Seoul expands halal dining options and cultural events to attract visitors from Africa and the Middle East SEOUL, South Korea (MNTV) – The South Korean capital of Seoul is ramping up efforts to attract more visitors from Africa and the Middle East by expanding halal dining options and cultural events catering to Muslim travelers. As […]...
Paragon targets Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the U.S., and Europe with its ethical, eco-friendly cosmetics JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesian halal cosmetics giant Paragon Corp is making a bold global push, aiming to expand into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the United States, and Europe. With a reputation for producing eco-friendly...
New strategy focuses on industrial parks, digital platforms, and business integration to strengthen Malaysia’s role as a halal hub KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia is taking steps to enhance its Halal Malaysia Framework as part of a broader strategy to position itself as a global leader in the halal industry, the Ministry of Investment...
Halal travel, improved visa procedures, and enhanced facilities highlight Taiwan’s commitment to accommodating Muslim travelers JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Taiwan has set a goal of attracting 500,000 Indonesian tourists in 2024, according to Jakarta Globe. The government is promoting halal travel, easing visa procedures, and enhancing fa...
The country’s health services, which include fight against infectious diseases, technical sexual assistance, and care services, would be severely affected with the suspension of the aid ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) – The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that the suspension of U.S. foreign assistance will bring sever...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The global halal economy size has reached $8 trillion, World Halal Summit event coordinator Aylin Sengul told Anadolu. The World Halal Summit and the Halal Expo are two simultaneous events held in Istanbul, organized by the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperati...
Muslim students at Northwestern University in Chicago are voicing concerns over non-halal food being misrepresented in the school’s dining halls. The controversy began after a student noticed bacon that was labeled halal. After questioning the dining worker, the student was told the food was indeed bacon, prompting the removal of the...
The global halal cosmetics market is on a rapid growth trajectory and projected to exceed $144 billion by 2031. That’s according to a new Allied Market Research report. Valued at $30.7 billion in 2020, the sector is expected to grow 15.2% by 2031. Analysts say this surge is driven by the expanding Muslim population and […]
Congressional representatives Ayanna Pressley and Chrissy Houlahan are urging the Defense Commissary Agency to provide more halal and kosher food options in military grocery stores. They argue the current limited offerings fail to meet the needs of service members and their families with religious dietary requirements. This potentially discour...
Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals in the conventional way SAN FRANCISCO, California – A cultured meat company has claimed that some leading Islamic scholars have suggested that cultured meat can be considered halal under certain conditions. Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals ...
