The Fourth World Halal Forum – A Report
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The World Halal Forum (WHF) 2009 saw a gathering of the heads of states, industry leaders and academics under one roof to voice their concerns, outline issues, and plot the future direction of the global Halal industry, which brought together 908 participants from over 47 countries and attracted over 52 local and international media personnel. WHF 2009 generated in excess of RM9,697,524.75 in PR value from the Malaysian media alone.
Top 10 Articles
- 3 June 2009 : 6th World Chambers Congress
- 2 June 2009 : HDC Industry Seminar Series 1: Market Access to the Middle East
- 1-2 August 2009: 4th International Halal Market Conference 2009 (Halal - An Engine of Growth & Opportunity)
- 1 – 3 December 2009 : DIYAFA 2009
- 10 – 14 October 2009 : Anuga 2009
Islamic Finance
Allianz Takaful to launch Islamic pensions in 2010
Allianz will launch its first Islamic annuity product next year, the head of its Takaful unit said, tapping into a growing number of clients in the Middle East keen to add to their state pensions.
Filed Under: News Articles
Business
Asean eyes trade pact with Gulf countries
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) may break new ground by partnering with the oil-rich countries of the Middle East grouped in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in the face of the global financial crisis and the collapse of the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Filed Under: Trade & Investment
Lifestyle
Sookh and ye shall find
A deli-style Halal butchery is a welcome addition to Joburg’s northern suburbs. Hilary Biller checked out its offerings.
Filed Under: Reviews >> Restaurant & Foodservice
Trends
Food certification pays
With consumer preferences changing and safety standards in the global food market becoming more stringent, proper certification of Philippine agricultural and marine products can no longer be taken for granted.
Filed Under: Market Trends
Certification
Halal food certification stressed for better sale
Speakers at an international conference in the provincial metropolis stressed the importance of Halal food certification for boosting consumers’ confidence in foods and improving their sale.
Filed Under: Halal Standards
Event Reviews
Halal – an engine of growth and opportunity
This year, with the ongoing concern about the state of the global economy, the IHMC 2009 will focus on the pivotal role that the Halal industry can play as an engine of growth for economic recovery.
Filed Under: International Halal market Conference 2009
Event Listings
3 June 2009 : 6th World Chambers Congress
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Filed Under: 6th World Chambers Congress
Awards
Al Islami Foods wins high profile 2008 MRM Business Award for best supply chain and logistics operations
Al Islami Foods, the leading Halal food producer in the Middle East, has won the prestigious Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award for Supply Chain and Logistics operations, in a ceremony held here in Dubai.
Filed Under: Online Awards