FW: Halal World Expo Newsletter - July 2008

[Dr. Samer Kantakji]

Industry Opinion: Will the growth of Islamic Banking into non traditional Muslim markets boost or dilute the focus of shari’ah compliant banking? ...  Click here to answer. Dear Colleague, Welcome to the July edition of the HALAL WORLD EXPO newsletter. The newsletter provides you with regular updates on the HALAL industry and also HALAL WORLD EXPO which takes place on 11-13 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Important news this month: 10 different countries are already supporting HALAL WORLD EXPO 2008 ensuring that, once again, the event will be the largest and most comprehensive event in the Middle East for the global Halal industry. Call for Papers: Preparation is under way for the forum which will be run alongside the exhibition. If you are interested in presenting a paper at the forum, please contact the Marketing Department on +971 (0) 4 407 2755. For feedback and comments on the newsletter, please email ha...@iirme.com. Kind Regards The HALAL WORLD EXPO Team   In the news this week ..     Industry News     Foreign investors eye halal industry in the Philippines     Croatia to boost halal industry     Islamic banks expanding at an annual rate of 35 percent     Issuance of global Islamic bonds to double     Big potential for halal food industry     Malaysia's exports of halal products to grow     Britain's treasury to enter into the world of Islamic finance     Rotterdam Port – Important halal gateway             At The Show               Foreign investors eye halal industry in the Philippines Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly from Dubai, and Canada have expressed intentions to venture in the halal industry in Mindanao, a senior regional government official was quoted as saying....  Read More     Croatia to boost halal industry Croatia aims at increasing the number of its companies producing halal products from the current 20 to 50. Presently, Croatia's halal industry caters to 80,000 Muslims, or 1.8 percent, of the total population....  Read More     Islamic banks expanding at an annual rate of 35 percent Islamic banking is expanding at an annual rate of 35 percent worldwide with assets of Islamic financial institutions amounting to a staggering $600 billion last year, Saleh Kamil, a prominent Saudi businessman and....  Read More     Issuance of global Islamic bonds to double The issuance of global Islamic bonds, or sukuk, is expected to double to $100 billion this year, thanks to higher take-up of Sharia-compliant financial products among Middle East investors, said Ernst & Young in a recent report....  Read More     Big potential for halal food industry Malaysia has the potential to become a halal food hub following the recognition of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) for the nation's halal certification. Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.... Read More     Malaysia's exports of halal products to grow Malaysia's exports of halal products to the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) are projected to rise by more than 20 percent this year from RM2.29 billion (US$0.71 billion) last year on increasing awareness....  Read More     Britain's treasury to enter into the world of Islamic finance Britain's treasury has announced that it favored entering into the world of Islamic finance, saying it wanted to eventually raise some GBP2 billion (US$4 million) through Shariah-compliant bonds....  Read More     Rotterdam Port – Important halal gateway The Rotterdam Port could be an ideal gateway into Europe for Malaysia’s halal products, said Malaysia International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin....  Read More                     Supported By   Official Media Partner:   Organised by:     Halal World Expo is the most comprehensive event in the GCC dedicated to the global Halal industry and is an international platform for Halal industry experts, traders and entrepreneurs, to network and do business across the various Halal sectors. NEW FOR 2008 With the official support of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), Halal World Expo will feature the following: Halal World Expo Forum An open interactive forum whereby exhibitors and visitors have the opportunity to discuss and share experiences that are directly related to their market. It will include case studies and market knowledge to further understand the industry. Preparation for the Forum is gathering pace so if you are interested in presenting during the Forum, please contact the Marketing Department on +971 (0) 4 407 2755 with details of your area of expertise. Business Connect! A business matching program that gives the exhibitors and visitors a chance to network within specific sectors relevant to their business needs. This is sponsored by Halal Exchange (vLinx). Click here for more information. Islamic Finance Pavilion With the Islamic Finance industry worth US$500 billion, Halal World Expo recognises the importance of this sector and has created a new and dedicated Islamic Finance Pavilion – an all inclusive, cost effective package with a free 20 minute seminar session - educating the market on the latest trends and developments, from your business perspective. Click here for more information. Islamic Fashion Showcase A unique area dedicated to suppliers, producers and designers of Islamic fashions and textiles. Each display will feature the suppliers' name and stand number, while trade buyers and consumers will be invited to view the designs and place orders. Click here for more information. Book your stand today! HALAL WORLD EXPO 2008 provides a platform that offers a unique opportunity for businesses at the forefront of the Halal industry to: Understand the market and its dynamics Get updates about the latest trends and products in the industry Discuss the issue of the standardisation within the industry Find out the latest market stats about this growing market Make contact with international authorities in the Halal industry TO BOOK YOUR STAND SPACE OR DISCUSS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, click here Tel: +971 (0) 4 407 2534 Fax: +971 (0) 4 336 5886 E-mail: ha...@iirme.com CALL FOR PAPERS - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PRESENTING AT THE FORUM, click here. Tel: +971 (0) 4 407 2755 Fax: +971 (0) 4 336 5886 Email: ha...@iirme.com     http://www.halalworldexpo.com/