Category: Trade Events
Cape Town first-ever Halal Conference leads to $6 million worth of business deals
This will assist in the long-term vision of establishing Cape Town as the Halal Hub for Africa that will include opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in the Western Cape.
UK: The $4.5Billion Halal Market opportunity and how to access it
Throughout the week at Food Matters Live being held in London at ExCel, 21-23 November 2017, Halal industry leaders, London Halal Food Festival, will bring together experts from the halal industry.
GCC: GCC food industry experts to discuss VAT effects
With the official implementation of Valued Added Tax (VAT) across the Gulf region in January, the ripple effect of the region’s first applied taxation on all goods and services is a pressing concern.
UAE: Global Halal food market poised for solid growth
When taking into account the contributing factors, consumption of halal food is set to grow at an annual rate of approximately 16 per cent, stated the report, ‘The Global Halal Industry Overview’.
Turkey and Qatar: Behind the strategic alliance
The third meeting of Turkey-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee kicked off in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Malaysia’s Indirect Role for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
It is evident that Japan has a rise in Muslim tourists and they would like to cater to this growing demand, especially in terms of food, accommodation and services.
Dubai Exports and DIEDC Seek New Zealand’s Partnership in Building Halal Hub
With a low population and a food-export-driven economy, New Zealand is viewed as a major market and potential partner in channelling trade through Dubai.
Turkey seeks to become key player in halal food sector
“We believe that when the problem of legislation — one of the problems of the halal food sector — is solved, our country will be one of the key actors in the global halal market,” head of the Anatolian Businessmen’s Association.
UAE: Halal Lead Auditor Training in Dubai
3-day Halal Lead Auditor Training (HLAT) to be held at The Millennium Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Rd. Dubai, UAE this coming November 6-8, 2017.
Five Muslim Start-ups with a big future in the UK and beyond
Entrepreneurs are increasingly recognising the potential for businesses developed for the Islamic market at home and abroad. Here are five such ventures on their way.
Dubai Exports and Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Lead Islamic Economy Trade Mission to Australia
The modern Muslim consumer is very different from that of just a generation ago. They are educated, well connected to the global marketplace, and rely heavily on the internet and social media.
Cape companies invited to participate in Wesgro’s international Halal product exhibition
The exhibition, scheduled to take place at The Westin Cape Town, from 25 to 26 October 2017, will showcase halal certified products and services of local companies.
UAE: DSOA to host Islamic lifestyle mini bootcamp
Designed for ambitious early stage entrepreneurs engaged in Islamic arts and culture, Islamic architecture and design, family-friendly and Halal tourism, as well as digital Islamic economy, entertainment, communication and media.
South Africa: Quiet power of modest fashion hits the catwalk
“Modest fashion is having a moment and it would be sad to see this opportunity lost if South Africans in the fashion industry don’t pick up on it now.” Blogger Zainub Slemang van Rijmenant.
UAE: DAFZA, International Center of Islamic Economy Introduce ‘Transformation Forum’
The event will provide a stimulating environment for the development of Shar’iah-compliant products where supervisory bodies and financial institutions can share ideas and ways to drive transformation towards Islamic Finance.
Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK) to reinforce Turkey’s position in Halal certification
HAK will strengthen Turkey’s central position in the field of halal certification and accreditation and allow Turkey to be a gold standard in terms of rule-making and steps to be taken moving forward.
UAE: Expansion of the Dubai Speciality Food Festival 2017
A more health conscious consumer, is driving a desire both globally and regionally for specialist foods, such as organic and halal, pushing the foodservice to meet demand.
Doha seminar expected to attract 100 Asean and Qatari companies
Asean Committee in Doha (ACD) chairman and Thailand ambassador Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum said the seminar aims to promote Asean as an attractive market of 622mn people with a combined GDP of $2.6tn.
Canada: Halal Food Festival takes Muslims back in time
The guests enjoyed unique offerings at over 200 food booths from the Greater Toronto Area’s best halal restaurants, bakeries, specialty stores and manufacturers.
Thailand yet to reach full potential as top Muslim travel destination
Work was underway to finalise a common certification system for Thailand’s growing number of hotels, restaurants and other products.
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