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The Halal meat industry
The country's rapidly growing Halal trade is particularly important to both the independent sector and UK livestock producers. Demand for this meat has become so significant that the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) has set up a special Halal Steering Group.
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Second Generation Muslims in Norway Face Identity Crisis
Second generation Muslims in Norway face not only an identity crisis but also prejudice and discrimination at the work place and in schools, said a visiting Norwegian researcher.
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Tesco unveils its second Halal meat counter
Tesco has opened up its second Halal meat counter in the UK, at a ceremony held at its Hodge Hill store in Birmingham.
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In Istanbul, Islamic clothing for women combines modesty with high fashion
At an Istanbul fashion show befitting Paris or Milan, Islamic clothing designers show off apparel for women that combine modesty with high fashion.
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Main parties neglecting Halal claims Janan Meat
A leading Halal meat processor and member of the Eblex Halal Steering Group have accused the three main parties of neglecting Muslim issues surrounding the Halal food market.
Islamic bank enters Germany
The European Union's largest and strongest economy, Germany, is finally edging toward facilitating Islamic finance in its jurisdiction. Germany has a Muslim population of 4.3 million, the second largest Muslim population in the EU after France with 5.5 million.
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Entrepreneurs target growing Islamic tourism market
Islamic tourism is on the rise, leading a new generation of entrepreneurs across the region to create a range of services aimed at Muslims with the travel bug.The homepage of Irhal.com – the word “irhal” in Arabic means “to go away” – is awash with suggestions typical of a travel website: top destinations and places to stay, eat and shop.But delve a little deeper and you will find lists of Halal restaurants in Paris, Beijing and New York.
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KFC fights back in growing Halal chicken row
KFC has come out in strong defence of its Halal chicken products after meeting a delegation from the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM).
A New Job Revolution – Islamic Finance and Industry
Halal Industries Group plc is a UK company that has launched a dedicated Shariah job site, www.shariaappointments.com, to cater to the ever growing demand for Shariah knowledge workers from financial services to the Islamic Industry.
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Munich Re seeks to enter UAE market
Munich Re Retakaful, a unit of Germany-based Munich Re Group, is holding talks with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to enter UAE to tap opportunities in the fastest growing Islamic insurance (takaful) sector, a senior company official said.
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