Category Archives: Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia: CEO of the Halal Products Development Co.
13/08/2023

Drive and strengthen capabilities within Saudi Arabia’s halal sectors and the global ecosystem. ...

Philippines sees potential for trade growth with Saudi Arabia  
12/08/2023

With 1.7 million Filipinos in the Saudi Arabia, Filipino franchise brands also have growth potential  ...

Saudi Crown Prince to “build a synthetic climate” three times larger than NY Central Park
11/08/2023

Saudi Arabia has a reputation for embarking on endeavors that defy conventional expectations, as seen ...

Saudi Export Development Authority, Halal Products Development Company Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
08/08/2023

To launch a program to facilitate the entry of Saudi companies into the global halal ...

Report: Halal Ingredients Global Market Report 2023
05/08/2023

The global halal ingredients market is expected to grow from $320.81 bil in 2022 to ...

UK: HalalBooking Secures a Further $2.5 Million Towards $10 Million Series B Round
04/08/2023

Significant growth in 2023, enjoying a record sales month in July, reaching $10 million in ...

Report: Food certification acts as a dependable mechanism, verifying compliance with established standards and regulations
03/08/2023

Standards and regulations to mitigate the risks of contamination, foodborne illnesses, and other health hazards. ...

Brazil: BRF formalizes halal JV as ties with Saudi Arabia strengthen
02/08/2023

BRF said it will set up a Halal Business Headquarters, Halal Food Innovation Center and ...

Algeria ends halal certification requirement for milk powders
31/07/2023

Market sources are expecting a milk tender in the coming days. ...

UK: Brexit Britain ‘perfectly poised’ to take prime cut from Dubai’s booming meat market
27/07/2023

UK’s fresh meat puts it “streets ahead” of its main international competitors ...

PIF Establishes Al Madinah Heritage Company to Develop and Enhance Production of Saudi Ajwa Dates
24/07/2023

Ajwa dates are considered among the finest dates in the world ...

Saudi Arabia: Public Investment Fund launches new firm to unlock potential of Saudi Arabia’s camel dairy industry 
22/07/2023

Sawani Co. will work to enable the growth of the Saudi camel farming industry and ...

Saudi Arabia: Soaring demand for Halal products is a sign of wider global market
19/07/2023

Financing the halal industry and effective management of the halal supply chain are two main ...

Iran: SMIIC Secretary General Arrives in Iran to Take Part at ‘Iran National Quality Award’ Conference
19/07/2023

Iran is one of the most active members of the Technical Committee of SMIIC. ...

Algeria: Uncertainty surrounding Algerian halal certification remains
03/07/2023

Several other commodities are required to show this document and the Grande Mosque in Paris ...

Saudi Arabia: Strategic partnership between Halal Products Development Company and Tanmiah Food Company announced
18/06/2023

The company’s efforts to support the Saudi halal products ecosystem and connect it to global ...

Algeria adopts new halal regulation requirement
15/06/2023

All dairy product shipments entering Algeria must be accompanied by a halal certificate. ...

Vietnam Prime Minister receives UAE Foreign Minister
15/06/2023

The PM asked the UAE to help Vietnam in developing Halal food production and services, ...

Saudi Arabia targets $20bn food industry investment: Ministry
13/06/2023

The investment will be used to support the development of the food industry in the ...

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia sign deal for mutual recognition of halal certification
29/05/2023

Agreement aims to standardize halal standards due to variances in specifications, with over 400 certificates ...