Category: Middle East & Africa
Vietnam, Middle East boost trade, investment
Vietnamese firms need to improve transparency, corporate governance and workforce quality, thereby promoting bilateral partnership.
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.
UK: Fourth HFA Halal Industry Conference (HHIC) 2018
The conference drew attendees from UK, Europe, Middle-East and Far-East including representatives from mainstream global food brands.
Pakistan: Al-Rahim gets permission to export chilled Halal meat to Middle East
The Al-Rahim slaughterhouse slaughterhouse is accredited by the Ministry of Climate Control & Environment (MOCCAE) to export chilled beef to UAE.
Saudi appetite for organic food said to be growing – survey
Ethical food choice motives – concern for environment (19 percent) and animal welfare (12 percent) – also have a strong influence on consumers’ attitudes.
UAE among Turkey’s top ten cosmetics exports markets globally
Halal products a key growth driver Almost 100 Turkish companies to participate at Beautyworld Middle East UAE: Turkey’s thriving cosmetic and personal care industry has found a receptive market in the UAE. According to Turkish Exporter’s Assembly (TiM), its 2017 cosmetic exports to the UAE stood at AED 80 million, which is approximately 3 percent […]
Saudi Prince Advocates Healthier Living With Region-Wide Vegan Restaurant
Prince Khaled will be opening at least 10 restaurants in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan.
UAE: Al Islami Foods sells minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation
UAE-based frozen meat halal manufacturer Al Islami Foods has sold a minority stake to Mitsubishi Corporation to drive further growth in the global halal market.
Central Asia countries to increase exports of halal products
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch a pilot project of voluntary certification and labeling of products and services for compliance with halal standards.
A boost on the horizon for South African halaal exports
Wesgro, Cape Town and the Western Cape’s tourism, trade and investment agency, is leading a trade delegation to Singapore for Food and Hotel Asia.
Canada: Halal Beef a huge opportunity for Alberta, say experts
More needs to be done to tap into the huge and growing market for halal meat, say experts, and there is a growing demand in Canada.
Malaysia: New harmonisation body will take the ‘joke’ out of profit-seeking Halal certification
The Saudi regulator said many had adopted an interpretation of Halal practices that is too loose, in a bid to attract more paying customers to use their Halal stamps.
Opinion: Islam and cryptocurrency, halal or not halal?
The speculative nature of cryptocurrencies has triggered debate among Islamic scholars over whether cryptocurrencies are religiously permissible.
Saudi Arabia: Prof. Jaswir of Indonesia laments poor state of Muslim world in Halal industry
The OIC and Saudi Arabia should take the lead in promoting halal industry to cash in on its vast scope in the global market, says Prof. Irwandi Jaswir.
Dubai: World Takaful Conference – ‘Differentiation, Innovation & Profitable Growth’
Developing Sustainable Competitive Strategy paramount to long-term growth for Takaful operators.
Brazil is working hard to keep access to meat products on Saudi Arabia’s market
One of the issues addressed at the meeting was the Halal slaughter in Brazil.
Dubai International Financial Centre joins 13th World Takaful Conference
Leading technology Gurus will converge to analyze and discuss the issues at hand whilst offering valuable insights for the smooth adoption of digitized processes.
Japan signs deal with MWL to supply Halal Meals for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
It will also certify the products and services in accordance with the halal and hygienic standards before they reach the consumers.
UAE: Five key factors driving Islamic finance growth
Regulating the Islamic finance sector and defining its frameworks and references will not only expand the market further, but also enhance its social and economic impact on many countries.
UAE: 13th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC)
The conference will take shape under the theme of “Differentiation, Innovation & Profitable Growth” on April 09 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai.
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