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Saudi Arabia: Was the ‘halal disco’ in Jeddah shut down?
Sources confirmed the lounge was ordered to close just an hour before Ne-Yo was set to appear, and that it wasn’t a matter of licensing.
Saudi Arabia Will Soon Have A ‘Halal Nightclub’
According to reports, the country will soon have what they are calling a ‘halal nightclubs’ for the visitors who miss a vibrant nightlife.
Malaysia: Japan’s Zensho agreed to pay $53 mln for Malaysian halal restaurant chain -source
The deal increases the Japanese firm’s presence in Southeast Asia, adding to current operations in Malaysia as well as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Opinion: Is Indonesia ready for Halal certification obligation?
Indonesia’s halal industry is underdeveloped because the local and domestic players have not significantly seized the opportunity.
Canada: Halal Expo Canada 2019 to provide a unique matchmaking platform
APPSAYA Matchmaking Platform will provide a convenient and an easy tool for exhibitors and attendees to connect and conduct business.
SDGs: Sustainable style and the rise of circular fashion
“Consumers are becoming more and more conscious, they hold the power to make the change. More and more they are checking labels and manufacturing process.” Renting fashion for a start!
Malaysia: Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair – 26-28 June 2019
The event is set to be held on 26 – 28 June 2019 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and open to trade visitors from 10.30am – 6pm.
Saudi Arabia: 7th Edition Foodex Saudi in Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events
Get high exposure in the Saudi Food Market, The largest & fastest growing food market in GCC and Middle East!
Asian Countries Are Off Track to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Across the region, the landscape also varies. Each of the five subregions shows uneven progress toward some goals and negative tends away from others.
Indonesia: Bukalapak hopes to become the Alibaba or Amazon for Middle East’s Muslims
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Bukalapak is an ecommerce platform with 4 million merchant partners in Indonesia.
Bahrain: Arla Foods to shift some production to the Middle East
Arla Foods said production from its Bislev and AKAFA sites in Denmark and from its Riyadh site in Saudi Arabia will be moved to a site in Manama in Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia: Food worth SR70 million is wasted daily in Saudi
Another study conducted earlier had revealed that nearly 440 tonnes of rice gets dumped into the landfills every year.
UK: Fast food chain GDK to open 14 new locations in UK
The company also signed agreements to enter Ontario and British Columbia provinces, and is currently in talks with franchisees to open new outlets in Manhattan and New Jersey, New York.
Canada: International & Domestic Exhibitors filling up at HALAL EXPO CANADA 2019
Held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on October 8-9, 2019, it will be hosting nearly 150 local and international exhibitors with a presentation of government supported country’s pavilions.
Malaysia: Johor out to boost halal sector
“Johor, Singapore and Indonesia should complement instead of competing with each other in developing the halal sector under the Singapore-Johor-Riau (SIJORI) economic growth triangle.”
Saudi Arabia: King Salman Launches the ‘Enriching Hajj & Umrah Experience’ Programme, part of Saudi Vision 2030
With the ambitious objective of reaching 30 million Umrah visitors annually by 2030, the programme’s mission is to achieve a quantum leap in every service provided.
Singapore: OneAgrix’s Proof of Concept – A First in the Halal Economy – has gone live
OneAgrix’s Proof of Concept for one of the largest poultry companies in Europe will secure and authenticate Halal Certificates and track Halal poultry from farm-to-fork.
Indonesia to postpone halal label deadline amid industry concerns
Indonesia will push back by as much as seven years an October deadline for halal labels on food, drugs and cosmetics, after industry voiced fears the move could bring chaos.
Australia: Busting the five biggest myths of ethical fashion
Australians are the second biggest consumers of textiles worldwide. We throw more than 500,000 tonnes of the stuff into landfill every day.
Malaysia: Sarawak to become leading cattle meat supplier in the ASEAN region
The AUD20 million (RM58 million) acquisition of the new cattle station was earlier announced by the Chief Minister who recently led a delegation to SEDC’s Rosewood Cattle Station in Western Australia.
