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Manchester– Blackburn-based KQF was named Business of the Year at the Lloyds Banking Group English Asian Business Awards this week. The event, held at the Mercure Hotel, Manchester, and supported by Asian Image, celebrated the success and business achievements of entrepreneurs. There were 16 awards presented during the evening with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award …
A few years ago, Russell Khan made a decision to commit to eating zabiha meat. “Zabiha” is the Arabic expression used to describe meat that has been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law; a zabiha slaughtering is what makes meat halal, or permissible within Islam. Khan, a self-described foodie and a devout Muslim, found that …
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Consumption of vegetable and fruits has been a huge concern for the people of Bangladesh for the past year. Usage of formalin and other medicines has also raised health concerns in the case of fish as well. The latest concern is red meat. Harmful drugs are being widely used to fatten the …
Sizzling & Claypot in Mid Valley Megamall Normally, we would avoid Mid Valley Megamall at all costs but having been told that they had increased parking spaces, we braved ourselves for the hunt and crowd. The Oasis Food Court, located across from AEON department store is decent-sized and the Sizzling & Claypot stall is partially …
OSAKA — An increasing number of hotels and railway companies in the Kansai region are becoming more hospitable to overseas Muslim tourists who strictly follow Islamic law by offering appropriately prepared meals, facilities for prayer and language services. Behind the move are hopes that tourists from Southeast Asia will further increase, as the central government …
Lahore — Provincial Minister for Finance, Excise & Taxation Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the poultry sector’s role is substantial in economy of the province, elimination of unemployment and provision of cheaper protein to the masses. He said that government is providing all possible cooperation for the uplift of poultry sector and Rs. 8.93 …
Derby, UK TESCO has defended its policy on advertising Halal meat after an “appalled” Mickleover customer vowed never to shop there again. Sandra Hill, from Mickleover, wrote to the Derby Telegraph after going into a local store and finding Halal meat being advertised in “big letters”. Halal is essentially a meat that Muslims are allowed to eat according …
Because of vegetarians! The beef export from India has grown rapidly, the Indians have even overtaken the previous leader Brazil. Within the country, meat is also increasingly consumed – and yet led the Saints cows with all sorts of tricks to the slaughter. Finally there is good news in terms of nutrition: India is world …
If you happen to be in Incheon Asian Games or just want to travel to South Korea, following kosher restaurants could be an option. Indeed, to be safe in choosing a kosher restaurant, is a good restaurants serving typical Middle East menu . Yet another option could be to like Loving Hut vegetarian restaurant located …
Koronodal, Philippines.–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST 12) got support from the Regional Development Council (RDC 12) for the promotion of its halal laboratory in Cotabato City. During the 47th regular meeting of the RDC 12 Tuesday, RDC 12 acting chair Arturo G. Valero backed DOST’s request for the promotion of the agency’s laboratory …
In response to a recent surge in Muslim tourists, a major halal-themed international expo will be held in Chiba Prefecture in November. Titled Japan Halal Expo 2014, the two-day event in the Makuhari Messe convention center in the city of Chiba, will essentially seek to boost public awareness of halal fare, enlighten visitors on the …
LABUAN, Malaysia — :The Ministry of Federal Territories is concerned about the RM86 million Halal Distribution Hub because it is being increasingly viewed as a “mega economic investment flop” of the island since it had failed to make a single export to domestic or local market. The ministry’s concern was well reflected when the Deputy …
