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Great Potential to Develop Halal Market in Europe
There is a great potential to further develop the Halal markets and industries in European countries, says Malaysian Ambassador to the European Union, Datuk Hussein Haniff.
Filed Under: Halal Market Reports
Paris food show opens its doors to growing Halal market
Once a small market, the Halal food industry is now big business for the food industry. To underscore this point, by the end of 2010 the sector will be worth over 5 billion Euros.
BNP criticised for prejudice over Halal jobs
The British National Party has been accused of putting their "narrow prejudice before the chance of good jobs" after vowing to oppose a major development earmarked for the region.
QIB sees France as key market
France is a crucial market for Qatar Islamic Bank in its push to develop Islamic finance products in Europe, chief executive Salah Mohamed Jaidah has said in Paris.
Filed Under: News Articles
Two vibrant market sectors meet – Islamic Finance & Halal
The Halal Capital Markets Conference (HCMC) 2010 is a unique platform aiming to bring together the Halal sector industry players and mainstream financial institutions under one roof to discuss and explore various financing opportunities within the Halal sector via private equity, public listings, Shariah Equity/ sukuk funds, and re-insurance to support Halal industrial, commercial and business sectors.
Filed Under: Halal Capital Markets Conference 2010
World Halal Forum successful at first regional excursion
On 17 and 18 November 2009, the World Halal Forum (WHF) was held outside Malaysia for the first time since its inception in 2006. Europe was the stage chosen because of its sizeable Muslim population in search of Halal-certified foods. Non-Muslims there, too, are receptive to Halal products which all add up to a multi billion dollar business with room for growth.
Ali Omar Ermes - A Gifted Contemporary Islamic Artist of Today
A globally renowned artist, Ali Omar Ermes is one of the most gifted contemporary Islamic artists of today, whose artwork is principally based on the Arabic letter forms. His work represents the traditional Arabic love of literature in various amazing dramatises – images of calligraphic and letterforms, where he places the subject matter against a richly textured abstract background, often creating layered meanings with additional poetic inscriptions.
Filed Under: Lifestyle >> Artists
Emirati designer to tackle Paris burqa ban
An Emirati designer of veils for Muslim women, "saddened" by France's move to ban the burqa, is heading to Paris to tell French parliamentarians and citizens that the piece of cloth is expression sans threat.
France no place for man with 'burqa' wife
France's prime minister said Wednesday he would sign a decree refusing French nationality to a man who forced his wife to wear the full Islamic veil because he "has no place in our country."
Respect difference, says Koehler, at Islamic art premiere in Berlin
German President Horst Koehler called Tuesday for people to respect one another's differences, at the Berlin opening of the Aga Khan exhibition, which includes some of the world's most important Islamic art.
Filed Under: Arts