Islamic Finance

Ethica Brings Global Islamic Finance Certification to Bangladesh

With three times the population of all the Gulf countries combined, Bangladesh is the sleeping giant of the Islamic finance world. A burgeoning urban middle class, an active microfinance sector, and strong support from regulators give Islamic finance an historic opportunity to shine in this country. And with only an estimated 14,000 bankers currently serving the Islamic finance sector, the demand for a locally-available, globally-recognized certification is now at its highest.

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Business

BAHRAIN: Stronger Thai ties forged

Bahrain and Thailand signed a number of agreements recently to further strengthen relations. This came as His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra underscored their resolve to bolster bilateral ties, during talks at Gudaibiya Palace. The Bahrain-Thai high joint committee will convene in October and businessmen from both sides will explore investment opportunities.

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Lifestyle

UNITED KINGDOM: Faith Travels, Cultures Don’t!

Transcript of part of an interview conducted by Dr. Tariq Ramadan with sister Sarah Joseph, Editor of Emel Magazine, UK, in the weekly TV program “Islam and Life.” The topic of this episode was Muslim Women, Hijab and Fashion, and the central question of the interview is in view of the anti-hijab campaign in several countries, how are Muslim women in the west today tackling their visibility crisis with the help of fashion?

Trends

U.S.A: How safe is Our Food?

More and more countries are banning imports of American food products for safety reasons. Last week, Indonesia became the first country to halt imports of US beef following the discovery of an American dairy cow infected with mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The disease is fatal to cows and can cause a deadly brain disease in people who eat tainted beef.

Certification

EU: Avoid Misuse of Religious Exemptions to Stunning

At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council this week, the Swedish delegation briefed the Council on the enforcement of the general requirement to stun animals before slaughter. Some member states supported the Swedish delegation mentioning a possible overuse of the possibility to slaughter animals without preliminary stunning in certain member states. The Commission recalled the existing EU framework and pointed out that its implementation relies on subsidiary. Recommendations on ritual slaughtering ...

Event Reviews

World Halal Forum 2012 - Cultivating a Universal Halal Lifestyle

The 7th World Halal Forum (WHF) started on 2 April with Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Hj Mohd Yassin officially launching the annual forum at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The two-day forum attracted the participation of 720 delegates and over 35 speakers. With participants and speakers from over 36 countries, WHF 2012 provides a stirring platform for a stimulating discussion on the USD800 billion worth Halal industry. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Hj Mohd Yassin, in his keynote address, ...

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Event Listings

19 - 21 May 2012 : KAZANHALAL 2012 : Kazan, The Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Kazan, The Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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Awards

The Halal Journal Awards

At The Halal Journal, our aim from the beginning has been to promote and strengthen the Halal industry worldwide; to be a gathering place for news, information and opinion; to acknowledge and encourage excellence in the Halal industry. As part of this aim, KasehDia Sdn Bhd, the publishers of The Halal Journal, have decided to instigate a programme of international annual awards, The Halal Journal Awards, to celebrate and honour success, innovation and hard work in this exciting emerging market.

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