Indonesia's 13th Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) opened October 14, 2026, in Jakarta with over 1,000 halal industry participants and more than 100 activities running until October 18. Indonesia ranks fourth globally in the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report, and its halal value chain grew 5.5% year-on-year, against projected global Muslim consumer spending of $3.56 trillion by 2029. The article argues that smaller firms still struggle to turn market access into completed exports and jobs. Bank Indonesia introduced a code of conduct for Islamic financial markets, an updated zakat principles index, and a scholarship program. The author says the festival's lasting impact depends on post-event support for certification, financing, logistics, and capacity-building.
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