• The ninth World Islamic Economic Forum gathered the Islamic world's top leaders in London. Above, members of the media during the opening session of the Islamic finance event. Matthew Lloyd / Getty Images
    The ninth World Islamic Economic Forum gathered the Islamic world's top leaders in London. Above, members of the media during the opening session of the Islamic finance event. Matthew Lloyd / Getty Images
  • The British prime minister, David Cameron, left, who delivered a keynote address to the forum on Tuesday, greets Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain, right, while King Abdullah of Jordan looks on. Stephen Lock for The National
    The British prime minister, David Cameron, left, who delivered a keynote address to the forum on Tuesday, greets Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain, right, while King Abdullah of Jordan looks on. Stephen Lock for The National
  • Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai addresses the World Islamic Economic Forum, alongside Bangladeshi president Abdul Hamid. Luke MacGregor / Reuters
    Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai addresses the World Islamic Economic Forum, alongside Bangladeshi president Abdul Hamid. Luke MacGregor / Reuters
  • The British prime minister David Cameron gives a speech while Afghan president Hamid Karzai listens during the opening day of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Stephen Lock for The National
    The British prime minister David Cameron gives a speech while Afghan president Hamid Karzai listens during the opening day of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Stephen Lock for The National
  • Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif addresses delegates during the ninth World Islamic Economic Forum in London. Sang Tan / AP Photo
    Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif addresses delegates during the ninth World Islamic Economic Forum in London. Sang Tan / AP Photo
  • Malaysia, where Najib Razak is the prime minister, is considered the hub of Islamic finance. Above, the prime minister addresses attendees to the World Islamic Economic Forum in London. Luke MacGregor / Reuters
    Malaysia, where Najib Razak is the prime minister, is considered the hub of Islamic finance. Above, the prime minister addresses attendees to the World Islamic Economic Forum in London. Luke MacGregor / Reuters
  • Ahmad Mohamed Ali, the president of Islamic Development Bank, during the opening of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Bethany Clarke / Getty Images
    Ahmad Mohamed Ali, the president of Islamic Development Bank, during the opening of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Bethany Clarke / Getty Images
  • The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah also delivered a speech at the opening of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Bethany Clarke / Getty Images
    The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah also delivered a speech at the opening of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Bethany Clarke / Getty Images
  • Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain, is one of the Islamic leaders who attended the World Islamic Economic Forum. Sang Tan / AP Photo
    Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain, is one of the Islamic leaders who attended the World Islamic Economic Forum. Sang Tan / AP Photo
  • Ahmad Mohamed Ali, the president of the Islamic Development Bank, deliver his speech at the opening day of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Stephen Lock for The National
    Ahmad Mohamed Ali, the president of the Islamic Development Bank, deliver his speech at the opening day of the World Islamic Economic Forum. Stephen Lock for The National

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In pictures: the World Islamic Economic Forum in London

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More than 2,600 Muslim leaders of business and politics have gathered in London for the ninth World Islamic Economic Forum, the first to be held outside an Islamic country.

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