Category Archives: Events

UAE: ESMA grants 20 companies Halal certification
07/10/2015

The number of companies that hold the Halal National Mark certifications jumped to 33 companies ...

UAE: R Hotels focuses on growing Halal sector
06/10/2015

The hotel chain will showcase its halal and family-friendly properties in UAE at the World ...

Opinion: Too many ethical labels on cosmetic products
06/10/2015

According to Organic Monitor, there are now over 30 symbols and labels that represent natural ...

Dubai ruler launches Global Islamic Economy gateway
06/10/2015

Providing business and professional data on the main sectors of the Islamic economy, including food, ...

Dubai: Nobel Peace laureate blasts global banking system
06/10/2015

Muhammad Yunus said, "A global financial system that served the rich “was one reason why ...

Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015 convenes in Dubai
05/10/2015

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated ‘Salaam Gateway and presented the ...

Opinion: Global Islamic economy can bring welcome revitalisation
05/10/2015

The Islamic economy stands in stark contrast to global economy with an increasingly viable elixir ...

Great acceptance on the upcoming ExpoHalal Spain 2015
30/09/2015

Visitors from more than 32 countries have already confirmed their participation in the event that ...

UAE: Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015: 5-6 October 2015
30/09/2015

Dubai's upcoming Global Islamic Economy Summit 2015 draws in distinguished leaders and industry experts from ...

UAE: State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2015-2016
28/09/2015

Four Islamic countries, Malaysia, KSA, UAE and Bahrain, have received top rankings as the healthiest ...

Global Halal food and lifestyle sectors to grow 6% by 2020
22/09/2015

The report is commissioned and supported by the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) in ...

UAE halal tourism investments to hit $350 billion in 5 years
21/09/2015

United Arab Emirates is the fastest-growing halal market in the GCC region in terms of ...

UAE: DIEDC approves launch of digital Islamic economy portal
17/09/2015

The Board of Directors of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) today approved the ...

UAE: Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 – 27-29 October, Dubai
17/09/2015

Biggest F&B processing exhibition in MEASA region highlights regional growth factors for industry. ...

Brazil: Candy companies bet on Halal for growth
14/09/2015

Companies Docile and Peccin from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, certified their product lines as ...

Indonesia: Joint seminar on Halal food production and certification
10/09/2015

Research and development on halal food conducted by universities in Indonesia are expected to improve ...

Opinion: Islamic art and fashion hit the mainstream
02/09/2015

Islamic art and fashion are quickly becoming burgeoning industries within the diverse landscape of the ...

Opinion: What halal travel means to people
02/09/2015

Will customers book a room at your “Shariah-compliant” hotel or would they prefer a “Muslim-friendly” ...

Qatar: QDB to host ITC’s world export forum
01/09/2015

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) will host the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) 15th World Export Development ...

Islamic Climate Declaration calls for fossil fuel phase out
18/08/2015

Islamic leaders from 20 countries today launched a bold Climate Change Declaration to engage the ...