Category Archives: Middle East & Africa

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 ...

USA: Feds Investigating if Sen. Menendez and wife got gifts from NJ company that won controversial contract with Egyptian government
26/05/2023

N.J., business won a controversial exclusive contract to perform Halal meat certification with the Egyptian ...

Indonesia, Iran forge cooperation in halal products assurance
24/05/2023

Iran is the sixth country that has signed an MoU on halal products assurance with ...

Singapore: Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023
23/05/2023

Unveiling Major Trends in the Global Muslim Travel Market ...

Saudi Arabia: Islamic Development Bank Group signs MoU with Halal Products Development Company
18/05/2023

Islamic Development Bank Group signs MoU with halal products development company The agreement aims to ...

Saudi Arabia: Tanmiah reports robust revenue performance, and remains poised for further growth
16/05/2023

Revenue increased 42% YoY in 1Q2023, with fresh poultry driving this performance, a testament to ...

IsDB: Growing Demand for Halal Products Presents Investment Opportunities, Trade Potential
16/05/2023

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has highlighted the increasing demand for halal products and services. ...

Opinion: Halal industry booms as the demand for it rises
16/05/2023

Rapidly growing halal industry presents investment opportunities, export potential, and economic development for countries. ...

Opinion: Soaring demand for halal products to ensure more investment in the sector
15/05/2023

investment as well as avenues for the export and intra-trade of halal products among member ...

Nigeria: Why Nigeria should key into $180bn Halal markets
01/05/2023

He spoke during the unveiling of the 2023 Nigeria Halal Markets Opportunity and Prospects Report ...

Saudi Arabia: SFDA enables consumers to track sources of food and beverages via blockchain
13/04/2023

SFDA has cooperated with the Digital Government Authority (DGA) to carry out the Proof of ...

Opinion: FAO and WHO consider the safety of cell-based food
08/04/2023

Potential hazards from cell-based food have been identified as part of the first step to ...

Qatar: GCC region on track to become key players in global halal market, says IPA Qatar
04/04/2023

According to the IPA Qatar study. ...

Tunisia to Host 10th OIC Halal Expo Trade Fair, May 31-June 4 2023
30/03/2023

This fair aims to increase the OIC member States' share in the global trade volume ...