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Philippines: Marketing for halal certified products
The current highlight on market-access regulations pertaining to the promotion of halal products in major markets stresses on the stringent and costly processes being implemented.
UK: Halal beef demand rising as number of younger Muslims grows
Dr. Phil Hadley of AHDB highlighted the opportunity that this young Muslim population created. “Anyone not focusing on the younger market is missing out.”
Japan Airlines to provide Halal certified Muslim meals
Recently the airline received Halal Certification from the Japan Islamic Trust (JIT) for the whole processing of its Muslim meal menus aboard all international flights departing from Japan.
Pakistan: Majority of Pakistanis eating ‘Haram’ meat: officials
They said animals are not being slaughtered according to Islamic practice as the country fails to ensure ‘Halal’ standards are met.
Malaysia: A fruitful Halal trip to China
In Xian, there was eagerness to get the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) to help develop Shaanxi’s halal industries.
UK: ESO, Kingsley Capital invest in Janan Meat
Established in 1992, Janan is one of the UK’s fastest growing providers of halal meat and is in a strong financial situation backed by a history of profitable growth.
Indonesia shows interest to import meat & citrus from Pakistan
On the occasion, ambassador said that currently Indonesia is importing meat mainly from Australia which is non-Muslim country and they wish to import form Halal country like Pakistan.
Opinion: China’s Halal Constitution
The increasing profile of Islam in public life is influencing recent constitutional debates in China, signaling that even China’s socialist legal system must account for the rights and duties of Muslims.
UK: Halal Food Authority to certify non-stun slaughter
The HFA will continue to certify stunned animals and is expected to offer different labels to help with consumer transparency. The scheme will roll out in 8-10 weeks.
Malaysia invited to become board member of SMIIC
Malaysia, which is recognised for spearheading global halal standards, has scored another first as it has been invited to join the board of directors of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries.
Bahrain: BIBF launches Halal Economy Masterclass
The masterclass on “The Convergence of the Halal Market and Islamic Capital” was held in partnership with Dinar Standard and the Waqf Fund of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Halal and Vegan Drive Ethical Label Market
According to the new research, halal and vegan labels are set to grow by a compound annual growth rate of over 5 percent annually between 2015 and 2020.
The Halal market volume in Tatarstan at 100 billion
In Russia, where there are more than 20 million Muslims, the demand for Halal products has grown dramatically ‘due to its high quality’ over the past decades.
UAE: Workshop held to review ‘Halal’ trademark
The workshop was attended by number of officials from the government entities in the control and quality departments, and the institutions and entities in the food sector.
Dubai: 63% increase in entries for Middle East Hotel Awards 2016
From hundreds of entries, judges noted particular increases in entrants from hotels in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan.
Opinion: Ignorance and fear are big obstacles for Muslim startup founders
“I believe that entrepreneurship is a good deterrent to prejudice and racism. If you can enhance someone’s life through a product, they’re going to look at you differently.”
Opinion: Halal makeup becoming popular in industry
“The fact that halal products can be traced back through the entire value chain is important for them in terms of quality assurance,” German chemicals giant BASF said in a recent news release.
Chairman of the Tourism Committee opens the Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2016
“The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia is the leading showcase of everything needed to build and run a hotel or restaurant in the Kingdom.”
Fajr Capital completes acquisition of UAE-based food and beverage platform, Cravia
With over 85 restaurants and more than 1,500 employees, Cravia is one of the fastest-growing F&B companies in the Middle East. Fajr Capital ‘s investment will enable Cravia to accelerate its immediate growth plans.
Indonesia: Govt to develop West Sumatra as Halal tourist destination
The Tourism Ministry plans to develop West Sumatra as a halal tourist destination to attract more tourists from OIC countries, such as Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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