Event Reviews
Gulfood 2009 rises above unprecedented economic challenges to boost business confidence in the region
Gulfood, the largest food exhibition in the Middle East and one of the world's leading exhibitions covering food, drink foodservice and hospitality recorded an outstanding 16 per cent increase in visitor attendance while most importantly maintaining exceptional buyer quality. Gulfood has surpassed the expectations of global watchers to transcend economic challenges and deliver its most successful edition in its history.
Filed Under: Gulfood 2009
Successful Close at the 5th World Islamic Economic Forum
The 5th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF 2009), themed “Food and Energy Security and Stemming the Tide of Global Financial Crisis”, held in Jakarta on 2-3 March 2009, gathered 1,500 delegates from 38 different countries.
Filed Under: World Islamic Economic Forum Jakarta
Planting Local Halal Products on World Shelves
The Halal market is emerging as one of the most lucrative and influential market arenas in the world today. As Halal becomes a global symbol of quality assurance and lifestyle choice, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is once again set to organise the 6th International Halal Showcase or MIHAS 2009, from 6 to 10 May at the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur.
Filed Under: MIHAS 2009
Asian Halal Sourcing Connection through SIHAS 2009
SIHAS once again returns to present an end-to-end solution for Halal products and services all around Asia. Hosted by the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SIHAS is focused in marketing raw material to finished products and services.
Filed Under: Singapore International Halal Showcase 2009
An Industry Overview from MIHAS
A diverse community of Muslims spans the globe. Today, Muslims has become the second largest religion in the world with a total population numbering approximately 1.8 billion. It is projected that in the year 2025, Muslims will represent almost 30 per cent of the world’s population – a population that places great importance on the concept of Halal in their daily lives. It is increasingly evident today that the global market for Halal goods and services is emerging as a powerful market force valued at USD1.323 trillion in global food value.
Filed Under: MIHAS 2009
WHF 2009: Why you should be there this year...
The fourth World Halal Forum (WHF) – themed “Achieving Global Halal Integrity” – is scheduled to be held from 4th to 5th May 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, situated in the heart of the city.
Filed Under: World Halal Forum 2009
Gulfood 2009 proves that food and hospitality is bigger than ever
Gulfood, one of the world’s top exhibitions for the food, drink, foodservice and hospitality industries, is preparing for its biggest edition yet with four exciting days of dedicated events and programmes including the co-located Ingredients Middle East Exhibition, Restaurant & Café Middle East, Emirates International Salon Culinaire, the renowned Dubai International Food and Safety Conference, and a comprehensive programme for the beverage industry.
Filed Under: Gulfood 2009
Experiencing Halal World Expo 2008 in Abu Dhabi
Organised by IIR Middle East at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on 11-13th November 2008, Halal World Expo 2008 was inaugurated by Dr. Mariam Hareb Sultan Al Yousuf, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority’s Executive Director of Policy and Regulations Sector.
Filed Under: Halal World Expo 2008
2nd Islamic Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference (IVCPEC)
The 2nd Islamic Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference (IVCPEC) will be held on 20th – 21st May 2009 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, jointly organised by Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) and Malaysian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (MVCA).
Filed Under: 2nd Islamic Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference (IVCPEC)
Successful Close to Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Festival 2008 (KLIFF 2008)
The Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum 2008 was held on the 17th-21st November 2008 at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With total attendance of 1,200 delegates, KLIFF 2008 was divided into three main events: Shariah Forum, KLIFF Main Forum, and International Convention on Takaful and Retakaful 2008 (ICTR2008).
Filed Under: Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum 2008