Category: Middle East & Africa
UAE: IHAF meeting discusses ‘strategies’ to expand trade of halal products
Members discussed internal regulations, future strategic directions, plans, and work programmes for the coming period, which will contribute to further regional and international outreach.
UAE: Halal Certification – Middle East
SGS approved by the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC) to issue certificates for the execution of Halal certification activities, in-line with ESMA’s implementation of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2014.
New Zealand exporters resume lamb trade with Iran
On May 22 Wellington processor Taylor Preston will ship a modest 60 tonnes of frozen cuts to mark the resumption of the trade.
Mexican beef exporters look to Muslim markets as U.S. alternatives
Mexico’s growing beef industry is targeting Muslim consumers in the Middle East for its prime cuts as it seeks to reduce dependence on buyers in the United States.
UAE: Increased GCC visitor numbers swell ATM 2017
Muslim travel is a key sector for economic development and job creation throughout the world, generating $139 billion in GDP and creating 4.5 million jobs worldwide.
Opinion: The Role of the Lifestyle Sector in the Islamic Economy
If a certain lifestyle unites a large proportion of people, as is the case with Islamic lifestyle, this promises significant opportunities.
UK: MLE-Connect – Appeal to the youth and they will come
This was the main takeaway of an international panel titled “The Role of Muslim Lifestyle and Youth in the Islamic Economy,” which was part of MLE Connect 2017 in London.
UK: Why catwalk Hijabs are upsetting some Muslim women
The hijab has long been a contentious topic of conversation; feminists, religious conservatives, secularists are some of the online communities that have engaged in passionate debate about what it represents.
Algeria: Halal certification mandatory as from June 2017
The concerned list of foodstuffs will be set “very soon” by the National Committee to monitor certification and marking “Halal”, chaired by the Ministry of Commerce, said the same official.
Halal foods finding greater acceptance in Kenya: Report
Kenya is now home to a modest 100 halal-compliant food industry businesses, offering Muslims a choice of offerings and convenience, but that market may be growing.
Certification Becomes Issue for Halal Tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia’s position is up one rank from the previous year. The leader of the halal tourism market for this year (ranks first and second) is still held by Malaysia and United Arab Emirates.
Opinion: Security of food supply paramount for Arabian Gulf region
Saudi Arabia is not alone in its reliance on buying food from abroad. While it needs about 70% of its food imported, the UAE requires 80% and Qatar a staggering 90%.
Brazil’s Minister to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia
Minister Maggi’s visit to the KSA and the UAE is a move to assure the premium quality of Brazilian products entering these markets which have continued to show their trust in Brazil’s meat industry.
UAE: Premium Hotel Classification system for Muslim-friendly properties
Tourism Malaysia and Salam Standard will both participate in the inaugural ATM Global Halal Tourism Summit 2017, which takes place on the Global Stage on Wednesday April 26th.
UK: Food and drink exporters to get government support
Will the UK government wake up to the Halal market opportunities in the food and drink industry? They are already looking at opening up the market to sell British lamb to Kuwait.
Moscow Halal Expo organizers sign memorandum on cooperation with RACS UAE
The partners will work together on preparing companies for certification in the UAE and bringing certified companies to Moscow Halal Expo.
UAE allows Pakistan to ship halal products via sea
The PHDA is also organising training programmes for butchers to create awareness among them about the Sharia requirements and after that they would be issued licences.
Qatar to be food manufacturing hub in GCC
With the completion of the ongoing development of warehousing and logistics parks, and other related infrastructure projects, Qatar is set to emerge as a major food manufacturing hub.
UAE: New guideline for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai
The guideline covered building standards and service systems, including building design standards, regulatory standards and service systems.
South Africa: W Cape plan to kickstart Halal development programme
“We have put focused interventions in place to support emerging businesses in several competitive sub-segments, including in the Halal space.”
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