Category Archives: Research

Islamic Fashion Becomes Effortless Thanks to SHUKR Islamic Clothing
15/02/2019

The rise of Muslim targeted clothing trends raises a question modest dressers (Muslims especially) have ...

Report: Sustainable Tourism Policy Recommendations Developed for OIC Countries
13/02/2019

DinarStandard and COMCEC released “Sustainable Destination Management Strategies In The OIC Member Countries” at the ...

Growing preference for ‘instant noodle trips’, non-OIC destinations and other Muslim travel trends
12/02/2019

‘Rising authority’ of women when planning travels is one of the trends that will change ...

Malaysia and Indonesia rush to slice up $3tn global halal market
12/02/2019

Malaysia ranks first among countries best-positioned to seize opportunities in the Islamic economy, according to ...

Opinion: Meet the halal beauty brand looking to appeal to consumers regardless of their religious beliefs
11/02/2019

Launching in the UK this June, Shade M will start with 16 shades of liquid ...

Opinion: Why fashion brands must try harder to capture the ‘Muslim pound’
11/02/2019

This diverse, global and super savvy customer base are increasingly characterised by a desire for ...

UK has approached GCC states for post-Brexit trade pact – UAE minister
11/02/2019

Such agreements can take years to negotiate, Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri said on a panel ...

UK: ‘Healthy’ Deliveroo-style app to launch in Dubai and London
10/02/2019

Abul Rob, founder of online food delivery service Pronto Eat, is looking to claim his ...

Indonesia sees US$1.6 billion windfall from Halal labelling rule
10/02/2019

Indonesia is overhauling the Halal certification rules as the country’s Shariah economy is set to ...

UK: European vet market leader sets sights on Middle East and Asia
09/02/2019

It will be formally launched at Gulfood 2019, the world's largest annual food and beverage ...

Biggest Indonesian Islamic bank sees sector riding on a wave of Halal lifestyle
07/02/2019

The country’s Halal food spending alone was US$170 billion in 2017, the highest among the ...

Amazon plans to launch a new Middle East marketplace
05/02/2019

With the launch of the Middle East marketplace in the coming months, Amazon is downplaying ...

Research: Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Halal Supply Chains
04/02/2019

Halal supply chains are vulnerable due to their credence quality attributes, importance of maintaining halal ...

Opinion: Inside Malaysia’s fast-growing Halal beauty market
04/02/2019

“I have no grievance against halal beauty products,” she told Arab News. “But my suspicion ...

UAE: Is there a role for startups in the Islamic economy?
04/02/2019

In the UAE, Goodforce Labs is one of the few incubators helping startups across a ...

Philippines: ‘Halal is more than just recognition’
04/02/2019

HALAL goes beyond the geographical Mindanao and other Muslim areas and is slowly becoming mainstream ...

Saudi Arabia: Freed Saudis Resurface Billions Poorer After Prince’s Crackdown
03/02/2019

The crown prince said a total of about $107 billion -- a mix of cash, ...

India: Britannia unveils new logo as ‘global total foods company’
01/02/2019

Britannia acquired two companies, UAE-based Strategic Food International Co (SFIC) and Oman-based Al Sallan Food ...

Halal claims: ingredients through to finished products
31/01/2019

Halal certified ingredients supplying Halal certified personal care and cosmetic companies. ...

Opinion: 7 trends expected to shape the next phase of Halal travel sector
31/01/2019

Here are some main trends that marketers should know about the halal travel sector to ...