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USA: ArKay Halal whiskey made without alcohol goes on sale
They are conformed to Halal guidelines and meet the ingredient requirements of both the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Economic Community.
Brunei: MoU signed between Ghanim, Pure Fresh China and Golden Tree
Pure Fresh International Holdings Limited is located in the People’s Republic of China, and is the leading O2O (online to offline) fresh product chain platform worldwide.
UAE: Muslims’ spending on F&B ranks first worldwide
The Halal industry is set to reap the benefits given the right drivers are in place as the IHAF pushes the Halal standardisation agenda forward.
UK: Does Halal meat mean ‘animals are dying in pain’?
British Muslims are divided over whether pre-slaughter stunning is a legitimate practice. But the study concluded that it is increasingly being considered forbidden.
Malaysia: HDC calls for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to venture into the booming halal industry
The 2017 Budget will not only empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs but also spur the development of the country’s halal industry.
Northern Irish produce gaining ground in UAE
From 2011 to 2015, this tiny nation has seen an increase of 24 per cent when it comes to food and beverage exports to the Middle East & Africa (MEA).
Singapore: New global hub to help scale up halal food exports
The hub would allow companies to share resources for product development, production and distribution.
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur to have one Halal certification
Indonesia and Malaysia are going to review their halal certifications that are currently different from each other and lead to inefficient export and import processes.
Malaysia: First Global third party logistics to receive International Halal certification
This recognition is timely as Halal supply chain management is an emerging requirement for FMCG brands.
Philippines: Halal-certified producers bet on global market potential
A fast-growing number of Philippine companies seek the halal certification of their products from local certifying bodies recognized internationally.
Saudi Arabia set to become world’s biggest tech investor
The Kingdom is joining forces with Japan’s Softbank to create a giant $100 billion fund which could become a dominant player in the industry.
Brazil Challenges Indonesia’s Halal Certification Policy
Brazil has filed a complaint against Indonesia to the World Trade Organization, challenging Indonesia’s halal certification requirements for imported meat.
GIES: HalalBooking.com wins the ‘Islamic Economy Award in Hospitality and Tourism 2016’
The choice was based on formal, established criteria on HalalBooking.com for inventing its “precise total family pricing” feature.
How Britain’s young Muslims are tapping into a £2 trillion market
Generation M’s entrepreneurs are catering for an affluent group ignored by the big brands.
GIES: UAE to set up the world’s first Sharia-compliant trade bank
DIEDC are in discussions with the Central Bank of the UAE to obtain approval for a wholesale Islamic banking licence for the new entity.
GIES: Halal food industry still far from realizing full potential
The halal food industry is still far from achieving its full potential and not leading in quality and profitable business, according to industry experts.
GIES: Capitalise on Muslim population growth
GIES with key messages – focus on innovation and technology and capitalise on the rapid Muslim population growth.
GIES: Stakeholders in Islamic economy need to focus on start-ups
There’s huge market potential in e-commerce, where only 1 per cent of commerce in Muslim countries is done online for the time being.
GIES: Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016 witnesses launch of Awqaf International Organization
The pioneering initiative is mandated to enhance the role of endowments in the development of societies worldwide.
Innovation 4 Impact Competition: 5 finalists pitched innovations for Islamic digital economy
Innovation 4 Impact is designed to support Islamic digital entrepreneurs from around the world obtain mentorship, advice, investment and scale their business ventures.
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