Saudi Non-Oil Economy Grows By 2.9% In Q1
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy, the kingdom’s engine of job creation, grew at its fastest pace since 2019 in the first quarter, the government …
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Halal Sector Propels Indonesian Economy Upwards
A few days back The Halal Times staff had reported that the Indonesian economy was recovering despite the pandemic. Now, we are hearing the news that …
Which Vaccine Should You Get To Go To Hajj This Year?
Saudi Arabia says COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for Hajj 2021. It has so far approved four types of COVID vaccines for the aspirant pilgrims to the …
Indonesia Again Cancels Hajj 2021 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Indonesia says the government will not allow Indonesians to travel for the Hajj due to pandemics and for the safety of the pilgrims’. The country has …
Entrepreneurs In Gaza Look To Rebuild Businesses Again
Following one of the toughest and most devastating military operations against the Gaza Strip earlier this month, Gazans are now counting their …
Turkish Lira Hits Historic Low
The Turkish lira fell to a record 10-year low on Friday amid political controversy, more changes at the Central Bank, the possibility of an early …
Indonesian Economy Slowly Recovering Despite Pandemic
JAKARTA – Delays in vaccine shipments have set back plans to inoculate a targeted 181.5 million Indonesians by this time next year and could put a …
What Is The Impact Of Israeli Bombardment On The Economy Of Gaza?
The Gaza Strip in Occupied Palestine houses some two million people. The territory is 41 kilometers (25 mi) long, and from 6 to 12 kilometers (3.7 to …
Is The Food Still Available In Palestine?
Yes, the food is still available in Occupied Palestine. However, the supplies are running short due to the closure of border crossings and the …
Pak Economy May Grow By 6% In The Next Five Years
Pakistan’s economy is on a solid growth path and has the potential to grow at a much higher rate in the next five years despite a challenging …
Privatization Is The New Buzzword In Saudi Arabia To Reduce Deficit
Saudi Arabia is hoping to speed up privatizations to narrow a budget deficit that ballooned last year due to the pandemic and a slump in oil …
Pakistan’s Economy Has Become A Slave To The Elite Mafia: UNDP
Most Pakistan watchers agree that the country’s economy has become a slave to the elite mafia such as landlords, politicians, the corporate …
Countries To Pay Economic Price For Failing To Control COVID-19
Is the COVID-19 pandemic in your country within control? This may become, perhaps the most important question for all of us today as the world …
Saudi Arabia, Malaysia To Strengthen Trade Relations
Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi has confirmed that the trade relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have …
Alliance Bank, Sunway University Team Up to Upskill SMEs
SMEs will gain new skills and knowledge to grow their business, and undergraduates opportunities to work in real-life business situations.
Kuala …
Halal Angel Network Partners With Vietnamese Halal Center
Halal Angels Network is among the first to penetrate the $5 trillion Halal consumer market and has teamed up with Vietnam Halal Centre for the …
Pakistan, UAE To Boost Bilateral Trade
Pakistan and the UAE are working on a new economic roadmap to boost bilateral trade volume and establish joint ventures between the two nations’ …
Clear Demarcation of Powers Vital in Malaysian Halal Sector
A prominent lawyer from Malaysia, Nizam Bashir, has highlighted the urgent need for the proposed Halal Act, a legislative initiative that has been …
How Islamic Finance Can Tackle Global Challenges In The Post-COVID-19 Era?
Islamic finance has the potential to create a positive impact and help in addressing the devastating challenges facing global economies as a result of …
Singapore’s MUIS To Ensure Highest Levels Of Halal Standards For Food Imports
MUIS Stance On Halal Standards For Importing Foods
Overview
1. Muis has completed its investigations arising from allegations made against its …
Southeast Asia To Become A Leader In Halal Cosmetics Industry
The global cosmetics market could make US$76 billion in sales to Muslim consumers by 2024, as it’s set to grow by 2.9 percent a year in the …
Singapore Introduces Lab-Grown Meat
Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, had at least one thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: Regulators in Singapore had issued the company the world’s …
IRTI Launches Saudi Arabia Islamic Finance Country Report
In conjunction with the G20 Summit being held in Saudi Arabia on 21-22 November 2020, the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the …
Kazakhstan Looking To Export Halal Products To The World
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Today, Kazakhstan’s halal industry is booming. Hundreds of new halal outlets have opened in recent years – a far cry from the early …