WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating ties between Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and IS EG Halal, a start-up company operating in New Jersey. The company has received exclusive approval to certify imported halal food for Egypt in 2019. This was considered an unexpected development as the founder, Hana, had no ...
ISTANBUL (AA): Malaysia and the Philippines are set to boost Islamic banking and Halal (Islamically permissible) trade with focus on the autonomous Bangsamoro region, as agreed during an official visit to Malaysia by Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “We’re strengthening ties with Malaysia across multiple fronts, including our shared ...
SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – Two friends from Srinagar, the capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, have introduced traditional Turkish ice cream to the region. Aabid Naseer, a computer science student, and Moeen Ayub, a medical student, have brought a taste of Türkiye by opening an outlet in Srinagar. They are overwhelmed by the ...
BRASILIA, Brazil – Two business associations have joined forces to promote halal products in the South American country of Brazil. The Halal Brazil Project is a joint effort of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The project offers a series of trade shows and...
KAZAN, Tatarstan (AA): Russia Halal Expo 2023 opened its doors on Thursday to visitors on the sidelines of the 14th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum 2023. Expected to garner more than 7,000 visitors, the expo features products and services permissible in Islam (halal) with an aim to promote the halal industry in...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Türkiye, Indonesia and Malaysia are among the world’s top 20 halal economy exporters, according to the 2022 Annual OIC Halal Economy Report, released by the Organization of Islamic Countries. The report was launched in Istanbul on the sidelines of the four-day 38th meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commer...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The economy around halal products — those meeting Islamic standards — has a very bright future, according to a US-based economist. Most of the “halal economy” is in the finance sector, but the non-financial part should also be expanded, Mohammad Kabir Hassan, an economist at the University of New O...
NYC & Company, New York City’s convention and visitors bureau, has released a new Arabic-language version of its acclaimed Halal Travel Guide. It is the first U.S. tourism organization to create a dedicated resource for Muslim travelers. The Halal Travel Guide spotlights halal restaurants, rich Muslim history, and tourism sites across New...
KUALA LUMPUR (AA) – Two Palestinian companies have received the best international exhibition award for their outstanding pavilion at a halal expo in Malaysia. Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Ministry announced the name of 15 companies for their outstanding performance in four categories: Best Booth and Pavilion Awards, Most ...
KUALA LUMPUR (AA) – The Malaysian premier has said that halal products — those permissible according to Islamic law — appeal to all consumers regardless of race and religion, as they guarantee quality, environmental conservation, data integrity and transparency as well as sustainable business practices. Speaking at the offici...
