The Islamic Republic of Iran will hold the 7th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM), hosting officials from members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Tehran.

Kuala Lumpur will play host to key hospitality delegates this week as the International Islamic Tourism Conference and Travel Mart 2010 begins on Oct 28 at the Putra World Trade Centre.

Pakistan's Halal Development Council (HDC) will be organising its first Global Halal Congress in Karachi this December 4.

French Muslims will have access to a variety of Malaysian-made Halal products soon as Matrade, the Malaysian trade marketing arm, has committed to expand Malaysian presence in France's huge Halal food sector.

In the run up to the World Halal Forum Europe, Project Director Abdalhamid Evans talks about why the creation of national Halal accreditation bodies will be the most significant development in Europe.

The Glasgow Central Mosque Hall will play host UK’s first Be Halal exhibition, showcasing a free day of Halal entertainment and exhibitions, providing something for the whole family to enjoy.

London will host this year's World Halal Forum (WHF) Europe on 10-11 November 2010, with the theme "Halal Products and Services - Going Mainstream".

Mainstream major corporations and small entrepreneurs should seize the opportunity to develop new halal markets in Europe despite its turbulent economic climate.

Malaysian exhibitors returned home mighty pleased after chalking up potential sales worth up to RM23 million at the four-day Fine Food Australia 2010 in Melbourne.

The International Islamic Tourism Conference & Travel Mart (ITCM), with the theme “Harvesting the Potential of Intra-Regional Islamic Travel & Tourism” has received encouraging response from industry players.

Organisers in Germany and the UK have lined up multiple Halal-related events in September, as though the recent headlines on Halal and Islam in Europe have little impact on local Muslim population.

Total consumption of food products in the UAE alone is valued at almost US$4 billion and the outlook for the confectionery, snacks, baked goods and ice cream industry in the Middle East remains upbeat, a report said.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is working together with Religious Affairs Ministry and an event organizer to produce the first Indonesia International Halal Business and Food Expo 2010 (IHBF Expo) this month.

The Islamic Tourism Centre, a body under the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, will be organising the inaugural International Islamic Tourism Conference and Travel Mart (IITM) this 28-31 October 2010 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

The World Halal Research Summit (WHR) organised by HDC is deemed important by the Malaysian government as it enhances its competitiveness within the global Halal industry.

A total of 32 countries have confirmed their participation in MIHAS 2010, to be held at Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Exhibition and Convention Centre from June 23 to 27.

Business and political leaders from around the world will converge in Kuala Lumpur beginning Monday next week for the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) to be held here at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from May 18 to 20.

The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) will be organising the second World Halal Research (WHR 2010) this coming June 23 – 25 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Expectations are running high for the organisers of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) with event owners targeting a 20 percent increase in immediate sales for the five-day trade fair.