Category: Finance & Investment
Malaysia PM sets aside RM1 billion for Halal Development Fund
He added the funds can be used by Bumiputera entrepreneurs, who play a key role in driving the halal industry.
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.
Malaysia should leverage on growing Halal Industry globally
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) assistant governor Marzunisham Omar said Malaysia should leverage on its first mover advantage in being a global halal hub.
Malaysia continues to lead Global Islamic Economy Indicator for fifth year
Due to a robust Islamic economic ecosystem the country enjoys a substantial lead in Islamic finance and halal food.
Dubai: World Takaful Conference – ‘Differentiation, Innovation & Profitable Growth’
Developing Sustainable Competitive Strategy paramount to long-term growth for Takaful operators.
Russia: The International forum ‘Halal and eco-food market’ takes place in Moscow on April 25-26
The agenda includes certification issues, export to Emirates and Gulf countries, sales in retail and HoReCa. It also involves Islamic finance and investments issues.
USA: I Heart Halal™ announces first-ever Halal Lifestyle Festival in America
I Heart Halal will feature three full days of sights, sounds and events appealing to people who want to experience the Halal lifestyle, at Navy Pier, Chicago.
Malaysia: Zahid backs HDC slaughterhouse plan in Bagan Datuk
Bagan Datuk area has the potential for a slaughterhouse and feedlot site because it is easily accessible, as well as near Port Klang allowing for the import of cows from Darwin, Australia.
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.
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.
Malaysia: International Sourcing Programme at MIHAS 2018
INSP MIHAS 2018 act as the best platform to gather the international buyers and Malaysian companies for Halal brands to penetrate the global market.
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.
Opinion: Predicting the year ahead for the Halal Food industry
Halal has been recognized widely as a “hot” trend in the food industry – one that companies across the global food value chain are increasingly addressing, and not surprising given the industry’s scale .
UAE: World Takaful Conference 9th April 2018
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UAE: DAFZA launches Goodforce Labs, the first Islamic and global social impact themed startup incubator
The incubator will work to revitalize the Islamic ethical economy utilizing a deep venture building platform.
UAE-Argentina Business Platform opens Jafza office
Argentine companies trading in agricultural, meat and other food products can benefit from Halal certificates granted by ESMA following growing global demand for Halal fish.
Saudi Arabia to invest $64 billion in entertainment sector
Riyadh will be looking to invest $64 billion in the coming decade in the entertainment sector as part of the series of reforms dubbed ‘Vision 2030’.
UAE: New Islamic economy products unveiled in Dubai
The first product launched was the ‘Exchangeable Sukuk’, then the ‘Awqaf Fund’ and finally the ‘Flexible Credit Card’ was the third product launched at IIPIEP 2018
UAE: Start-up movement in the Arab World picks up pace with AIM Startup
An initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, AIM Startup brings tech-entrepreneurs closer to investors, venture capital funds and mentors.
Canada: OneWorld Foods partner to bring authentic Halal food experience to Canadians
With a growing ethnic market, and an increasingly sophisticated consumer seeking high flavour profiles with great food, OneWorld is well on its way to success.
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