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Pakistan: PHDA holds seminar
The Punjab Halal Development Agency arranged a seminar on “Halal Business Projection” on Friday 7th October 2016 to increase the Halal trade of Pakistan.
Pakistan: Samsol Halal-certified cosmetics brand
The product portfolio has been certified HALAL by SGS, an international certifying body accredited by the Government of Pakistan.
Indonesia as Global Center for Halal Products and Services?
To address the market demand, Indonesia Halal Lifestyle Centre launched the Indonesia International Halal Lifestyle Expo and Conference.
UK: The perception and acceptability of pre-slaughter and post-slaughter stunning for Halal production
This Report is based on the views of Islamic scholars and Halal consumers.
GIES: The Halal Food Market Is the Islamic Economy’s Largest Sector
The State of the Islamic Economy report revisits the Halal Food Indicator (HFI) to evaluate a country’s halal food ecosystem.
GIES: Halal Fashion Shows Signs of Growth and Market-Leading Innovation
Driven mostly by Muslim women, and their burgeoning purchasing power, the halal fashion industry has been undergoing momentous growth.
UAE: ‘Too many authorities, and not enough Sharia scholars’
Some economists have forecast that the slowdown in economic activity will lead to a new round of debt-inspired refinancings at big Dubai corporates.
UAE: 5 Entrepreneurs Qualify to Final Pitch Presentation Round of Innovation 4 Impact Competition
The five finalists of the Innovation 4 Impact Competition 2016 – set to make up an integral component of the upcoming Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES 2016).
South Africa: SANHA confirms non-halal status of US poultry
Given the geographical location of the source of the chicken, it remains difficult to investigate and to ultimately determine the halal status of slaughtering processors.
UK: Traditional Halal – National Launch of labelled Stun Free certification
This certification scheme is categorically developed to label meat and poultry that is produced without the use of stunning of any kind with animal welfare and quality at the forefront.
More countries look for ways to secure lucrative halal certification
A newly launched Halal Board will begin by developing a comprehensive set of Halal strategies on Halal certification.
UAE leads GCC’s Islamic economy indicator
The convergence between the Islamic economic sectors is strongly expected to enhance the Islamic economy space going forward.
Courting the Halal Traveller
Halal tourism numbers are expected to hit 150 million in traveller volume and their collective spend is estimated to be $200 billion by 2020. In 2014, this number was already at $145 billion.
UAE: Have you heard about the M Powered Summit in Dubai for Entrepreneurs?
M Powered Summit is the first global summit and platform exclusively dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups in the Islamic economy.
Canada’s Paramount Fine Foods takes its Mideast cuisine to the world
Mr. Fakih’s plans aren’t limited to Canada, though: With franchise partners, he has begun opening Paramounts in the United States and even Lebanon, with an agreement to soon launch 20 locations in Britain.
UAE: IHAF to hold first-ever general assembly meeting in UAE
The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF), the world’s first Halal international accreditation network, will hold a general assembly on November 6, 2016.
Ikiam: New Muslim-only halal logo won’t confuse, issued for free
“Nobody will be confused, it’s a straightforward co-existing branding exercise.” Ikiam will explain the new logo to the public that may be launched as early as next January.
UAE: Dubai Chamber Partners Up with Top-Tier Institutions for GIES 2016
Bearing the theme “Inspiring Change”, the summit will take place on October 11 and 12, 2016, in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Malaysia: No need for new halal logo, but distinguish if product Muslim-made
Too few Muslim entrepreneurs apply for Halal certification with Jakim at only 28 per cent against 72 per cent non-Malay entrepreneurs, and only 11% register with HDC.
The importance of start-ups to the halal economy
SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs employ, innovate and experiment across a range of industries and sectors, acting as the lifeblood of their local markets with huge contributions in terms of presence and profits.
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