Category: Middle East & Africa
UAE Minister of Food Security holds roundtable on Global Food Security Index
GFIA is the leading food security event in the region addressing food security challenges for the past 6 editions.
China Guangzhou Int’l Fruit Expo 2019 Welcome to your Attendance
China’ s increasing need for varied and high-grade fresh fruits has made imported fruits & fruit processing equipment the two fastest growing performers in China’s fruit market!
Halal, health and healing: Will halalopathy bring hope to patients?
“Halalopathy is not a new thing. It is really returning back to an ancient mindset of healing found not only in the Islamic tradition but also Chinese, African, Greek, and aboriginal traditions.”
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.
UAE and Uzbekistan explore trade, investment partnership prospects
As part of the Committee’s agenda, both countries agreed to enhance economic, trade and technical cooperation based on a number of policies and programmes.
Qatar Chamber to host Halal Conference & Expo in 2020
This was lauded by representatives of the Islamic chambers participating in the Cairo meeting. They suggested that the event should be held in early 2020.
UAE: GFIA to showcase global agriculture innovations
GFIA, a global authority on sustainable food production, will present leading-edge solutions that will shape the future of farming and food production in the UAE and around the world.
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: Halal certification organisations, lab-grown meat, and labelling debate
When the lab-grown meat hits the market, it could become another source of cross-contamination. How the lab-grown meat is defined by its regulatory agency is going to make a difference.
UAE: IHAF Celebrates 1,000 Days With 32 Member-countries Representing Over $700 Billion Halal Economy
The 32 member-countries represent a halal economy that is more than $700 billion and accounts for approximately 34 percent of the $2.1 trillion global halal economy.
Opinion: How Dubai can build the world’s greatest Halal brands
And what does Dubai do best? Build the world’s greatest brands by Muslims and non-Muslims for Muslims and non-Muslims. Emirates, Jumeirah, Emaar and more.
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.
Opinion: Muslims, the world’s last great untapped market
From halal mozzarella to smart hijabs, faith-driven consumers are demanding products that dovetail with their modern lifestyles. A look at where the market is headed – and when
Gulf nations fall in new global health ranking
High rates of diabetes, obesity and a lack of focus on preventive medicine were blamed after Gulf countries slumped in a global health ranking.
UAE launches integrated ‘Arab system’ for mutual recognition of halal certificates
“The first Arab halal system will include mutual recognition of halal certificates and easing the trade movement between our Arab countries and the world.”
Interview: Most Ferrero chocolates Halal-certified, all factories to be Halal
“We, as a company, anticipated Halal. We knew that we needed to do this now or later. We started the process and did it globally,” added General Legal Counsel, Moutaz Abdullat.
Malaysia: Global Halal Summit: Kuala Lumpur 1 – 6 April 2019
Introduced this year, the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) is a rebrand of the World Halal Week. 6 Programmes catering to different target audiences.
UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system
Halal food and beverages market is set to reach a value of USD 2.5 trillion this year, according to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
UAE: DAFZA to showcase its premium services to the F&B Industry at Gulfood
DAFZA will highlight its efforts to promote the Halal sector through initiatives such as launching “Dubai Global Gateway to Halal Industries: Your Guide Step by Step”
Riz Global Foods will be exhibiting at Gulfood 2019: 17-21 February
Riz Global Foods is offering the most High Quality Halal products which are not just Halal but are also Tayyib. These are the products consumers are looking for today.
