Opinion

By Fiona Briggs   The announcement Tesco and Sainsbury’s are stepping up their Halal meat offerings with new branded fixtures in store reinforces the importance and potential of ethnic shoppers to both suppliers and retailers. Category and shopper management specialist Bridgethorne says ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a government epetition to end the non-stun slaughter of animals, to support animal welfare. Supported by the RSPCA, the petition calls for an end to the slaughter of animals without pre-stunning. EU and ...

By Joy Abdullah Are we missing the trees by looking at the forest? Given all the fanfare, regarding Dubai’s mission to position itself as the Islamic economic centre, there is a pressing need for substantial action plans that focus on ...

By Laurent Marliere What is an Islamic economy? An Islamic economy is a segment of the global economy, which focuses on Islamic consumers, regardless of location. The fact that large forums like the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) hold their ...

By Robert Anderson for Gulf Business As nations aspire to become global hubs for the Islamic economy, the Halal industry is not to be ignored Halal consumption is a cornerstone of Islam, covering sectors as varying as food, pharmaceuticals, clothing ...