D-8 Halal Expo Closes With $13.4 Million in Commitments
JAKARTA — The inaugural D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia closed on July 12, 2026, with more than US$13.4 million in transaction commitments, …
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MIHAS 2026: World’s Largest Halal Trade Show Returns to Kuala Lumpur, September 23–26
The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase — September 23–26 at MITEC KL — sets its sights on US$1 billion in trade, 2,380 booths, and a historic …
MATRADE Launches WiEX Platform For Women Exporters At MIHAS 2026
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will launch a new platform for women-led halal exporters at MIHAS …
D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026: Inside the Push to Rewire the Global Halal Economy
Nine countries. 1.3 billion people. A combined economy worth roughly $5.1 trillion. That is the collective weight Indonesia put behind five days in …
The Halal Economy Is Booming. So Why Are Muslims Still Watching Others Lead It?
Every time a Muslim family sits down for a halal meal, there is a strong possibility—almost a certainty—that the food on their table was produced, …
Hormuz Crisis Shakes Global Halal Trade: Can Malaysia Protect Its $60 Billion Industry?
On February 28, 2026, a war began that will reshape the global halal trade for years to come. When US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes …
Malaysia’s Halal Leadership and the HIMP 2030 Vision
Malaysia has long served as the global benchmark for halal governance and ecosystem development. The Halal Development Corporation (HDC) has been …
Halal 2030: Ten Fault Lines the Industry Can No Longer (afford to) Ignore
From Faith Compliance to Global Competitiveness
The halal food economy has become a trillion‑dollar paradox, yes, celebrated for its size, and, yes, …
Malaysia Records Historic Trade Performance in 2025, Strengthens Global, US and Halal Trade Partnerships
Malaysia achieved a historic, record-high trade performance in 2025, with total trade surpassing RM3 trillion (USD 715.95 billion), representing a …
What is the Economy Actually For? Dr. Imran Alvi on the Humane Economy
We are honored to present this exclusive written interview with Dr. Imran Alvi, one of Oxford’s most distinguished economist-practitioners whose …
Korea-Malaysia Halal Economic Forum: A Milestone for Trade & Fashion at DDP
The global Halal economy entered a new strategic phase as Halal Korea hosted the Korea–Malaysia Halal Economic Forum at Seoul’s landmark DDP Fashion …
Top 10 Most Influential Muslim Scientists in History
Long before laboratories, peer-reviewed journals, and digital databases defined scientific progress, a powerful intellectual movement was unfolding …
Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors
A decade ago in 2016, Muslim-led startups were still largely seen as niche players — serving specific faith-based needs in travel, food, and finance. …
Vietnam Aims to Become Halal Hub of ASEAN
Expanding export markets has become more urgent than ever for Vietnamese enterprises. Among emerging destinations, the Halal market in the Middle East …
US Halal Beef Access Restored Under New Indonesia and UAE Certification Rules
In 2025, the global halal economy faced one of its quietest—but most consequential—disruptions in recent years. For nearly six months, U.S. beef …
2026: A Year That Must Mean More
The world is not short of growth forecasts.It is short of meaning.
As 2026 approaches, governments, corporations, and investors are once again …
The Silent Travel Upgrade: Investing in Home Comfort to Fuel Canadian Adventures
When Canadians think about going on vacation, they usually think about getting a passport, going through airport security, and booking a hotel room. …
Dubai Emerges as a Global Hub for Islamic Banking
Dubai has spent the past decade doing something rare in finance: taking a values-based system built for a specific community and turning it into …
The Convergence Dividend: Why Islamic Finance, Halal Food, and Social Finance Must Align
For the past three decades, the three great pillars of the Islamic economy—Islamic finance, halal food, and Islamic social finance comprising …
How Rising Meat Prices Are Transforming the Global Halal Food Industry
On a recent Friday night in East London, the dining room at a popular halal steakhouse was full, but the grill was strangely quiet. The sirloins and …
How Ethical News Sources Support Halal-Friendly Lifestyles
Muslim readers look for information that respects their values, protects their well-being, and strengthens their decision-making. Trustworthy news …
Securing Jordan’s Future: Water Independence and Environmental Sustainability
Jordan is a country on the edge. With a harsh climate which is becoming more extreme due to global warming, the water supply is becoming increasingly …
Which Muslim Economy Emerged as the Biggest Winner in 2025?
The surprise of 2025 is not that America avoided a recession, nor that Europe continued to limp along, nor even that China wavered between resurgence …
Halal Food Market Growth and Size Forecast to 2035
Imagine browsing the aisles of a global supermarket chain in 2035, where halal-certified options aren’t tucked away in a specialty corner but …