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The Halal industry in Malaysia and around the globe offers plenty of business opportunities for everyone. What is the potential of the industry, the challenges it is facing, and what needs to be done to take the industry to the next level? We find so many issues which are important for industry watchers to answer. …
In this interview with The Halal Times, Mohammed Kateeb, Global Head of Islamic Banking and President, Middle East & Africa at Azentio, discusses the exciting transition to Azentio Software and how M&A often opens the door to all kinds of innovation and growth opportunities.
Islamic Finance is booming around the globe. Currently, there are around 500 Islamic banks operating in 75 countries around the world. Islamic finance is growing at 10-15% per year with GCC Islamic banks constituting 70% of the global total. In fact, non-Muslim countries are also tapping into the growing Islamic finance market by issuing Sukuk …
Croatia is a small country in Europe. However, it has earned its status as an important tourism destination for people around the world. It offers immense investment opportunities in this sector. Today, The Halal Times staff spoke with Mr. Aldin Dugonjic from Croatia. He is currently working as the Chief Executive Officer at the Center …
The Islamic fintech industry is growing fast in different parts of the world. Technology players are helping these fintech companies to grab a share of the expanding market for digital banking solutions. A UAE-based company called Millenium is at the forefront of this digital revolution. Recently, The Halal Times spoke with Mr. Mohammad Moazzem Hossain …
The global Halal industry has been facing challenges since the pandemic started in 2020. How technology can play a role in fixing the issues with the industry? Mr. Irwan Shah Abdullah Wolfgang Holzem shared his insights with The Halal Times on how he has been using technology to promote the Halal industry. Mr. Shah is …
What is the role of Islamic finance in boosting trade? What do we need to do to enhance financial inclusion? Today, we invited Mr. Majid Dawood, the Chief Executive at Yasaar Research Limited, to discuss the topic in detail. He has been running Yasaar, a UK-based Shariah-compliant consultancy in the Islamic banking industry since 1998. …
How can we help grow Islamic finance/sustainable finance to make a significant impact globally? What are the synergies between sustainable finance, ethical finance, and Islamic finance? How can we, as industry players, play a more active role in achieving ESG goals? Professor Kevin Haines, the Head of Social Policy for Bedford Row Capital, sheds light …
Where is the Islamic finance industry heading? What are the challenges it faces? Is Islamic finance compatible with the UN SDG goals? How should aspiring Islamic banking professionals prepare themselves to enter into this field? Watch the above video to learn more about this topic and more from Prof. Laldin, an authority in Islamic finance. …
Wajahat Ali, a famous columnist, and writer, and Hafiz Maqsood Ahmed from The Halal Times discussed combating Islamophobia by being patient, kind, and engaged, all at the same time. In this video chat, the writer also shared his insights and knowledge with aspiring writers who would like to make a career in the media industry. …
Have you ever thought of Mexico as a Halal food-friendly country? Well, it has less than 2 hundred thousand Muslims living in the country. But, surprisingly, the Mexican halal food industry is thriving despite challenges. They have already started exporting halal products to Europe and the US and issuing halal certificates to exporters as well. …
Halal Food Is a $20 Billion Hit in America In grocery and convenience stores, sales have increased 15% since 2012. Bloomberg reports that sales of halal food are surging in the United States, Recently, we had a chat with Timothy Abu Mounir Hyatt about the US Halal industry. He is the current Vice President of …
Everyone needs to take care of their health especially when they cross a certain age or, unfortunately, get seriously sick. Dr. Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid is a renowned scientist who has been working hard and fast to help us keep our bodies healthy at all times no matter at which stage of life …
The battle for a share of the banking sector is intensifying in the US and around the world. Migrant communities in North America and elsewhere often have difficulty accessing the traditional banking sector. FAIR Neobank in the US is offering innovative ethical and Halal banking solutions to the unbanked and migrant communities. Recently, we had …
The Islamic banking industry is growing in all parts of the world. We are witnessing different types of newly established Islamic fintech offering Islamic banking solutions to Muslims and mainstream customers in their own unique ways. Today, we would like to introduce to you a famous Islamic fintech company called Rizq. It offers the UK`s …
Ethical Investing: Cocoa Invest Blends Experience With Shariah Principles to Attract Investors Lately, we have been witnessing a plethora of digital Islamic investment platforms offering ethical investment services to their target customers in various countries. Which one is the best? Well, we may not have a definitive answer to this question. But, there is something …
Islam is the third largest religion in the US after Christianity and Judaism. It is the fastest-growing religion in the country. The Muslim community in America has gone through various phases in its long history. They are one of America’s most educated religious groups. Muslim community leaders have been providing various platforms for the youth …
Have you ever thought about your relationship with food? Well, the idea may not have crossed your mind in the past. But, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to think hard about a lot of issues and food security is certainly one of them. Today, we are excited to talk to the founding …
The global Halal industry is growing exponentially and so is the North American Halal industry. But, the question is who issues halal certification to this growing number of food manufacturers? Well, there are quite a few Halal certification bodies in the US and Canada that issue halal certificates to these producers. Recently, we spoke with …
At least some Halal industry players in Europe and other parts of the world are ruining the industry. They have been using immoral practices to make money at the cost of integrity to the industry and to the end-users alike. Mr. Mohamed Benkhelifa from HALAL EHT INTERNATIONAL exposes some of the malpractices he has witnessed …
Modest fashion looks to move from niche to mainstream. Now, everybody seems to be talking about it. It is no more a fad that will go away any time soon. It is not a seasonal trend either. Modest fashion designers are now redefining the 21st-century Muslim style not only for women but also for men. …
Why do people buy gold? What are the advantages of buying this precious metal? Why and how to purchase it online? Recently, the Editor-in-Chief of The Halal Times had a candid conversation with Mr. Hamza Almasyabi, the President & CEO of The Minted, a gold trading Islamic fintech platform based in the UK.
