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Islamic banking growing rapidly: Shaikh
The Islamic principles of finance have proved their viability as Islamic banking and finance is growing at a rapid pace globally, said Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
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HDC’s Collaboration Strategy for Spearheading Halal Industry
A recent MoU signed between Malaysia and Pakistan is paving the way for the two countries to collaborate in the food and ingredients sectors that enhance not only bilateral trade but also inject a boost into the Halal industry in both countries.
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Ulama meet in Cebu to tackle major Filipino-Muslim issues
Over 30 Islamic scholars or ulama, converged in this city Tuesday through the auspices of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to tackle major issues, involving Filipino-Muslims and efforts to uplift their lives and contribute to nation-building. The issues include halal trade activities and the reproductive health bill.
To expand Halal product world-wide: 'Road Show on Halal Industry' held across country
First phase of national awareness 'Road Show on Halal Industry' being run by Halal Research Council completed with programmes at KPK, Tribal, Mardan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi Chambers and Trade Associations were held to give proper awareness on Halal industry.
MoU signed at livestock, dairy exhibition
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at the 1st Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries and Poultry seminar and exhibition at Karachi Expo Centre for attracting investment in non-traditional sectors of the economy.
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Marketplace of Creative Arts goes Regional
On 19 February 2011, the WIEF Foundation, in partnership with the Young Association of Muslim Professionals (YAMP) of Singapore, will be jointly organising its first regional creative arts showcase at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. The Marketplace of Creative Arts: Singapore Leg bearing the theme “Bridging Communities Through Arts”, has confirmed 32 of some of the best contemporary artists in Southeast Asia from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. Musicians, traditional dancers, filmmakers and visual artists will converge in Singapore in this one-day event of art displays, performances and dialogue sessions.
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Terengganu Geared For Further Growth
Terengganu is geared for further economic development with the establishment of Kuala Terengganu City Centre (KTCC) under the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) programme. KTCC will generate investments worth RM3.9 billion, of which RM3.5 billion will be from the private sector. KTCC will help Kuala Terengganu become a vibrant Heritage Waterfront City and an international tourism gateway to the East Coast.
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Pakistan: Pakistan seeks halal products market in Middle East
The Pakistan government is drafting a bill to give a better exposure to Pakistan’s exports by fulfilling the requirements of the consumers of trillion dollar halal products and services sector who comprise of one fourth of world’s population. The bill, called “Bill of Halal Certification”, is being prepared by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, or TDAP, in consultation with all stakeholders. Once ready, it would be tabled before the National Assembly to be made a law, Asad Sajjad, Secretary-General and CEO of Pakistan’s newly formed Halal Development Council, or HDC, said in an interview with Khaleej Times during a short visit to Dubai.
Middle East states expected to invest $700m in Malaysia
Middle East countries are expected to invest nearly $700 million (Dh2.57 billion) in Malaysia's eastern region, especially in Halal food, a Malaysian official has said.
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Victoria Crest: Dealing with manufacturing of Halal sausages
Victoria Crest is a Malaysian majority-owned and incorporated company which manufactures premium Halal foods such as sausages, burger patties and traditional meat pies. The company and brand emerged when the founders, a group of widely travelled Malaysians as well as “Malaysian-ised” foreigners, were craving for authentic, high-end, traditional and authentic western meat products and realised a lack of quality Halal European meat products available in the Malaysian market. With their diverse experience in food production, finance, business and management, the group came up with Victoria Crest, with endeavours to produce the best possible quality Halal meat products at affordable prices. The Halal Journal speaks to Victoria Crest chairman, Fuad Abdullah, to get an inside scoop into why Victoria Crest decided to be a part of the Halal industry, the challenges faced and how they were overcome, as well as its way forward.