Author Archive: salama
Indonesia shows interest to import meat & citrus from Pakistan
On the occasion, ambassador said that currently Indonesia is importing meat mainly from Australia which is non-Muslim country and they wish to import form Halal country like Pakistan.
Opinion: China’s Halal Constitution
The increasing profile of Islam in public life is influencing recent constitutional debates in China, signaling that even China’s socialist legal system must account for the rights and duties of Muslims.
UK: Halal Food Authority to certify non-stun slaughter
The HFA will continue to certify stunned animals and is expected to offer different labels to help with consumer transparency. The scheme will roll out in 8-10 weeks.
Malaysia invited to become board member of SMIIC
Malaysia, which is recognised for spearheading global halal standards, has scored another first as it has been invited to join the board of directors of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries.
Bahrain: BIBF launches Halal Economy Masterclass
The masterclass on “The Convergence of the Halal Market and Islamic Capital” was held in partnership with Dinar Standard and the Waqf Fund of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Halal and Vegan Drive Ethical Label Market
According to the new research, halal and vegan labels are set to grow by a compound annual growth rate of over 5 percent annually between 2015 and 2020.
The Halal market volume in Tatarstan at 100 billion
In Russia, where there are more than 20 million Muslims, the demand for Halal products has grown dramatically ‘due to its high quality’ over the past decades.
UAE: Workshop held to review ‘Halal’ trademark
The workshop was attended by number of officials from the government entities in the control and quality departments, and the institutions and entities in the food sector.
Dubai: 63% increase in entries for Middle East Hotel Awards 2016
From hundreds of entries, judges noted particular increases in entrants from hotels in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan.
Opinion: Ignorance and fear are big obstacles for Muslim startup founders
“I believe that entrepreneurship is a good deterrent to prejudice and racism. If you can enhance someone’s life through a product, they’re going to look at you differently.”
Opinion: Halal makeup becoming popular in industry
“The fact that halal products can be traced back through the entire value chain is important for them in terms of quality assurance,” German chemicals giant BASF said in a recent news release.
Chairman of the Tourism Committee opens the Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2016
“The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia is the leading showcase of everything needed to build and run a hotel or restaurant in the Kingdom.”
Fajr Capital completes acquisition of UAE-based food and beverage platform, Cravia
With over 85 restaurants and more than 1,500 employees, Cravia is one of the fastest-growing F&B companies in the Middle East. Fajr Capital ‘s investment will enable Cravia to accelerate its immediate growth plans.
Indonesia: Govt to develop West Sumatra as Halal tourist destination
The Tourism Ministry plans to develop West Sumatra as a halal tourist destination to attract more tourists from OIC countries, such as Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
China: Shaanxi to set up global Halal hub
it is proposing that Malaysia’s Halal Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (HDC) render help and set up a halal certification unit in Yangling, an education town 80km west of ancient city Xian.
UAE: Halal-certified food suppliers to airlines witness massive growth in demand
Growing demand for halal-certified food by airlines is encouraging suppliers worldwide to develop new products and enhance their production capacities.
Russia: 7 Reasons why you should attend the Moscow Halal Expo 2016
The Moscow Halal Expo 2016 will be held June 2-5 2016 in Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Moscow.
Saudi Hospitalty Industry Adapts to rise of ‘Millennial’ Travellers
Millennial travellers are forecast to become the dominant consumer group globally by 2020, yet the future appears closer for Saudi Arabia.
UAE: Modest fashion the focus of new online Cover Magazine
Cover, new global digital magazine is aiming to become the Vogue of the conservative-fashion world. The brainchild of Dubai-based Alia Khan, chairwoman of the Islamic Fashion and Design Council (IFDC).
Indonesia: Unilever Faces Challenges in Applying Halal Warranty System
PT Unilever Indonesia applies a halal waranty system for its products and factory. However, the implementation system is not easy and the company faces various challanges.
