Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now
Jakarta, 16 October 2026. The Government of Indonesia has relaxed its mandatory halal certification …
The Billion Meals We Throw Away
Every day, households around the world throw away the equivalent of more than a billion meals. That …
OQEP Sets Up $2 Billion Sukuk Programme With Preliminary S&P BBB-
OQEP sukuk programme of $2 billion gets preliminary BBB- and gcAA- ratings from S&P Global Ratings, …
Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now
Islamic Finance/Fintech
BNM Launches SSDS+ Platform for Tokenized Bonds and Sukuk
OQEP Sets Up $2 Billion Sukuk Programme With Preliminary S&P BBB-
Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings
Family Takaful: How Islamic Life Cover Works and Where Muslim Families Can Get It
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Halal Food
The Billion Meals We Throw Away
Every day, households around the world throw away the equivalent of more than a billion meals. That is the UN’s estimate for 2022, and it is not a …
What Are Halal and Kosher Meat, and Why Is Unstunned Slaughter Banned in Parts of Belgium?
Halal and kosher meat come from animals slaughtered by a single cut to the throat under Islamic or Jewish law. Belgium’s Flanders and Wallonia …
Is Starbucks Halal? Where It Is Certified and What to Check Elsewhere
It depends on the country. Starbucks Malaysia says it serves only halal-certified food and drinks, and the country’s halal authority, JAKIM, has …
Halal Chicken Suppliers for U.S. Restaurants: Certified Sources and What to Ask
Halal Shopping Guide
Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets for the Halal Home Cook
The most useful kitchen gadgets for a halal home cook are the ones that help with everyday preparation, safe cooking, and clean handling. Start with a …
Essential Halal Cooking Utensils for Every Kitchen
A practical halal kitchen starts with suitable utensils, halal ingredients, and a routine that prevents unwanted food residues from reaching meals. …
Oman Targets 7% Annual Growth in Halal Products and Services Sector
A three-day halal tourism workshop opened in Salalah on September 1, 2026, and Muscat Daily reported a target of 7 percent yearly growth for Oman’s …
The Halal Cosmetics Market: Size, Growth, Rules and the Opportunity for Suppliers
BNM Launches SSDS+ Platform for Tokenized Bonds and Sukuk
Bank Negara Malaysia launched SSDS+ on October 20, 2026, a platform for tokenized bonds and sukuk integrated with RENTAS+ for 24/7 settlement.
OQEP Sets Up $2 Billion Sukuk Programme With Preliminary S&P BBB-
OQEP sukuk programme of $2 billion gets preliminary BBB- and gcAA- ratings from S&P Global Ratings, per Muscat Daily. It is a framework, not a …
Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings
Pakistan’s finance minister discussed sukuk issuance and more Panda bonds with Standard Chartered and three UAE banks at the World Bank-IMF meetings.
Islamic Finance Courses for Working Professionals: Certificates, Costs and Time Required
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Halal Marketing
Is Digital Marketing Halal or Haram in Islam?
In today’s digital age, ‘digital marketing’ has emerged as a key strategy for businesses aiming to reach and engage with their …
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
Economy Watch
Halal Tourism
What is Halal Tourism?
Halal tourism is travel planned around a Muslim traveler’s religious needs, including halal food, prayer, modesty, and avoiding prohibited activities. …
Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in the Muslim World in 2026
Ask most “best Muslim cities” rankings what they’re actually measuring, and the honest answer is usually tourism appeal — halal …
Elevated Exclusivity: Experiencing the Magic of the Amalfi Coast Away From the Summer Crowds
There is a specific kind of light that exists only along the fifty-kilometer stretch of coastline in the Campania region of Italy. It is a light that …
Halal Consumables — A Prominent Niche During Hajj
Modest Fashion
Modest Fashion Eyes a Broader Global Market at MIHAS
KUALA LUMPUR — There was plenty of colour on the runway at MIHAS Modest Fashion Week on Wednesday. But the more interesting story was what was being …
How to Choose the Right Fabrics for Modest Fashion?
Choose fabrics for modest fashion by checking opacity, drape, fit, and comfort in the finished garment. Cotton, linen, jersey, chiffon, silk, and …
Modest Fashion: A Style Guide for the Modern Muslim Woman
A practical modest wardrobe starts with suitable coverage, opaque fabric, a loose fit, and clothing that stays in place during everyday movement. For …
Halal Certification in Fashion: Assessing Leather and Fur Products
Halal Cosmetics
How to Make Your Skincare Routine Halal: Ingredients to Check, Labels to Trust
A skincare routine is halal when every product in it is free of ingredients from pigs and other forbidden sources, uses animal ingredients only from …
Halal Fungi in Cosmetics: The Surprising Benefits of Mushrooms in Halal Beauty Products
Are mushrooms used in Halal beauty products? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
Nails Can Be Beautiful, Healthy and Halal
Can nail polish be Halal certified? Please contact ISA to learn about Halal nail polishes: [email protected]
The Halal Cosmetics Market: Size, Growth, Rules and the Opportunity for Suppliers
Halal Certification
Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now
Jakarta, 16 October 2026. The Government of Indonesia has relaxed its mandatory halal certification deadlines through Articles 160 and 161 of …
Korea Halal Export MOU Unites Five Agencies Behind Exporters
Five South Korean institutions signed a halal export MOU on Oct. 16, 2026; a day later Indonesia moved select halal certification deadlines to 2028.
Indonesia’s Mandatory Halal Certification: What Applies From Oct. 18, 2026, and What Comes Next
From Oct. 18, 2026, products sold in Indonesia in the covered categories must be halal certified or labeled as non-halal. The requirement now reaches …
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