The region has always been in the focus of the global halal industry for its oil-powered economies, unique geographical location and religious composition. Now, that spotlight has just got brighter, thanks to the UAE being chosen to chair two major technical committees for halal standards.
Global attention is on the UAE, as the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) is working on unified standards for halal food and cosmetics, which, once approved by the OIC, will be introduced in all Islamic countries in the near future.
The global halal industry is also keenly watching the developments in the GCC, which had announced that they are considering making it mandatory for all meat imported into the region to carry a halal stamp.
A set of guidelines for halal certification bodies in the UAE is also in the works, apart from a unified code for halal products that is valid for the whole of GCC.
Aiming to share the limelight and capitalize on the global attention, the Halal Middle East exhibition and congress is expanding its focus from just being a food event to cover everything that is halal.
Now, for its second edition, Halal ME will not just be a comprehensive sourcing point for all halal products, from food to pharmaceuticals and insurance to tourism, but assumes vast significance as it is being held in a country that is set to shape future halal trade.
HALAL ME 2012 - IMPRESSIVE LAUNCH
Held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the launch edition of Halal ME featured more than 90 exhibitors from 26 countries, and attracted nearly 1,800 trade visitors.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Exhibitors from Algeria, Austria, Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE & USA
Special pavilions and groups from Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Germany, USA & Thailand
• One of the largest regional gathering of halal certification bodies and associations from Australia, Germany, India, Italy, Pakistan & USA
• Presence of prominent halal entities such as IFANCA-US, Halal Control EU-Germany, Halal Italia-Italy, South African National Halal Authority - South Africa, • Standards and Metrology Institute For Islamic Countries - Turkey, Halal Products & Services Association of Pakistan –Pakistan, among others
• More than 200 delegates from 31 countries took part in the concurrent Halal Congress Middle East
THE EXPO CENTRE ADVANTAGE
Expo Centre Sharjah-UAE is a state-of-the-art facility that is strategically located only 15 minutes drive from Dubai airport and offers a full spectrum of exhibition facilities and services. It is the premier exhibition facility in the UAE that acts as a gateway to the entire Middle East and CIS regions and the Subcontinent.
MAIN FEATURES:
• State of the art venue equipped with advance technology
• Over 26,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space
• Highly professional in-house departments
• Hi-tech conference and meeting rooms
• All miscellaneous office services and parking space for over 1,600 vehicles
• 15 minutes drive from Dubai Airport and 20 minutes drive from Sharjah Airport
Contact Details
Contact Person:Naveen Fernandes
Mobile Phone:
Telephone:
Email:
Global attention is on the UAE, as the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) is working on unified standards for halal food and cosmetics, which, once approved by the OIC, will be introduced in all Islamic countries in the near future.
The global halal industry is also keenly watching the developments in the GCC, which had announced that they are considering making it mandatory for all meat imported into the region to carry a halal stamp.
A set of guidelines for halal certification bodies in the UAE is also in the works, apart from a unified code for halal products that is valid for the whole of GCC.
Aiming to share the limelight and capitalize on the global attention, the Halal Middle East exhibition and congress is expanding its focus from just being a food event to cover everything that is halal.
Now, for its second edition, Halal ME will not just be a comprehensive sourcing point for all halal products, from food to pharmaceuticals and insurance to tourism, but assumes vast significance as it is being held in a country that is set to shape future halal trade.
HALAL ME 2012 - IMPRESSIVE LAUNCH
Held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the launch edition of Halal ME featured more than 90 exhibitors from 26 countries, and attracted nearly 1,800 trade visitors.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Exhibitors from Algeria, Austria, Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE & USA
Special pavilions and groups from Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Germany, USA & Thailand
• One of the largest regional gathering of halal certification bodies and associations from Australia, Germany, India, Italy, Pakistan & USA
• Presence of prominent halal entities such as IFANCA-US, Halal Control EU-Germany, Halal Italia-Italy, South African National Halal Authority - South Africa, • Standards and Metrology Institute For Islamic Countries - Turkey, Halal Products & Services Association of Pakistan –Pakistan, among others
• More than 200 delegates from 31 countries took part in the concurrent Halal Congress Middle East
THE EXPO CENTRE ADVANTAGE
Expo Centre Sharjah-UAE is a state-of-the-art facility that is strategically located only 15 minutes drive from Dubai airport and offers a full spectrum of exhibition facilities and services. It is the premier exhibition facility in the UAE that acts as a gateway to the entire Middle East and CIS regions and the Subcontinent.
MAIN FEATURES:
• State of the art venue equipped with advance technology
• Over 26,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space
• Highly professional in-house departments
• Hi-tech conference and meeting rooms
• All miscellaneous office services and parking space for over 1,600 vehicles
• 15 minutes drive from Dubai Airport and 20 minutes drive from Sharjah Airport
Contact Details
Contact Person:Naveen Fernandes
Mobile Phone:
Telephone:
Email:
