Category: Islamic Economy
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.
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.
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?
The intention is to provide transparency and reliability, whilst aiming to boost the sector’s presence in the international market, in turn benefiting producers worldwide.
UAE provides technical support to the Philippines to unify the Halal industry
The UAE, supports the Halal products sector in Republic of the Philippines, through technical cooperation and exchange of experiences.
Where are the B2B Halal e-commerce Platforms Now?
The three dedicated halal trade and e-commerce platforms— DagangHalal, Zilzar and AladdinStreet—have not been doing well.
UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid names new board members of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
The newly appointed members will serve out the remaining term of the existing board. Under this decree, the board had a renewable term of three years.
UAE: Islamic Economy Award to take place at GIES
Nominations for the sixth edition of the annual Islamic Economy Award that align the UAE government’s efforts to promote the Islamic economy are open for registration until 25 July.
Indonesia: Non-food products tap into huge Muslim market in Halal boom
Indonesia’s growing Muslim consumer base has inspired companies to promote the halal label in their products, even if the brands sell non-food products.
UAE: Islamic Economy Contributes 8 Percent of Dubai’s GDP said DIEDC
Halal industries commanded a 94.5 per cent share of domestic trade in 2016, with halal food representing 58.7 per cent.
UAE: Blockchain Powered Halal Chain Launched in Dubai
HalalChain, a blockchain based platform specialized in traceability of halal industry products will Revolutionize Halal products’ compliance.
Malaysia: MIHAS 2018 records strong sales – the MIHAS Roundup
A total of RM1.52 billion sales were recorded, compared to RM1.01 billion registered last year.
Malaysia’s Halal Industry Champions recognised at the 2018 Halal Excellence Awards
Eight individuals, institutions and companies were recipients of the 2018 Halal Excellence Awards in appreciation for their outstanding achievements in the global Halal industry.
World Halal Week 2018: Malaysia in the lead as a robust Islamic Economy
The Government recognises the potential of the Halal industry and Islamic banking and finance, both pillars for the development of the Islamic economy.
UAE: Five key factors driving Islamic finance growth
Regulating the Islamic finance sector and defining its frameworks and references will not only expand the market further, but also enhance its social and economic impact on many countries.
Malaysia: World Halal Week 2018 to reinforce Halal Industry into an Islamic Economic Pillar
Globally, there is a rapidly growing interest in Halal products and the Halal industry in general as countries begin to realize the potential of the industry.
UAE: World Takaful Conference 9th April 2018
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UAE: DAFZA launches Goodforce Labs, the first Islamic and global social impact themed startup incubator
The incubator will work to revitalize the Islamic ethical economy utilizing a deep venture building platform.
UAE-based halal certifying body receives accreditation for Asia Pacific office
Prime Group has recently brought its expertise to Asia Pacific, making it the first and only halal certification body in the Philippines accredited by the Emirates International Accreditation Center (EIAC).
UAE: 300 leaders for global Takaful forum in Dubai
The Takaful industry is highly concentrated in the GCC, other Mena and Southeast Asia regions with Saudi Arabia taking the top spot in terms of total Takaful assets.
UAE: New Islamic economy products unveiled in Dubai
The first product launched was the ‘Exchangeable Sukuk’, then the ‘Awqaf Fund’ and finally the ‘Flexible Credit Card’ was the third product launched at IIPIEP 2018
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