Muslim travelers are increasingly turning to halal-friendly cruise experiences. These cruises go beyond just offering halal-certified meals — they provide dedicated prayer rooms, gender-sensitive facilities, and cultural sensitivity built into…
Malaysia is accelerating its halal industry through digital transformation and global collaboration initiatives. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the Halal+ 2030 framework during the World…
“Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and the Badan?Penyelenggara?Jaminan?Produk?Halal (BPJPH) are collaborating to upscale halal certification across 1,500 tourism villages, marking a strategic push to strengthen Indonesia’s position as a leading Muslim-friendly…
Uzbekistan’s state institution UzTest has become the country’s first internationally accredited halal certification body, receiving recognition from Türkiye’s Halal Accreditation Authority (HAA). The accreditation follows the OIC/SMIIC 2:2019 standard for…
Malaysia is set to modernise its Islamic finance sector and strengthen the halal ecosystem through digitalisation, faster halal certification, and expanded financing for halal SMEs. The government aims to link…
Malaysia and Azerbaijan have formalized a new phase of collaboration in the global halal economy through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) and Azerbaijan’s Small…
Global Food Week 2025, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, returns to the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from 21–23 October. Organized by ADNEC…
SMIIC is pushing for harmonized halal standards so certification in one country is accepted in others — saving time, cost, and boosting consumer trust.
Claims circulating online suggest much of UK supermarket meat is religiously slaughtered, sparking debate over halal practices and animal welfare. While UK law requires stunning before slaughter, exemptions exist for…
“Many non-Muslims, however, don’t have a deep understanding of what halal means. Ignorance and misunderstanding of halal may lead to xenophobic attitudes towards Muslims … Knowing its true meaning can…
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