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Brunei’s halal industry can spur economic diversification, says think tank
Around 60 percent of Brunei’s economy is covered by its oil industry, and the sultanate has been trying to reduce its reliance on petroleum for years.
UAE: DAFZA to showcase its premium services to the F&B Industry at Gulfood
DAFZA will highlight its efforts to promote the Halal sector through initiatives such as launching “Dubai Global Gateway to Halal Industries: Your Guide Step by Step”
Riz Global Foods will be exhibiting at Gulfood 2019: 17-21 February
Riz Global Foods is offering the most High Quality Halal products which are not just Halal but are also Tayyib. These are the products consumers are looking for today.
Opinion: ‘Killing animals is cruel full stop – regardless of whether it’s Halal’
In fact 84% of UK halal meat comes from animals who have been stunned beforehand, according to animal welfare charity the RSPCA.
UK: Vets call for ban on export of halal lamb
The BVA said that the law had been intended to serve the requirements of British Muslims and Jews, not to enable an export market in unstunned meat.
Indonesia to postpone halal label deadline amid industry concerns
The definition of halal is too strict and would mean life-saving products, such as vaccines or drugs containing blood, could be barred after the deadline passed.
Islamic Fashion Becomes Effortless Thanks to SHUKR Islamic Clothing
The rise of Muslim targeted clothing trends raises a question modest dressers (Muslims especially) have been struggling with: are modesty and beauty able to co-exist?
Report: Sustainable Tourism Policy Recommendations Developed for OIC Countries
DinarStandard and COMCEC released “Sustainable Destination Management Strategies In The OIC Member Countries” at the 13th Meeting of the COMCEC Tourism Working Group.
Italy: Food Innovation Group Future Food Secures Additional Funding
With a philanthropic core, Future Food provides education, supports research projects and feeds innovative initiatives that positively impact the health of humans and the planet.
Indonesia Eyeing to Enhance Halal Tourism by 45 Percent
The Indonesian tourism ministry continues to provide technical guidance and workshops for 10 halal tourist destinations.
USA: Muslim Consumer Lifestyle Brand Haute Hijab Raises $2.3 Million
With this funding round, Haute Hijab is going to accelerate growth and extend its competitive lead worldwide.
Growing preference for ‘instant noodle trips’, non-OIC destinations and other Muslim travel trends
‘Rising authority’ of women when planning travels is one of the trends that will change Muslim travel, the Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Travel Frontier 2019 report says.
Malaysia and Indonesia rush to slice up $3tn global halal market
Malaysia ranks first among countries best-positioned to seize opportunities in the Islamic economy, according to a 2018-2019 report by Thomson Reuters and DinarStandard.
Nestle: IBM Food Trust Blockchain Set to Expand to New Suppliers, Consumers in 2019
The IBM Food Trust blockchain has been underway since fall 2016, with the first product trials spearheaded by Walmart in China in December 2016.
Opinion: Meet the halal beauty brand looking to appeal to consumers regardless of their religious beliefs
Launching in the UK this June, Shade M will start with 16 shades of liquid lipstick, before rolling out a full range of beauty products.
Opinion: Why fashion brands must try harder to capture the ‘Muslim pound’
This diverse, global and super savvy customer base are increasingly characterised by a desire for conservative clothing with genuine fashion credentials.
UK has approached GCC states for post-Brexit trade pact – UAE minister
Such agreements can take years to negotiate, Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri said on a panel at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
UK: ‘Healthy’ Deliveroo-style app to launch in Dubai and London
Abul Rob, founder of online food delivery service Pronto Eat, is looking to claim his own slice of this growing dietary pie.
Indonesia sees US$1.6 billion windfall from Halal labelling rule
Indonesia is overhauling the Halal certification rules as the country’s Shariah economy is set to swell to US$427 billion by 2022.
UAE bans import of all species of birds from Kuwait
It has banned the import of all species of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, eggs, poultry meat, and their non-heat-treated by-products.
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