Category: Trends
Opinion: Moonshot Moment for (Halal) Skincare
As the market grows steadily, with superior technology and consumer behavior insights, established skin care brands are creating trends comparable to Haute couture.
Time To Get Your Ideas In Front of Decision Makers and Opinion Leaders
Innovation 4 Impact seeks to find groundbreaking digital technologies that will support the growth of the Islamic digital economy. Enter here.
First halal travel glossary launched
Singapore-based Crescentrating, a global authority on Halal travel, has released the world’s first glossary with a wealth of terminology used in the Halal travel market.
‘State of the Global Islamic Economy’ Report and Indicator 2015-2016 highlight growth milestones
The indicator is a composite index that presents the current outlook of the Islamic economy sectors across 70 countries.
UAE: An ecommerce startup reducing returns in the region
Miella has become the first MENA ecommerce platform to adopt Virtusize, a fitting solution that guarantees online customers find the right size every time they shop.
Opinion: Businesses should offer more for Halal markets
Businesses are missing out by not capitalizing on the growing Islamic population and offering more halal products, suggests research by Euromonitor International.
UK: Urban Muslim Woman Show Promises an Inspiring & Fashionable Event
The high-profile, glamorous event includes a panel of inspirational speakers, fashion shows, entertainment, networking opportunities, exhibitors and product launches.
Trip on Halal is a travel guide for Muslim foodies
Trip on Halal is not just an Indonesian company, the product takes a pan-Asia approach, with listings in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and Japan.
UK: Halal Baby food venture curries favour with leading retailers
‘for aisha’ started three years ago and has just agreed a deal with supermarket giant Asda. The venture is the first Halal baby food range in pouches in the UK.
The Halal Guys Opening Franchise Locations In Canada
The Halal Guys, the innovative American Halal food concept based in New York City, has announced the signing of a 5-unit franchise deal for territories in Toronto.
Opinion: Hijabista Tajima at home with fashion and faith
“I think there is a need for mainstream fashion to include modest trends because Muslim girls are experimenting and expressing themselves in a way that’s very genuine.”
UAE: DIEDC to Host Inaugural ‘Innovation 4 Impact’ Competition
The Innovation 4 Impact Competition has been designed as a global platform for participating entrepreneurs to present their business, products or services to an expert panel.
Islamic Climate Declaration: Call for consultation
Launching an Islamic Declaration on Climate Change in Istanbul on 17, 18 August. You can help with preparing the Declaration.
UAE’s Trussbridge invests in Canadian food producer
A consortium of investors from the Middle East acquired a majority stake in La Maison Cannelle, a Canadian food producer and will invest in expansion and organic growth.
Religious identity and consumption among young British Muslims
Ogilvy Noor has found that 90% of Muslims asked said that their faith does affect their consumption habits.
Opinion: For Ramadan, Courting the Muslim Shopper
Ramadan has emerged in recent years as a month of extravagant spending that is rivaled, some say, only by Christmas. This is making high end fashion houses focus on the Ramadan buyer.
UK: New RSPCA Assured Food Label Enters the Market
A new ethical food label assured by the RSPCA has been launched in a bid to help improve the lives of a further 100 million farm animals.
Indonesian women are ecommerce target
Indonesia is the launchpad for a new website which is aiming to be the first ecommerce service dedicated to women across Southeast Asia.
Opinion: Digital Economy
The UK’s digital economy is rated the second-most technologically ready in the world and a strong contributor to the economy.
UK: Top firms to showcase at UK’s first Muslim Lifestyle Expo
Businesses from across the world specialising in a range of sectors are set to attend the UK’s first-ever international exhibition on Muslim lifestyle.
