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The world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, Anuga, and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), the Halal arm of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), have officially launched the 1st Anuga Halal Forum 2025, marking a milestone in global Halal industry collaboration and
Halal Industry
Dar Al Sharq Group and the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) have signed an agreement to host the first edition of Halal Expo, an international exhibition and conference dedicated to Islamic products, scheduled for September 7–9, 2026, in Doha. The event will bring together manufacturers, businesses, government officials,
Halal Industry
Kenya has announced the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026, scheduled for May next year in Nairobi, with the aim of connecting local businesses with international partners and opening new avenues for halal trade, certification, and investment. Organised by the State Department for Foreign Affairs, the forum will bring
Halal Industry
In a strategic move to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global halal hub, BRF, one of the world’s largest food companies, and the Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a wholly owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announced the creation of a Halal Food Innovation Center at BRF’
Halal Industry
Zabihah, the US-based halal discovery and delivery platform, has announced its merger with River, a rapidly growing US-based fintech infrastructure provider specialising in compliant, cross-border payments and global financial technology. As part of the merger, Zabihah will transition into the consumer brand and user gateway to the halal economy, now
Halal Industry
The global halal industry is projected to achieve an extraordinary value of $6.7 trillion by the end of 2024, as reported by Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This notable figure underscores the rapid and expansive growth of the halal
Halal Industry
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024, the world's largest halal trade fair, has become a key platform for global players eyeing the rapidly expanding halal market, valued at over USD 3 trillion. This year’s showcase in Kuala Lumpur reflects the increasing global interest in halal products
Halal Industry
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has affirmed that non-Muslim business operators will not be compelled to obtain halal certification. He clarified that the government has not introduced any policy mandating restaurants or food and beverage (F&B) businesses nationwide to secure halal
Halal Industry
Abdulla Hassan Thakur is an entrepreneur with a clear vision. As the founder and CEO of a venture capital fund and a globally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, his professional background is deeply tied to business growth and innovation. But his latest venture, the Global Islamic Chamber of Trade & Commerce
Halal Industry
In the bustling landscape of the fitness industry, where innovation often meets necessity, Mirsab Mirza has carved out a niche with Ummah Labs, a company dedicated to providing halal gym supplements. Based in New Jersey, USA, Ummah Labs is not just another supplement brand; it is a movement that intertwines
Halal Industry
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) is considering a significant shift in its halal certification policy, with plans to potentially make halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food establishments that do not serve pork or alcohol. Currently, obtaining halal certification is voluntary for food business operators, as highlighted by Minister
Halal Industry
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is making substantial strides in its efforts to attract Muslim travellers by enhancing the country’s Halal tourism offerings. Under the leadership of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the DOT is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at transforming the Philippines