→ March 21, 2011
5
The unrest in the Middle East could render a blow to Malaysia’s ambitions for a sustained surge in exports to the UAE in 2011, although the government is hopeful that Halal trade can fuel stronger imports from the region.
→ March 14, 2011
1
Gulf Cooperation Council business community has been urged not to miss the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2011 which has established itself as the premier event for halal business players from across the globe.
→ March 7, 2011
1
The Republic of Uganda in east Africa has moved to establish what is believed to be only the third government-backed Halal certification standard in the world after the signing of a partnership between the country's top agencies.
→ February 27, 2011
1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken over the entire North American region as the world's largest stand alone market for Australian lamb, said Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
→ February 11, 2011
4
The Middle East and North Africa region maintains its dominant position as Australia's largest buyer of lamb in 2010, after importing 38,151 tonnes, or 24.5% of total exports.
→ February 8, 2011
5
Bahrain expects to increase its investment in travel and tourism from US$420 million in 2010 to more than US$1 billion by 2020, according to a recent report.
→ February 7, 2011
3
One of the world's most important F&B event, Gulfood 2011 will be the focus of more than 300 Halal-certified exhibitors keen for a slice of the $1.2 trillion global Halal market.
→ February 7, 2011
3
Middle East countries are expected to invest nearly US$700 million (RM2.1 billion) in Malaysia's eastern region, especially in the areas of halal cuisine, tourism and agriculture.
→ February 3, 2011
3
The 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference will help spread awareness of best practices at source countries which exported about six million tonnes of food to the UAE in 2010.
→ January 31, 2011
1
Kuwait's top official said the Halal industry is unique and most compliant with the Islamic sharia law, and that its Amir is keen to safeguard the moral and physical safety of all Muslims.
→ January 19, 2011
3
Muslims can now travel abroad peacefully armed with information about some of the more obscure ways they could inadvertently break Islamic food requirements while on holiday.
→ January 19, 2011
1
Kenya has signed a lucrative 1,000 metric tonnes per month, or Sh500 million a month Halal meat supply tender with Iran, marking a major boost for the nascent beef export sector.
→ January 16, 2011
1
A Kenyan meat distributor Farmer's Choice announced it will start exporting Halal meat products to the UAE before the end of this year.
→ January 10, 2011
3
A'Saffa Poultry, one of the Oman's largest poultry producer, is now called A'Saffa Foods to facilitate its diversification into Halal food business.
