Category: Middle East & Africa
Africa is creating one of the world’s largest single markets. What does this mean for entrepreneurs?
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to launch on 30th May. If every African country joins, it’s expected to be one of the world’s largest single markets.
Travel Halal .. Your Guide to tourist destinations friendly to Muslims
Zahra Magdy – Cairo – Al Jazeera.net(Translated from Arabic) The term “Islamic tourism” describes the availability of activities for Muslims traveling or residing in countries outside their normal environment to participate in religiously motivated activities, including halal hotels, halal transport, halal restaurants, Islamic flights, and interest-free financing. The Halal Hotel is characterized by an annex […]
Spain: Grupo Norteños leads the export of Halal meat … thanks to McDonald’s
The Halal Institute, based in Córdoba, reports the boom in this market: Spanish slaughterhouses have gone from 28 authorized in 2010 to 86 in 2019.
Your best looks for Ramadan and Eid on Modanisa.com
Leading e-tailer Modanisa has teamed up with the industry’s best modest fashion designers to give you an ultra-chic choice of styles this Ramadan and Eid, with outfits that provide a seamless transition from day to night. Supermodel Halima Aden has ventured into fashion design through her take on hijabs, while modest fashion’s First Lady Rabia […]
What you need to know about Thirst Relief and how you can help free a community from poverty
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” Nelson Mandela
Opinion: Ethical is the new black: it’s time for a fashion revolution
We can all agree that fast fashion is bad, but what can you as an individual do about it? I have some great news: WE ALL HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE.
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.
Malaysia to unify worldwide halal certs for Muslim countries
Mohd Redzuan said if the halal unification is successfully implemented it would mean that one single halal certification will govern everything in the entire world.
Halal tourism is going mainstream
Asia is leading the halal tourism industry, both in terms of inbound and outbound travel. The region has started to benefit from Muslim inbound travel expenditure. More Arab people are also exploring the globe now.
Halima x Modanisa Headwear Collection available now!
Working with the creative team of Modanisa.com, Halima has created a stunning range of turbans and shawls that is being sold now exclusively by the e-tailer.
The UAE signed a massive, $3.4 billion deal with China
“China is now the second largest economy in the world and Asia is now 50 percent of global GDP. A lot of countries like the UAE see huge market opportunities in China.”
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”.
UAE: DAFZA partners with Penang International Halal Hub
The agreement will provide the Halal Trade and Marketing Centre (HTMC) with a range of world-class services, supporting companies and businessmen locally, regionally and globally.
UNHCR unveils the Refugee Zakat Fund
The budget required by UNHCR in 2019 is US$7.9 billion, to respond to the overall needs of refugees and internally displaced and other people of concern around the world. Can you help them raise this with your zakat payment?
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.
Malaysia, Indonesia rivalry heats up
The Muslim travel market has undergone significant changes in recent years. The industry’s digital and technological transformation means it is now firmly in Halal Travel 2.0.
WHO says climate change could have ‘considerable’ food safety impact
WHO is working with countries to raise awareness of increased foodborne risks associated with climate change and to help them draft national plans.
Activating the Global Rich to Close the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Gap
Glocalities’ Report is a Contribution to the Move Humanity Conference – Activating the Global Rich to Close the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Gap.
UAE: ECI partners with JIACC to promote trade and investment
The partnership seeks to support the Halal industry as well as to strengthen the bilateral business and trade relations between the UAE and Italy.
UAE: Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Expands Footprint to Far East
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of DIEDC, and Raymond Yip, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, signed the agreement during an official visit.
