Category: Trade Events
Istanbul to host World Halal Summit and Halal Expo
Starting on Nov. 29, some 250 exhibitors are expected to attend the four-day expo in such sectors as food, tourism, and finance.
Saudi food exports to rise even as Saudi Foodex 2018 opens
Prince Abdulaziz Bin Nawwaf Bin Abdulaziz noted that it is expected that Saudi food exports will jump to the list of non-oil exports over the next five years.
Italy: Amanah Halal Research Centre Organizes 2nd Global Halal Forum 2018
Italy has around 3 million Muslim population (4% of total population) and it also exports a substantial portion of Halal cosmetics and modest fashion to OIC countries”.
UAE: The VIP launch of “Artist Playground by Pullman” at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre and Islamic Fashion & Design Council’s (IFDC’s )Pret-A-Cover™ Buyers Lane launched “Artist Playground by Pullman” on November 2nd , 2018.
World Halal Day 2018, South Korea , Seoul Nov 1st & 2nd 2018
World Halal Day aims to create an in-depth understanding on Halal and to enhance the industry. It also aims to raise awareness on current issues related to the Halal economy.
Saudi Arabia: Makkah ideal place to review arbitration of Halal food criteria: OIC chief
OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen asserted that Makkah is the ideal venue to examine and discuss the concepts of arbitration and bolster criteria relevant to Halal food.
UAE Presents Its Halal Food Model At OIC Meeting
The UAE participated in the 13th session of the General Assembly of the Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries, SMIIC, part of the OIC, which convened in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
UAE: New angel investor group targets impact investments in Muslim countries
A new group of 40-plus angel investors have banded together to create The Falcon Network, which is looking to invest in start-ups in the Muslim world.
UAE: Over 4,000 visitors attend Halal Expo Dubai
More than 4,000 visitors, mostly buyers and sellers of halal products and services, from 40 countries, as well as over 75 companies from 15 countries, attended the 10th Halal Expo Dubai.
UAE: Global Islamic Economy Summit Addresses Industry 4.0, Power Of Blockchain
Dubai aims to unify the global efforts to promote the Islamic economy and to create an environment in which everyone will work to develop an integrated Islamic economic model.
UAE: DAFZA and DIEDC launches first of its kind Halal Trade and Marketing Center
HTMC is a global business development center focused on the Halal economy opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of Halal economy products and services.
UAE: Emirate ranks first globally across five Islamic economy sectors
The five sectors dominated by the UAE include halal food, halal travel, modest fashion, halal media and recreation, and halal pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Indonesia calls to establish standard for halal products in Asean
At the meeting, Indonesia reiterated its commitment to supporting efforts to intensify food resilience and security in the ASEAN region.
Sharjah Chamber organizes a workshop on the requirements of Halal certification
The workshop aimed to introduce import and export laws and regulations in the UAE, as well as to review other regulations and mechanisms adopted by ESMA – Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology.
Opinion: Bosnia aims to become European centre of halal produce and services
Agency for Halal Quality Certification show that halal-certified products are exported mainly to other countries in the Balkan region with significant Muslim communities.
Dubai Crown Prince unveils plan to hold Islamic Economy Week
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued directives to hold the Islamic Economy Week from October 27 to November 1.
This Canadian modest fashion designer aims to inspire and empower
Popularly known as Edmonton’s Muslim Fashionista, Wedad Amiri is constantly challenging stereotypes about Muslim women.
Chechen Republic, Brunei to begin cooperation in various sectors
Since the population of Chechnya is 100 per cent Muslim, they can offer Islamic and halal tourism to the Brunei market. During discussions with DARe, they also put forward their interest in developing Halal cosmetics
Major summit to prescribe local expansion for fast-growing sector in Saudi Arabia
Localization of Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing, multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical industry will top the agenda at a high-profile food and drug conference in Riyadh next month.
Singapore: ITB Asia to launch Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion
ITB Asia is set to focus on the US$180 billion Muslim travel market this year as it partners with key experts, CrescentRating and Halal Trip for the 3rd edition of the Halal in Travel summit.
