“The First International Conference and Exhibition on Women and Trade”, hosted by Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Mines, will be held on July 13-14, 2010 in Tehran with the following objectives: * To promote women entrepreneurship * To assist ...

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The overlap of global economic recovery and new trends in “sub-globalization” has found its latest confirmation in this month’s summit of the Group of Eight Islamic Developing Countries, or D-8, writes Kaveh L Afrasiabi, PhD. The group was established to address ...

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The 12th Session of The Group of Eight Developing Islamic Countries (D-8) ended here today, with member countries agreeing to work on launching feasible projects, enhance trade and create a charter for the grouping and embark on a young diplomat ...

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According to the Wall Street Journal media, Indonesia, Pakistan and South Korea Could Net $2 Billion With Shariah-Compliant Offers Planned for Next Year. Along the same line, in the recent meeting in Cairo, D-8 set to provide platform of cooperation ...

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The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Developing Islamic Countries (D-8) Sunday sanctioned a 10-year roadmap for economic collaborations among member states. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the two-phased roadmap envisaged increased intra-trade from the current ...

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Malaysia hosted the 6th D8 Summit early July.  It was the first time that Malaysia will be holding the D-8 Summit from 4th to 8th of July 2008 in Kuala Lumpur.  The theme of the Summit is “Meeting Challenges Through ...

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The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) celebrated its 140th Anniversary in a reception at Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace. Attended by various important figures such as Turkish President, Abdullah Gül; Istanbul Municipality, Muammer Güler; D-8 Secretary General, Dipo Alam; Head of Istanbul Security, ...

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