As far as we know the above quote is
not a quote from Cameron - but how long until we hear it?
The clock is TICKING!
The clock is TICKING!
David Cameron has welcomed London's hosting of the Ninth World Islamic Economic Forum, being held for the first time in a city outside the Muslim world. The Prime Minister promised to show an expected 1,800 visiting politicians, financiers and businesspeople from 115 countries that the UK is a "first-class destination for trade and investment from the Islamic world and beyond".
Among national leaders expected to attend this week's gathering are Malaysian PM Najib Razak, the Sultan of Brunei, King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain, President Abdul Hamid of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane of Morocco and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan.
With the total value of assets compliant with Islamic principles growing by 150% since 2006, global Islamic investments represent an increasingly important market, predicted to grow to £1.3 trillion by 2014. Mr Cameron said he wanted Britain to be a "global partner of choice for Islamic finance".
"I am delighted that this week London will become the first city outside of the Islamic world to host the World Islamic Economic Forum, which shows very clearly that Britain is open for business," said Mr Cameron.
"With some of the world's fastest growing markets in Muslim majority countries, demand for Islamic finance is growing and this presents major opportunities for the UK. I am determined that we do everything we can to make Britain the best place to start, grow and do business and this demonstrates that we are a global partner of choice for Islamic finance with the expertise, innovation and services that are fundamental to the industry's growth.
"We are in a global race and as London host the World Islamic Economic Forum, we will be backing our businesses seeking new markets and banging the drum for Britain to show that we are a first-class destination for trade and investment from the Islamic world and beyond.
"As part of our plan to help Britain succeed, we will be championing and showcasing our skills and expertise to overseas investors in order to strengthen our economy for the benefit of hard-working people all across the country."
Last year at the eighth World Islamic Economic Forum, deals worth around £5.8 billion were struck!
There are already more than 20 banks in the UK that offer Islamic financial products and services - more than in any other Western country - and the London Stock Exchange has had 49 "sukuk" listings, valued at 34 billion US dollars over the last five years. Some 25 law firms in the UK operate substantial Islamic finance departments.
Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Forum, Tun Musa Hitam, said: "This is the first time that the World Islamic Economic Forum is being held in a non-Muslim European capital. (Well, non-Muslim in the short term! - NS)
"The choice of this vibrant, cosmopolitan, yet ancient city is no coincidence. London is home to a vast multicultural population and a great gateway for trade and commerce, finance, culture, ideas and philosophy, to name a few. Organising the World Islamic Economic Forum in London represents our first step in promoting direct engagement in Europe as much as with it. It is also a continuation of our efforts to build bridges worldwide through business for the greater good of mankind."
Among national leaders expected to attend this week's gathering are Malaysian PM Najib Razak, the Sultan of Brunei, King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain, President Abdul Hamid of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane of Morocco and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan.
With the total value of assets compliant with Islamic principles growing by 150% since 2006, global Islamic investments represent an increasingly important market, predicted to grow to £1.3 trillion by 2014. Mr Cameron said he wanted Britain to be a "global partner of choice for Islamic finance".
"I am delighted that this week London will become the first city outside of the Islamic world to host the World Islamic Economic Forum, which shows very clearly that Britain is open for business," said Mr Cameron.
"With some of the world's fastest growing markets in Muslim majority countries, demand for Islamic finance is growing and this presents major opportunities for the UK. I am determined that we do everything we can to make Britain the best place to start, grow and do business and this demonstrates that we are a global partner of choice for Islamic finance with the expertise, innovation and services that are fundamental to the industry's growth.
"We are in a global race and as London host the World Islamic Economic Forum, we will be backing our businesses seeking new markets and banging the drum for Britain to show that we are a first-class destination for trade and investment from the Islamic world and beyond.
"As part of our plan to help Britain succeed, we will be championing and showcasing our skills and expertise to overseas investors in order to strengthen our economy for the benefit of hard-working people all across the country."
Last year at the eighth World Islamic Economic Forum, deals worth around £5.8 billion were struck!
There are already more than 20 banks in the UK that offer Islamic financial products and services - more than in any other Western country - and the London Stock Exchange has had 49 "sukuk" listings, valued at 34 billion US dollars over the last five years. Some 25 law firms in the UK operate substantial Islamic finance departments.
Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Forum, Tun Musa Hitam, said: "This is the first time that the World Islamic Economic Forum is being held in a non-Muslim European capital. (Well, non-Muslim in the short term! - NS)
"The choice of this vibrant, cosmopolitan, yet ancient city is no coincidence. London is home to a vast multicultural population and a great gateway for trade and commerce, finance, culture, ideas and philosophy, to name a few. Organising the World Islamic Economic Forum in London represents our first step in promoting direct engagement in Europe as much as with it. It is also a continuation of our efforts to build bridges worldwide through business for the greater good of mankind."
Well folks - so now we know - Cameron hasn't got Islamaphobia!!!
National Front = No Sharia Law Britain!
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