Category Archives: Research

Opinion: How Mohammed bin Salman’s biggest gamble may cost him the throne
14/03/2020

The period of stability in Saudi Arabia has passed. ...

Opinion: Seeds of Gulf-Africa Agribusiness
10/03/2020

When Gulf nations face food, security, and water scarcity issues ...

UK entrepreneur Abul Rob to relaunch HalalEat following failed venture
09/03/2020

UK entrepreneur Abul Rob is relaunching and pivoting HalalEat. ...

Maldives seeks Brunei assistance to establish halal science lab
09/03/2020

The two Ministers of Foreign Affairs discussed bilateral relations between the two nations. ...

UAE’s ENAS re-elected as International Halal Accreditation Forum chair
09/03/2020

The next assembly for the BOD and committees in conjunction with ILAC-IAF 2020 meetings is ...

UAE: Locusts in Abu Dhabi: authorities exterminate swarm on Saudi border
06/03/2020

The insects have exploited favourable wet conditions after unusually heavy rains. ...

Turkey: Halal standard agreements signed in Istanbul
06/03/2020

SMIIC and Turkey's Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) signed two agreements ...

Opinion: Coronavirus Is the Last Thing the Middle East Needs Right Now
03/03/2020

Middle East has historically been a conduit for the spread of pandemics. ...

UAE halal products system explained to African Standardisation Organisation members
27/02/2020

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has carried out a knowledge exchange exercise. ...

UAE: The ISLAMICA500 has released the list of the 50 Global Leaders of the Islamic Economy
25/02/2020

Never in history, was the need to recognize its global leaders so important. ...

Opinion: Seeking accountability and transparency: Is it time for global oversight of Halal Certification Bodies?
25/02/2020

Critics say the dominant HCB model is hindering rather than advancing the halal ecosystem. ...

Qatari FDI to help Philippines’ bid for halal hub in Asia, says official
24/02/2020

Citing the need for more halal processing facilities in the Philippines. ...

Arla Foods introduces Baby&Me Organic products to UAE market
24/02/2020

Also successfully launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of the ...

Halal ‘mismatch’: Why Malaysia needs to take action and close hole in balance of trade
19/02/2020

When will the government put more effort in to build the food industry in order ...

UAE: ISO-level halal standards ‘key to Islamic economy’
17/02/2020

Dr Rehab Al Ameri, secretary-general of IHAF, noted the importance of facilitating the development of ...

Dubai Chamber calls for investing in food industries, focusing on halal food and innovative agriculture products
17/02/2020

The main F&B items imported by Dubai in the Q1-Q3 2019 period were fruits and ...

AED85 billion investment opportunities in UAE Islamic economy
17/02/2020

Islamic spending on food and beverages has grown by 1.6%, as it is expected to ...

SDGs: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the “five Ps”
16/02/2020

17 SDGs can be categorised into the “five Ps”: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership ...

UAE: IHAF and ESMA showcasing Halal Industry Opportunities at Gulfood 2020
16/02/2020

They will also be highlighting the importance of harmonised standards in halal trade. ...

The TOP 50 Global Leaders to be released in DUBAI on FEBRUARY,18, 2020
13/02/2020

ISLAMICA 500 offers all year long benefits like accessing CEO’s, branding, networking, reaching, social media ...