About Kamil Echchihab
Kamil is an Analyst at DinarStandard, where he helps governments, corporates, and multilateral organizations unlock growth across the Global Islamic Economy. Involved in growth‑strategy, investment, and halal‑economy expertise, he supports projects across the Global South, GCC, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and the OIC Economy.
For over two years at DinarStandard, Kamil has been a core contributor to the engagements and thought‑leadership of DinarStandard, including The State of the Global Islamic Economy Report. He frequently leads primary research, trade‑flow modelling, and consumer‑spending analysis to shape go‑to‑market strategies, sector roadmaps, and government strategy cases for public and private‑sector clients.
Prior to joining DinarStandard, Kamil worked as an Equity Research Analyst at Wafa Gestion, North Africa’s leading asset manager, and served as a Business Analyst for a Boston‑based food manufacturer—experience that grounds his consulting work in rigorous financial and operational insight.
Relevant Experience
Lead Analyst for the Media & Recreation sector in the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Reports
Lead Trade Analyst for the ICDT Trade & Investment Report
Led a dedicated team for trade analysis, product prioritization, and country deep-dives under the UAE Halal National Strategy 2031
Key contributor to the export strategies of several major GCC holdings in the halal food and halal cosmetics sectors
Played a central role in developing a custom investment and product prioritization framework for Bahrain’s halal economy
Delivered go-to-market strategies for 10+ large and mid-sized GCC companies
I turn data into actionable insights and strategies that help halal businesses expand, governments shape effective policies, and trade networks grow across global markets.
