Category: Events
Malaysia: Joint halal-Islamic finance sector will create a combined industry worth US$3.5 tri
“The halal industry will be looking for financial capital. Its size will become more noticeable if combined with Islamic banking,” said Dr Humayon Dar, Chairman, Edbiz, at the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2012 (GIFF).
Saudi Arabia Halal food market valued at $6 billion
Saudi Agriculture 2012, the 31st International Agriculture, Water and Agro-Industry Show, set on Sept. 24-27, 2012 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. Saudi Arabia’s Halal food market alone valued at around $6 billion.
UAE: Hotel Show Saudi Arabia set to revolutionize booming hospitality industry
More than 100 companies from 24 countries representing various supply chains of the hospitality sector across the Middle East and beyond will be participating at the inaugural Hotel Show Saudi Arabia.
UAE-China trade grow fivefold over last 10 years, says MoFT
A study revealed that the Halal food industry and market in China should be explored further, revealing that the Halal food sector in China is witnessing an increase in demand considering the presence of millions of Chinese Muslims.
Opinion: From MTV to Mecca
At the height of Kristiane Backer’s career, a chance encounter with cricketer Imran Khan took her to Pakistan and subsequently led her to convert to Islam. In this interview Kristiane talks about her new book on her journey and how Islam inspired her.
UK-Opinion: In the Shadow of Fiction: How Television Is Making (Up) Muslim History
Two educated responses to Channel 4’s insulting programme ‘Islam: The Untold Story’, that claims there is no historical evidence for the seventh century origins of Islam, which included many historically inaccurate hypotheses.
Turkey: Commercial hub Istanbul to host ‘Halal’ conventions
Istanbul is preparing to host two large “halal” conventions in a row, as well as a series of smaller ones, as the Islamic world’s interest in Turkey expands beyond trade and tourism. The Tesettür Fair, an int’l modest clothing event kicks off Sept. 13.
Indonesia: West Java to host the biggest halal conference in SE Asia
As well as holding a Halal conference in 2014, MUI urges every region and city in West Java to reach the target as Halal Province. Djamaludin said three regions in West Hava had become Halal City, namely Indramayu, Bogor, and Depok.
Turkey: 3rd Halal & Healthy Products fair in Istanbul
The 3rd Halal & Healthy Products Fair will take place in CNR Expo Istanbul between the 11-14 October 2012. It will take place simultaneously with the 14th Int’l MUSIAD Fair and 16th Int’l Business Forum.
UAE: Sharjah society backs Halal food event
Sharjah Cooperative Society (SCS), a provider of quality foodstuff at competitive prices, has teamed up with Expo Centre Sharjah for an upcoming international exhibition of halal-certified food products. Halal Food ME is positioned as the most comprehensive show of its kind in the region.
Malaysia: 13th Malaysia International Food And Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2012
Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) had a strong presence with their very own pavilion at MIFB 2012 to promote greater collaboration in Halal certification to the world, while further enhancing Malaysia’s premier position as a global halal hub.
Saudi Arabia: The Hotel Show
The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia is set for success as the Kingdom’s Hospitality sector booms
with a flourishing Travel & Tourism industry driving unprecedented business opportunities.
Russia: Moscow Halal Expo 2012: summing up
The number of exhibitors at the Exhibition exceeded a hundred this year, showing a more than 25% growth compared with the previous year, and almost doubling the results of the first Exhibition in 2010.
USA: Institute of Food Technologist Annual Meeting & Food Expo
I.S.A. welcomed the opportunity to serve as the forefront of Halal certifiers at the Expo again this year by answering questions and providing information to the public on Halal, its guidelines, and the vast opportunities for industry and producers.
China, Arab countries to hold third economic, trade forum
The third China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum will be held in Northwest China’s city of Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, from September 13-17, with a trade fair for vendors to sell halal food, Muslim commodities and other products.
New Zealand: Conference to spotlight growing halal economy
Opportunities in the fast-growing global halal economy are to be the focus of the inaugural Asia Dialogue conference, organised by the Business School and the New Zealand Asia Institute. With halal becoming a popular lifestyle choice elsewhere, it is expected to increase in importance for New Zealand exporters.
UK: Hoodforts youth project enjoys BFI success
The film is aimed at challenging judgements and common misconceptions about people. It took five months to make, and with most of the work undertaken by ten 14-16 year olds, along with volunteer film-makers and photographers with connections to Mile End.
Russia: Moscow hosts 3rd International Halal Exhibition
Russia hosted the Moscow Halal Expo 2012 on June 7, 2012. Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin congratulated attendants and informed that the Halal movement in Russia started in 2002 after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
USA: Challenges and Opportunities for Halal Foods in the Global Market
As part of the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Las Vegas on 28 June, audiences will learn that there is a vibrant minority American Muslim or European Muslim community, as the case may be, that need halal products, and how to certify them.
Pakistan say it can be a Halal Hub in Future
The CEO of the Halal Research Council, said at a Halal Training Workshop, with international participants, held in Lahore, that Pakistan is being introduced as a Halal hub globally, and by using the Halal logo, its exports can be strongly boosted.
