AAOIFI Sharia Standards Review Meeting Held in Pakistan
The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) convened its Sharia Standards Review and Translation Committee …
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Malaysia Testing Ground For Taiwan’s Halal Products
KUALA LUMPUR, After becoming a major global player with the production of toys and electronic devices, Taiwan is now aspiring to be a significant …
Tecom Investments And Amlak Finance Launch Off-plan Islamic Financing
Amlak will offer financing up to 50% of the property value before project handover, with the option to refinance up to 75% upon completion for tenures …
The Rise of “Islamic Chic” And Hijab Haute Couture
As Islamic fashion is becoming a global industry, plenty is happening on the couture front.
The characteristic scent of Arabic perfumed oils lingers …
Five Halal Food Restaurants Hong Kong Muslims Recommend
From South Asian classics to beef pancakes and halal dim sum, these down-to-earth restaurants cater to a range of palates
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New York’s Iconic The Halal Guys Arrive in Toronto
The Halal Guys‘ expansion into Toronto is a testament to the brand’s remarkable journey from a simple food cart in New York City to …
Aldi Apologises To Muslim Customers After Accidentally Selling ‘Halal Pork’
After mistakenly selling ‘halal’ meat products containing pork to unwitting customers across the UK, supermarket chain Aldi has been forced to …
The Halal Guys Goes Global
New York – The Halal Guys, a famous Halal restaurant chain based in New York, has signed three multi-unit franchise deals to open 40 …
Madrid To Hold The First Halal Exhibition In Spain
MADRID-. EXPO HALL SPAIN 2015 plans to hold the first-ever halal Expo in Spain in October this year, said on Wednesday the organizers of the first …
South Korea: Halal Food Agency Established To Increase Exports
South Korea has established a new halal food agency to expand its food exports to the Middle East and Muslim countries. But, on the other hand, in the …
Dubai Islamic Bank Celebrates 40 years Of Islamic Banking
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) celebrated its 40th anniversary at a special ceremony held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid who is …
Harvard University Dining Services Starts Offering Halal Food
Due to Muslim students’ repeated requests for healthier halal food options, Harvard University Dining Services has started serving halal chicken on …
Islamic Development Bank Provides $14 Million For H.E. Project In Burkina Faso
An agreement providing for a US$ 14 million financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to support higher education in Burkina Faso was signed …
What Is Halal And How Does Certification Work?
Sydney, Australia:- Halal food certification in Australia and other parts of the world has become a contentious issue. Recently, a Western Australian …
Separate Cashiers For Non-Muslim Foods At Dubai Supermarkets Set Up
Dubai: People in the UAE should pay for products that are not consumed by Muslims at the designated cashier to abide by the rules set by the Dubai …
First Pakistani Super Store Opens In Berlin
In Germany, the first Pakistani superstore has been opened in Berlin. Inaugurating it, Pakistan Ambassador Syed Hasan Javed urged the Pakistani …
Top Four Reasons To Ban Interest From Banks
The author of this blog post and President of the Japan Institute Of Islamic Finance (JIIF), H. Maqsood Ahmed, recently got a chance to go through an …
Is Japan Ready To Enter Into the Field Of Islamic Finance Yet?
Although Japan is the third-largest economy in the world, it does not yet allow its banks to involve in any non-banking-related activities such as …
HalalTrip Launches Mobile App To Drive Muslim Tourism Globally
HalalTrip, one of the world’s biggest online travel agents for Halal travel, today announced the launch of their new app, making place discovery and …
Scarcity Of Professionals Hurting Islamic Finance Industry
As we mentioned in one of our previous articles on this website, the Islamic banking & finance industry is facing a huge shortage of experts who …
2nd Islamic Economy Awards presentation On January 14
Initiated by the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) and organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Thomson Reuters, the …
DIB Picks Arrangers For Potential Tier 1 Sukuk
Eight banks to arrange roadshows from January 8th
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) said on Tuesday it has picked eight banks to arrange roadshows from …
The Halal Guys of NY Going Global
It feels surreal—The Halal Guys is finally coming to Manila! When I first heard the news late last November, I almost couldn’t believe it. A friend …
“KFH” Wins “Bank Of The Year Kuwait” 2014 Award From “The Banker”
Kuwait – The Banker Magazine, a publication owned by The Financial Times, awarded Kuwait Finance House (KFH) the “Bank of the Year …