Category Archives: Media & Events

Malaysia aims to lead Halal Ecosystem for ASEAN Countries
13/05/2015

The National Standards and Accreditation Body, Dept. Standards Malaysia today announced the Malaysian Technical Cooperation ...

UK: HFA Seminar on Recent & Potential Development in the Halal Industry
09/05/2015

Topics discussed spread over a broad spectrum of Halal issues, from Doubtful Food Additives to ...

The Islamic Perspective on Food Commodity Speculation
05/05/2015

World Halal Summit: The Need for Specialist Halal Sector Scholars and the Islamic Perspective on ...

Indonesian govt urges strategic alliance to develop sharia economy
01/05/2015

The Indonesian government is encouraging various sides to form a strong strategic alliance to develop ...

French Muslim Stakeholders Release about the CEN/AFNOR Halal Standard
25/04/2015

Three articles regarding the current statement from French Muslim organisations regarding their involvement in the ...

UAE: World Halal Travel Summit in Abu Dhabi
23/04/2015

It features two partner events: ITHMAR15, dedicated to Tourism Investment in the Halal Travel Sector ...

UK: HFA announce their Halal industry seminar in London
23/04/2015

The seminar will focus on topical issues of animal welfare in the Halal industry, followed ...

America’s newest sitcom family happens to be Muslim
22/04/2015

Deliberately avoiding the TV network, Mandvi instead decided to premiere Halal in the Family on ...

Dubai approves new Islamic economy initiatives
21/04/2015

Shaikh Hamdan approves the initiatives proposed by the board of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development ...

USA:  17th Int’l Halal Food Conference Calls for a Unified Halal Standard
21/04/2015

Panelists described their experiences and recommendations to achieve a unified standard and accreditation system. ...

Opinion: Halal – know your market!
17/04/2015

Why the issue of harmonising halal standards is complex and how the industry can learn ...

Saudi Arabia: Food, Hotel & Hospitality Exhibition 2015 kicks off
14/04/2015

The exhibition gathers more than 350 local and international companies. It will also host the ...

Malaysia: Minister officiates agreement boosting SA Halal food hub
09/04/2015

The Western Cape Fine Food Initiative and the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology ...

WHS: Developing Education And Training In Halal Industry
07/04/2015

Halal education is not limited to just Muslims, all the panellists agreed that Halal education ...

WHS: Crowdfunding as a Way Forward
07/04/2015

Crowdfunding Getty Goh believes is a way of democratising the availability of funding by allowing ...

WHS: Harmonising Halal Standards within the ASEAN Region
06/04/2015

The Department of Standards Malaysia is initiating the establishment of a Working Group on Halal ...

Opinion: Is halal only a religious product?
06/04/2015

Today, in the bigger picture: Muslims do not control or own of the halal food ...

UAE: DIAC Participates in World Halal Summit in Malaysia
06/04/2015

A delegation from Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) recently visited Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to ...

WHS: Harmonised Halal Standards Vital To Attract More Market Players
06/04/2015

"We are now moving into online entertainment, digital economy and modest fashion, creating an US$8 ...

WHS: The Moral Dimensions Of Halal As A Divine Brand
04/04/2015

The most important aspect of any brand is the emotional connection between the company and ...