Dinar Standard http://www.dinarstandard.com Business Strategies for the Muslim World en-us DS100 News Briefs - June 15-30, 2008: Turkish Airlines and Garuda Indonesia JV, Maybanks Pakistan acquire, Emirates new campaign, Maxis and Yahoo.. http://www.dinarstandard.com/rankings/ds100/DS100News070108.html News briefs on the DS100 Top 100 Companies of the Muslim World.. Malaysia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia Driving Increased Intra Muslim Trade http://www.dinarstandard.com/intraoic/intraoic052708.html Strong fundamentals; Islamic Finance and Halal Food sector growth, and increased Intra-OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) member country networking is driving growth. A Beacon of Corporate Social Responsibility: Abdul Latif Jameel http://www.dinarstandard.com/current/ALJ051908.htm Abdul Latif Jameel Co (major Saudi Arabia based multinational) has an impressive array of result oriented CSR initiatives. "The 99" - A World Class Brand with Muslim Values http://www.dinarstandard.com/mlm/99Comic051908.htm One Kuwaiti entrepreneur is creating new role models for the youth of the Muslim world. Harvard Islamic Finance Forum: An Outsider's View http://www.dinarstandard.com/finance/HarvardFin051908.htm Dr. Athar Osama writes about his take on islamic Finance after attending the Harvard Islamic Finance Forum. Behind Turkey's Largest Six Sigma Deployment http://www.dinarstandard.com/management/SixSigma052508.htm Borusan Holding has saved millions with its implementation of Six Sigma quality management practices. Imen Bakhouche of NetConcept, Tunisia: Women in Management Series http://www.dinarstandard.com/management/MMImenBakhouche051908.htm Imen Bakhouche of NetConcept, Tunisia: Women in Management Series. Naseeb.com and Emerging Muslim Social Businesses Models http://www.dinarstandard.com/mlm/Naseeb040608.htm Naseeb.com, a Pakistan based Muslim social networking website has secured funding from prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and is part of a handful of successful ventures that are tapping into the growing online Muslim population. 2nd Gulf Venture Capital Forum Builds Industry Momentum http://www.dinarstandard.com/finance/GulfVenture040608.htm The Private Equity industry continues to grow at a remarkable clip in the SAMENA region. DinarStandard.com's Zainab Mansoor reviews the discussion and outcomes from the GVCA's 2nd annual meeting. Masdar City: Not a showcase, but an Entrepreneurial Eco-system http://www.dinarstandard.com/innovation/Masdar040608.htm Guest contributor Mr. Bilal Zuberi, PhD writes about Abu Dhabi's ambitious Masdar City project which aims to be the World's First Zero-Carbon, Zero-Waste, Car-Free City. Alwaleed: Businessman, Billionaire, Prince Book Review http://www.dinarstandard.com/finance/Alwaleed040608.htm Syed Ali Mujtaba reviews international journalist Riz Khan's biography of one of the most successful international investors today - Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Strategic Aspects of Astra International http://www.dinarstandard.com/management/Astra040608.htm A look at the Business Models, Partnerships and Human Resource Management strategies of Indonesia's PT Astra International TbK (Astra) which began as a small agricultural-based trading business in 1957, and by the of 2007 was a conglomerate was worth USD7.7 billion. Aramco and ADNOC in Sustainable Oil Companies Report http://www.dinarstandard.com/current/Aramco040608.htm DinarStandard.com's Mubasshir Mushtaq reviews Spain-based management rating and research firm Management and Excellence's recently released 5th annual report titled "Most Sustainable Oil/Gas Companies 2008" . Our report includes a focus on ARAMCO of Saudi Arabia and ADNOC of Abu Dhabi and their place in the rankings. Pakistan Economy Remains Resilient Amid Crisis http://www.dinarstandard.com/current/PakistanEconomy030608.htm Despite 2007 being one of the most turbulent years in Pakistan's history, the economy seems to be weathering well. 2007 DS100 - Top 100 Companies of the Muslim World Ranking http://www.dinarstandard.com/rankings/ds100/analysis.htm With US $1.08 trillion in total revenues and a healthy 14.6% in revenue growth over the year before, the Top 100 Companies of the Muslim World show a continuing strengthening of their respective economies.