Category: Islamic Economy
X8 Crypotocurrency Gets Halal Certification From Islamic Scholars
CCN reported Monday that Islamic scholars have certified Swiss financial technology firm X8 for its digital currency as a form of investment for Muslim investors.
Halal certification system: Lack of global alignment increases costs for food firms
Can Halal Certification and Accreditation achieve a successful regulatory alignment that other food industries have achieved over the years?
State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19
Launched at the recent GIES 2018 you can now download your free issue of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19 here. The only Report that gives you the facts and figures for the Halal Industry worldwide, a must have for anyone in the business. Description The State of the Global Islamic […]
Malaysia dominates the Islamic economy, but the UAE is hoping to close the gap
Malaysia can lay claim to be the center of the world’s global Islamic economy, but the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hot on its heels, according to new research.
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: 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.
‘International Halal Accreditation Forum’ In Singapore Discusses Halal Trade Promotion
The forum, which discussed a range of topics on its agenda, aims to promote the halal industry and support the global trade in halal products.
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.
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.
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