Reframing the Narrative: Islamic Economic Leadership in Focus

Join Almir Colan and expert panelists at the AlBaraka Summit as they discuss Islamic economic leadership, storytelling and reframing the global narrative.

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At the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul, Almir Colan, Founder of Muslim Money Matters, emphasized the urgent need to reclaim and reshape the narrative around Islamic economic leadership. He highlighted how mainstream media often distorts or overlooks the significant achievements made by countries like Türkiye—despite persistent bias and misunderstanding.

Drawing on Türkiye’s example of building a robust industrial base, modern infrastructure, and achieving record-breaking exports with a focus on production over consumption, Almir stressed the role of strategic foresight, resilience, and innovation in driving economic success. The discussion called for bold, value-based storytelling that reflects the true essence and potential of the Islamic economic world.