Category: Editorial
UK: Rising Islamophobia ‘threat to UK tourism, investment’
An anti-Islamic mood has been spreading across Europe, with Muslim communities particularly wary following the attack in January on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris.
Saudi Arabia: Food is being thrown away
It is estimated that between a third and half of the food produced in GCC countries goes to waste. Despite that, GCC countries are investing in farmlands abroad.
The World Halal Summit – Energising the Halal Ecosystem
Halal is on the agenda of an increasing number of governments, multinationals, SME’s, entrepreneurs, investors and market analysts. Recent estimates for the value of the Halal food sector alone for 2013 are over $1 trillion.
Opinion: Halal – from alternative to absurd
In the last few years there have been a number stories concerning halal: some bring a smile to the face, some bring a smirk, some bring confusion, some bring fascination, and some bring ‘what the …’ reaction.
Opinion: Halal turning to haram
It may not be well understood that something that is ‘halal’ may become haram at the various streams in the food supply chain.
Opinion: Does Islamic finance understand what is expected of it?
Is it comprehending that external events, from 9/11 to Boston Bomber and Charlie Hebdo, will impact on its growth beyond Muslim majority countries?
Opinion: Halal industry offers scope for investment
But, what is halal investment and how is it different from today’s Shariah-compliant investment of equity funds and private equity?
Opinion: Food profiling at 10,000m
Those ordering halal food while travelling into/out of Europe could be now be “food profiled” for secondary security screening or possible worse not given halal food while in detention.
Opinion: The perception problem of halal
If you do not address a provocative rumour, does it become a reality? Can an agenda-driven small vocal minority with social media savvy derail a trillion-dollar industry?
Australia: Lindt response to Halal certification of their chocolate
“We don’t refuse to halal certify our product, we just don’t do it. We just make chocolate for everyone.”
Opinion: Tapping the E-Muslim mart
Are the Muslims, as a whole, market-worthy of the tag line, the “next BRIC” (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) opportunity?
Opinion: This fashion sector has a huge market gap
Muslims account for over 20 percent of the global population but studies reveal that businesses are failing to tap into this key aspect of the Islamic economy.
Australia: Business on the Halal battleground
One of a number of anti-halal lobbyists urges its followers to bombard specific businesses with complaints in the hope they will cancel their halal registration.
Might Malaysia one day have ‘halal’ and ‘haram’ TV shows?
A broadcast network executive has floated the idea of “halal” certification for films and TV shows as a way to allay concerns among a segment of Muslims.
Opinion: The growing untapped market of Muslim consumers worldwide
When looking for a new segment to launch your brand in there are not many untapped mines left. So, where should you look? The Muslim consumers.
Opinion: Could Islamic finance save capitalism?
Is there a place for ethics and morality in the global economy? Should we continue to rely on governments to tweak at the margins of financial regulation.
American Muslim – a key $98bn consumer sector
This Study presents a story of Muslims as a great values-based asset to America focusing on ethical finance, food and other lifestyle options.
HF Editorial: Is Halal certification about to get disrupted?
Recent initiatives under the umbrella of the OIC, led by their Standards and Metrology arm, SMIIC, may be the trigger that will initiate irreversible changes to the current status quo in the Halal certification world.
Opinion: Regulating the sacred: why the US halal food industry needs better oversight
The superior quality of its products has made the US a leader in the global market for food prepared by Islamic standards.
Can Islamic Tourism save Yemen by using the Malaysian Model?
Those booking Islamic tourism packages often seek historical or cultural sites that would also be of interest to non-Muslim tourists, in addition to sites with Islamic significance.
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