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The Islamic Economy has gained ground in recent years, but has it secured a spot in the global curricula? One thing is for certain: it is definitely making significant inroads, as evident in the recent ranking released by DinarStandard and SalaamGateway, enumerating top business schools for Islamic economy education. Read our lead story to find out who made it to the list.

 On the geopolitical front, while a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced — which we hope is a prelude to enduring regional and global peace — the socio-economic implications of the conflict may be substantial, according to a new United Nations study.

Furthermore, the regional conflict not only illustrates the fragility of the current global economy characterized by high economic and financial integration, but also spotlights opportunities for how the halal economy can serve as a strategic pathway for strengthening economic resilience and collaboration between OIC states.

The ICDT Halal Trade & Investment report, set to launch on April 13, is a valuable playbook for key players to convert intelligence into action.

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