Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre okays multi-pronged initiatives to fast-track growth The board of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, or DIEDC, held a meeting to review the initiatives of government departments towards achieving Dubai’s status as the capital of ...
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UAE retailer Lulu plans halal-only outlets in Malaysia
Reuters: UAE-based supermarket chain Lulu Group said on Monday it plans to invest $200m on halal-only outlets in Malaysia in the next two years ahead of expanding into other south Asian markets. Owned by Yusuff Ali MA, who was ranked ...
Read More »UAE: Sharjah Awqaf inaugurates the Gulf Halal Center
H.H. Sheikh Sagar bin Mohammed al Qasmi, Chairman Sharjah AWQAF, inaugurated the new Gulf Halal Center as a guest of honor, fulfilling the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, to make UAE the center of world Halal ...
Read More »Birmingham becomes home to first Halal food park
Food processing companies JKY Food Solutions and Asia Halal Meat have formed a consortium which opened up the first purpose built Halal food park, with space for up to 10 halal businesses. The halal food park, at 126 Leopold Street ...
Read More »Opinion: Can Dubai make it as the Capital of Islamic Economy
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 ...
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