Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Foodex Saudi – 11-14 November 2019
7th Edition of Saudi Arabia’s leading international Food & Drink trade exhibition being held in Jeddah at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events.
Saudi Arabia launches initiative to attract international VCs
The platform called ‘Venture’ is run by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), to promote Saudi Arabia as a “future-ready investment destination”.
Opinion: Economy 4.0 is here to stay
There is a race between countries and companies to provide platforms and create ecosystems to benefit from this innovation. These new technologies are disruptive and will change every aspect of our lives.
Saudi Arabia: Investment opportunities in the Saudi food sector
Domestic, regional and international demands for Saudi food products have been increasing year on year, with seafood, dates and halal foods leading the way.
Saudi Arabia eager to tap into $2.1trn global market for halal products
The Kingdom, along with other Middle Eastern countries, is looking to develop business links with Malaysia which has become one of the world leaders in the halal industry.
Saudi Arabia: 7th Edition of Foodex Saudi 2019 in Jeddah 11 to14 November 2019
Foodex Saudi is Saudi Arabia’s Leading International Trade exhibition 100% dedicated to the food and drink industry. Source products from over 51 countries.
Saudi Arabia: Could lab-grown meat be in Saudi Arabia’s future?
We have to keep an eye on technologies and how they emerge. We have all heard about how meat production is shifting from the normal farm to labs.
Opinion: Meeting demands of the Halal Industry
The global halal market is set to grow at an exponential rate driven by increasing demand from the Muslim as well as non-Muslim population.
Saudi Arabia: Freed Saudis Resurface Billions Poorer After Prince’s Crackdown
The crown prince said a total of about $107 billion — a mix of cash, real estate, companies and securities — has been recovered from 87 people.
Azerbaijani companies expand business ties with Saudi Arabia
Azerbaijan Export & Investment Promotion Foundation organized an export mission to Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia, to promote Azerbaijani local products under the Made in Azerbaijan brand .
Saudi Arabian opportunities for Australian beef, lamb exports
INTEGRITY systems, quality and consistency mean Australia is perfectly placed to capitalise on a fast-growing Saudi Arabian meat export market, with opportunities particularly for Australian lamb.
Saudi Arabia: 2018 Gulfwest Food Expo held in Jeddah
US beef exports to Saudi Arabia are expected to reach $15 million this year and are projected to reach $30 million in 2019.
OIC countries seek to be dependent on their own Halal vaccines
Of the 57 OIC member states, only seven are vaccine producers and only a few produce export-quality medicines. Islamic countries need to collaborate on vaccine products.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia: Muslim World League Launches Halal Identification System
By announcing the launch of the advanced halal identification system, the MWL confirms that it is the only authority responsible for certifying Islamic centers and examination companies.
Saudi Arabia starts high-speed train services between Makkah and Madinah
The 450km line will link the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh.
Saudi grand mufti praises MWL’s control of halal meat imports
A royal decree gave the MWL sole responsibly for issuing halal certificates, in recognition of its international-relations expertise in coordinating and cooperating with local and international bodies.
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.
UK: Government urged to clarify slaughter policy
The BVA is calling on the Government to urgently clarify whether UK lamb exported under a new trade deal with Saudi Arabia will be stunned before slaughter.
