesy WAM)
