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Halal Food
Halal Slaughter: To Stun or Not to Stun? The Debate Every Muslim Needs to Understand
Walk into almost any supermarket today—London, Kuala Lumpur, Toronto, or Tokyo—and you’ll see meat labeled Halal. Yet behind that single word lies a …
2026’s Best Places in America for Halal Foodies
A personal journey through the kitchens, counters, and communities that quietly feed Muslim America By the time I finished a plate of biryani in …
Mayor-Elect Mamdani Backs Vendor License Bill to Tackle ‘Halal-Flation’
On sidewalks from Midtown to Jackson Heights, the line still forms around halal food carts. But the math has changed. What was once an $8 lunch — …
How Rising Meat Prices Are Transforming the Global Halal Food Industry
Halal Shopping Guide
How To Make Millions By Selling Halal Supplements
Imagine this: In September 2025, Zaytun Vitamins—a trailblazing halal-certified brand—unveiled its latest innovation, a premium magnesium glycinate …
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Opens New Terminal with Muslim Friendly VIP Lounge
The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC), the city’s only private jet terminal, has officially opened a new passenger terminal worth HK$500 …
Halal Holidays Offers Exclusive Travel Packages in Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand
Kuala Lumpur (September 2025) – HalalHolidays.asia, a leading Muslim-friendly travel platform, has introduced its latest collection of exclusive …
Vietnam’s Halal Herbal Medicine Industry: Scaling from Local Cooperatives to Global Halal Value Chains
How to Build a Halal Crypto Portfolio in 2026: A Shariah-Compliant Investment Strategy
Technology is transforming everything — even how we think about money. Cryptocurrency, once viewed as a risky experiment for computer experts, is now …
Why Islamic Economy Vertical LLMs Outperform General Models
The emergence of specialized Islamic finance LLMs represents a paradigm shift in how artificial intelligence serves faith-based financial systems. …
Top 10 Islamic Financial Institutions Shaping the Global Halal Economy in 2026
The halal economy is quietly rewriting the rules of global finance. What began as a faith-based alternative has evolved into a multi-trillion-dollar …
Islamic Social Finance: The Ummah’s Safety Net for a Sustainable Future
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Halal Marketing
Programmatic Guaranteed vs Preferred Deals
As programmatic advertising continues to evolve, advertisers are no longer limited to open auctions and real-time bidding alone. Many brands and …
Why the Future of the Halal Economy Will Be Decided by Storytellers
Every halal business begins with an intention. Before the factory.Before the funding round.Before the certificate on the wall. There is a moment when …
How Food Brands Can Market to Muslims
Consumers are more conscious than ever about where their food comes from—and Muslim consumers are no exception. In her latest column, Ogilvy Noor’s …
Top 25 Halal Business Ideas To Try in 2026
Halal Tourism
Foreign Travelers Are Spending More in Japan Than Ever
On a recent evening in Tokyo’s Ginza district, the signs of Japan’s tourism revival are easy to overlook unless you know where to look. Department …
Japan’s Tourism Boom Continues Despite Drop in Chinese Visitors
At 7 a.m. on a weekday in Kyoto, the buses are already full. Not with tour groups from a single country, but with a mosaic of accents—American, …
A New Halal Tourism Market Emerges for Wealthy Muslim Travelers
On a quiet morning in a seaside resort somewhere between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, the luxury feels familiar: pale stone, soft light, a …
What to Expect When You Rent a Car in Rabat: Insurance, Traffic & Local Rules
Modest Fashion
Thai Designers Embark On Muslim Fashion
When Thai designers talk about Muslim fashion today, they are no longer referring to a niche category or a seasonal experiment. They are responding to …
How Hana Tajima Redefined Modest Fashion—and Helped Uniqlo Change a Global Market
When Uniqlo unveiled its first modest-wear line nearly a decade ago, the fashion industry took note. The minimalist collection—fluid hijabs, …
Modesty Made Modern: How Uniqlo Is Changing the Way Women Dress
On a quiet weekday morning in Kawasaki, Japan, a woman browses the racks at a Uniqlo store. She gently lifts a soft, long-sleeved tunic, pulls at its …
When Faith Fuels Entrepreneurial Ambition
Halal Cosmetics
Travel, Scents and Modesty: How Muslim Travelers Choose Perfumes & Beauty Products Abroad
Travel can shift routines, habits, and even personal style. For Muslim travelers especially, finding beauty and fragrance products that align with …
Japanese Halal Skincare To Be Marketed Globally
TOKYO — In the heart of Japan, where tradition meets innovation, PBJ Inc. is redefining skincare with the launch of “Momo Hime” (Peach Princess), a …
Halal as a Lifestyle: Redefining Global Beauty Through Science and Integrity
When most people hear the word halal, they think of food. For Purelab Care, halal means something much broader — a standard of trust, transparency, …
Hair Spray Hacks for Frizz Control: Halal-Friendly Tips for All Hair Types
Halal Certification
Global Halal Food Regulations: 2026 Compliance Guide for JAKIM, MUI, and GSO Standards
Executive Summary: Fast Facts 2026 Primary Authorities: JAKIM (Malaysia), BPJPH (Indonesia), and GSO (GCC/Gulf). Critical 2026 Deadline: October 17, …
How to Get Halal Certification in the USA: The Complete 2026 Business Guide
How can a U.S. business access one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets—while simultaneously strengthening trust, quality standards, and …
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 …
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