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Muslim consumer expenditure globally on food and lifestyle sectors, estimated at $1.62 trillion in 2012, is expected to reach $2.47 trillion by 2018, a report said. This forms the potential core market for halal food and lifestyle sectors, said The ...

Dubai revs up drive to become the centre of Islamic economy Reuters – From cosmetics to accommodation, travel to toothpaste, complying with religious principles is becoming big business in the Muslim world, and Dubai sees an opportunity. The emirate is mounting ...

The Halal Food Authority has decided to remove certification from stunned poultry if new EU regulations on stunning voltages are imposed. However, many say it is merely a gimmick by the HFA to salvage its bad reputation due the discovery ...

By Abdulla Belhoul, Gulf News Food business is probably the next best developed after the financial sector, with a value of $685b Amid the global move towards an Islamic economy, Dubai has already laid its robust footsteps with the launch ...

By Bernardo Vizcaino and Mirna Sleiman Reuters * Halal goods and services become global consumer segment * Certification fragmented around the world * Dubai mounts drive to profit from setting standards * Leverages international trade, finance links DUBAI – From cosmetics to ...