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Behaviours

Emerging Youth: UAE

The UAE’s Gen Z are leading the nation’s evolution by redefining tradition to mirror their own values and vision.

Youth : UAE : Gen Z

Viewpoints

The Future of Ethical Banking

Algbra’s ESG manager Marten Möller discusses the responsibility banks must take on in an equitable and ecologically conscious world.

Technology : Finance : Sustainability

News

Sports Direct guides runners through Ramadan

The sports retailer is hosting a podcast series to support Muslim runners who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Media And Entertainment : Health And Wellness : Running

Big Ideas

Family in 2030: Climate Communities

In this scenario, we meet an intergenerational Muslim family finding meaning and hope amid the impacts of the climate crisis on the city of New York.

Scenario : Society : Climate Crisis

News

Stat: The Islamic luxury market is thriving

In 2017, Muslim consumers spent $2.1 trillion (£1.6tn, €1.8tn) on lifestyle products and services such as modest fashion, travel and halal goods, a...

Modest Wear : Retail : Lifestyle

News

Streetwear that empowers Muslim women

US – New clothing label Seek Refuge offers a collection of functional streetwear for Muslim women.

Fashion : Culture : Retail

Markets

Saudi Arabia Travel Market

Under the guidance of a forward-thinking Millennial Crown Prince, the fifth largest country in Asia is opening up to tourism.

Travel : Hospitality : Luxury

Big Ideas

Investment tool Wahed is compliant with Sharia law

US – The platform uses algorithms and digital investment resources to open up investment opportunities for Muslims.

Finance : Digital : Technology

Design Directions

The Modist

The Modist is a new online destination for luxury modest wear.

Modest Wear : Luxury : E-Commerce

News

Modesty movement

Dubai – The Modist is a new global online destination for luxury modest fashion.

The Modist : Luxury : Modest Wear Market

News

Athena athletes

Middle East – Nike continues to be a driver of change in the Arab world with its new advertising campaign that focuses on female athletes.

Nike : Middle East : The Athena Woman

Viewpoints

Shelina Janmohamed: Ogilvy Noor

How modest wear can appeal beyond the Muslim market.

Retail Futures Forum : Modest Wear : Muslim

Markets

Modest Wear Market

The modest wear market is growing, with Muslim influencers, brand collaborations and lifestyle-led thinking all playing a part.

Modest Wear : Muslim : Influencers

News

Good sport

Minneapolis – Asiya is a new brand that develops activewear for Muslim women.

Modesty : Hijabistas : Modesty Wear

Communities

Party-totallers

Tired of a culture that normalises inebriation and places alcohol at the centre of every event, Party-totallers are shunning the shots, beer and ...

Party-totallers : The Optimised Self : Non-alcoholic

Big Ideas

Muslim buzz

Global – Media company BuzzFeed dedicated a day to Muslim content on social media platform Snapchat Discover.

BuzzFeed : Snapchat Discover : Islamophobia

Markets

Halal beauty

Halal cosmetics is a fast-growing market in the beauty industry and is set to become a dominant sector over the coming decade.

Multicultural Beauty : Halal : Beauty

News

Hijab style: turbans gain a modern twist

Saudi Arabia – Design agency Anagrama has created classic, elegant branding for Islamic headwear maker T4Turban.

Hijabistas : Turbans : Head

Communities

Hijabistas

A new breed of fashion innovators is blazing a trail for modesty, creative flair and business sense. Dubbed ‘hijabistas’, these women are homing in...

Chanel : Muslim : Feminism

Big Ideas

McDonald’s to open vegetarian restaurant in India

McDonalds : Fast-food : India

Markets

Single Saris

Just five years ago, an Indian woman travelling sans husband or family would have attracted frowns of disapproval from a traditionally patriarchal ...

India : Women : Boston Consulting Group