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MUSLIM WORLD BIZ

KUALA LUMPUR, 04 SEPTEMBER 2019 – For the ninth time, the Muslim World Business and Investment Zone is organised with the objective of bringing business owners and professionals, together with policymakers and senior academicians, to explore possible methods of cooperation. The annual event grew exponentially since 2010 and today it consists of a multisectoral trade exhibition, nine specialised conferences & three prestigious award ceremonies.

The Muslim World Biz is organised by the OIC International Business Centre, in collaboration with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) in Morocco, a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Saudi Arabia. The event is ultimately supported by the Government of Malaysia and its various agencies, especially Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

At the exhibition halls, participants from more than 40 countries are expected to flow over the coming three days. Trade buyers, trade visitors and public visitors will explore the various products and services showcased by the exhibitors who joined the 9th Muslim World Biz with the objectives of attracting investment in their businesses, finding international distributors, connecting with more efficient suppliers and creating wider awareness of their brands.

The Guest of Honour to officiate the exhibition zone and launch OIC Arab-Asia Trade & Economic Forum was was the Honourable Datuk Wira Dr. Mohd Hatta bin Md Ramli, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development Malaysia. In his keynote address, Y.B. Datuk Wira Dr. Mohd Hatta said that events like this warrant instrumental industrial actions for long-term partnerships between businesses from various sectors.

The opening speech this morning was delivered by the Chairman of the 9th Muslim World Biz, Mr Muhammed Raja Talib bin Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad, welcomed all local and international participants and wished them a productive time at the event. In addition, Mr Talib, who is also the CEO of OIC International Business Centre, emphasised the commitment of his organisation to sustain the progress of the Muslim World Biz for the benefit of global communities.

The industries participating in this year’s exhibition zone include food and beverages, banking and finance, trade and investment, healthcare and lifestyle, manufacturing, fashion and cosmetics, automotive, and textile. The profile of exhibitors includes organisations from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. However, Malaysian organisations represent around 60 per cent of the total number of exhibitors.

Besides showcasing the products and services, the exhibitors will also engage in networking and business matching sessions which are likely to conclude by signing MOUs and partnership agreements. Most of these meetings between the exhibitors and trade visitors have been pre-arranged over the past few weeks through the online portal which the organisers created on the event’s website (www.muslimworldbiz.com).

In addition to the exhibition, two of the conferences started this morning to deliberate various issues pertaining to the growth of the Islamic economy worldwide through the active participation of individuals and organisations from across the Muslim World. The Round Table Talk (RTT) is a global leadership programme that aims to prepare today’s youth to lead economic progress in the future. The theme is “Fortifying Youth Leadership in the Face of Adversity.”

The Editor-in-Chief of OIC TODAY, Dr Laila Rani Binit Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, stressed the importance of organising the RTT as part of the Muslim World Biz. “We have abundant resources and we need skilful leaders to utilise them effectively,” she said. The 2-day programme will discuss topics related to, leading across generations, using adversity as a learning experience, when and how to use various styles of leadership, the role of extraordinary leaders, Muslim youth leadership, the fundamentals of nurturing future leaders

The other programme which also started this morning is the OIC Arab-Asia Trade

&  Economic Forum. The speakers, moderators and delegates are from Arab and Asian countries will discuss how organisations from both regions can integrate operations and exchange resources for mutual benefits. Every year, the forum contributes significantly to fulfilling the fundamental goal of the Muslim World Biz by providing an avenue for businesses from various industries across the Muslim world to connect and cooperate.

The forum was officiated by Y.B. Datuk Wira Dr Mohd Hatta Bin Md Ramli, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development of Malaysia who addressed the participants, and mentioned that the integration between the resources and ambitions of Arab and Asian countries would create a greater impact that goes far beyond the boundaries of the partnering countries. He also pointed out a few examples of Arab and Asian countries that have made impressive progress in building sound infrastructure to position themselves as effective contributors to the global economy.

Representing H.E. Dr El Hassane Hzaine, Director-General of the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade, Mr Mamoudou Bucar Sall spoke about the ICDT’s efforts, as a subsidiary of the OIC, to enhance trade activities between the Islamic countries. He pointed out that the Muslim World Biz is an important event that contributes to the “OIC-2025 Programme of Action” which aims to increase intra-OIC trade to 25% of the total OIC trade. This year, the programme of the forum includes the following sessions:

1.      Trade between Arab & Asian countries: Prospects, opportunities & challenges

2.      The future impact of Brexit on OIC member countries

3.      Discussion on the prospects of the achievements of OIC 2025 Plan of Action and the DSGs

ABOUT OIC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE

OIC International Business Centre (OICIBC) was established in 2003 with the objective to promote and boost intra-trade among the 57 OIC member countries. Founded by the late Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, the vision of the OICIBC is to create a Muslim World Trade Centre which will act as the preferred catalyst for trade development within the Muslim world. The company works closely with international organisations operating in many of the OIC countries, and it is supported by the Malaysian government to plan and implement programmes that strengthen the role of the Malaysian government in enhancing the global Islamic economy. The OICIBC is the organiser of the annual trade event “The Muslim World Business and Investment Zone.” It is also the publisher of OIC TODAY, the renowned business and investment magazine.

ABOUT THE MUSLIM WORLD BIZ

The Muslim World Business and Investment Zone is an annual international trade exhibition and conference which was established in 2010 incorporating multisectoral exhibition to showcase products and services by companies from all over the world, in addition to a number of specialised conferences to discuss issues pertaining to the overall development of the Islamic economy through pivotal sectors including trade, higher education, healthcare, infrastructure and tourism. During the event, prestigious awards are presented every year to honour the achievements of a group of male and female leaders who are regarded as the movers and shakers of the Islamic economy. The event brings together government officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians and business professionals to create and implement workable strategies. It is organised in collaboration with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade in Morocco, a subsidiary organ of the OIC in Saudi Arabia.

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Spearheading Sustainable Economic Growth Leading Trade Exhibition and Conference Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC

(4 – 6 September 2019)

UTILISING DIVERSITY FOR RESILIENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The annual international trade exhibition and conference is ready to welcome the exhibitors, conference delegates and speakers, trade buyers and visitors from different countries around the world

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 AUGUST 2019 – The OIC International Business Centre, in collaboration with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) in Morocco, a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Saudi Arabia, announced that they have completed all the preparations for the awaited 9th Muslim World Business and Investment Zone, which will take place from 4-6 September 2019 a Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.

The event is ultimately supported by the Government of Malaysia and its various agencies

The annual international trade exhibition and conference is ready to welcome the exhibitors, conference delegates and speakers, trade buyers and visitors from different countries around the world. The fundamental goal of the Muslim World Biz is to provide an avenue for businesses from various industries across the world to connect and to identify the possible methods of cooperation for mutual benefits.

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The Organisers work closely with international organisations from various OIC member countries

To accomplish this mission, the Muslim World Biz brings together policymakers, economists, chief executives, entrepreneurs, academicians and business professionals to deliberate a number of contemporary issues in order to identify the available opportunities and predict the possible challenges before formulating strategies to exploit the first and overcome the latter. As a comprehensive business and investment platform, the Muslim World Biz consists of multisectoral trade exhibition, specialised conferences and prestigious award ceremonies.

The Muslim World Biz calls for active cooperation that grows the Global Islamic economy

Every year, thousands of visitors fill the exhibition zone where hundreds of exhibitors showcase products and services from various industries including trade and investment, banking and finance, food and beverages, tourism, education, healthcare, property development, lifestyle and cosmetics and textile. The conference zone comprises a number of forums and summits, each of which is dedicated to reviewing the latest updates and presenting new action plans to develop a certain industry. The award ceremonies honour the contributions of male and female leaders not only to the Islamic economy but also towards humanity at large.

Over 25,000 international participants are expected to take part in the activities of the 9th Muslim World Biz

The Chairman of the Muslim World Biz, Mr Muhammed Raja Talib Bin Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, emphasised the importance of introducing new activities every year to respond to the changing business environment. “We need to be well-aware of all the factors that affect business operations directly or indirectly so that we could prepare our strategies to make efficient use of every possible opportunity,” he said. Mr Talib, who is also the CEO of OIC International Business Centre, highlighted that over the years the Muslim World Biz incorporated the following programmes:

With the theme “Spearheading Sustainable Economic Growth,” the Muslim World Biz includes:

1. Trade Exhibition 2. Round Table Talk 1. International trade exhibition 7. The Agriculture Conference 2. OIC-Asia Trade & Economic Forum 8. World Islamic Tourism Conference

3. Muslim World Women’s

Summit 4. OIC Arab-Asia Trade & 3. The Round Table Talk 9. World Medical Tourism Conference

Economic Forum 4. The Muslim World Women’s Summit 10. Jewels of the Muslim World Award 5. OIC Higher Education Conference 11. The Muslim World Rania Award 6. The Muslim World Entrepreneur

Development Award

5. Jewels of the Muslim World

Award 6. The Muslim World Rania

Award 12. World Infrastructure and Investment

Conference

Spearheading Sustainable Economic Growth Leading Trade Exhibition and Conference Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC

(4 – 6 September 2019)

The Jewels of the Muslim World Award is presented in a special ceremony during the

The Jewels of the Muslim Opening Ceremony of the Muslim World Biz. The award was introduced in 2011 and

World Award and The Muslim since then 59 leaders from various industries across the Muslim world have been

World Rania Award are awarded. This year, the Jewels of the Muslim World Award will be presented on 5

honoured by the September at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

OIC TODAY magazine

Dr Laila Rani Binti Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, Chairman of the Muslim World Rania Award, stressed the importance of empowering women and enhancing their

The Muslim World Rania participation in the business environment. “The Muslim World Women’s Summit is a 2-

Award will be presented on 6 day programme that is designed to have serious discussions on how to increase the scale

Sept. at Royale Chulan Kuala and efficiency of women’s role in developing businesses,” she said. Dr Laila also

Lumpur confirmed the attendance of high-level women delegations various OIC countries.

Every year, participants from more than 30 countries take part in the various activities of the Muslim World Biz. The Director-General of the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade, H.E. Dr El Hassane Hzaine pointed out that the Muslim World Biz is one of the important events which contribute to the “OIC-2025 Programme of Action” which aims to increase intra-OIC trade to 25% of the total OIC trade. He confirmed the attendance of a high-level delegation from Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Agriculture and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit.

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The main countries participating in the 9th Muslim World Biz are Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Qatar, Iran, Oman, Kuwait, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Mauritius, Jordan Trade visitors from non-Islamic countries registered to explore the opportunities in the Muslim market including China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan

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ABOUT OIC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE OIC International Business Centre (OICIBC) was established in 2003 with the objective to promote and boost intra-trade among the 57 OIC member countries. Founded by the late Dato’ Dr Raja Mohamad Abdullah, the vision of the OICIBC is to create a Muslim World Trade Centre which will act as the preferred catalyst for trade development within the Muslim world. The company works closely with international organisations operating in many of the OIC countries, and it is supported by the Malaysian government to plan and implement programmes that strengthen the role of the Malaysian government in enhancing the global Islamic economy. The OICIBC is the organiser of the annual trade event “The Muslim World Business and Investment Zone.” It is also the publisher of OIC TODAY, the renowned business and investment magazine. ABOUT THE MUSLIM WORLD BIZ The Muslim World Business and Investment Zone is an annual international trade exhibition and conference which was established in 2010 incorporating multisectoral exhibition to showcase products and services by companies from all over the world, in addition to a number of specialised conferences to discuss issues pertaining to the overall development of the Islamic economy through pivotal sectors including trade, higher education, healthcare, infrastructure and tourism. During the event, prestigious awards are presented every year to honour the achievements of a group of male and female leaders who are regarded as the movers and shakers of the Islamic economy. The event brings together government officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians and business professionals to create and implement workable strategies. It is organised in collaboration with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade in Morocco, a subsidiary organ of the OIC in Saudi Arabia. FOR FURTHER DETAILS www.muslimworldbiz.com Exhibition Mr Shaifullah

+60143266652 shaifullah@oictoday.biz

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HALAL EXPO CANADÁ

World Class Keynote Speakers announced for Halal Expo Canada 2019 Conference

The Halal Expo Canada 2019 team is delighted to announce the first line-up of keynote speakers for the First Conference of Halal Expo Canada 2019

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (July 18^th, 2019) - The two-day conference to be held in Mississauga, Ontario from October 8-9, will feature presentations and panel discussions from leaders in the global halal lifestyle industry. Among the growing list of keynote speakers are CEOs of international Halal organizations, global and local experts, distinguished halal standards officials, policy makers and government representatives from across the globe. To learn more about the speakers, please visit: http://halalexpocanada.com/conference.html

The theme for HEC 2019 is "Enhancing the Future oftheHalal lifestyle industry in North America" and it communicates the important future role for Halal products and service that is healthy, abundant, economical and sustainable.

“We are excited and pleased that so many CEOs and influential leaders from the halallifestyle industry have already committed to speak at HEC 2019. Their experience and leadership in the international Halal market will allow for insightful discussions at first edition of the Conference." commented Nasser Deeb, Show Director, HEC 2019. "The event will reflect the focus on the fast growing halal industry in North America and raise the standards of the Halal products and services. Having HEC 2019 in Mississauga, Canada, provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders and global policy makers to meet and discuss the Halal business and its current and future challenges”. With 3 months of exciting developments still to come, the event promises to be an unmissable opportunity.

According to Dr. Hamid Slimi, HEC 2019 Conference Advisory Committee Chairman, “For the last fifty five to sixty years of Muslim businesses presence in Canada, we have not witnessed anything of this magnitude that showcases and brings together Halal living related establishments. This is the beginning of an organized platform for the Halal industry and the people behind it. This Halal expo will empower the Halal presence in the Canadian market, will create a solid network among businesses serving the Halal industry and last but not least it will give us an idea how far we have gone and how far we still have to go…”

Organized by THE EXPO HUTa leader in the trade show organizing for over 20 years, the event is the only and largest North American gathering of companies and individuals associated with Halal Lifestyle industry across the globe. It is the first time ever that such Halal Conference will be held in in North America that is widely multicultural and has an evident increase of theMuslims population. With the fast growing halal market, the event is, expected to draw more than 3,500 representatives of the Halal lifestyle industry, policy makers, buyers, NGOs, media, members of the financial community, and others will be in attendance.

The conference will include some 15 speakers addressing the most commercial and technical issues facing the halal lifestyle industry in North America. Conference will be an opportune platform to get in-depth insights into various segments of the Halal lifestyle industry introduced through key topics and panel discussions such as Halal and Healthy lifestyle, Halal Trade & Economy, Islamic Investment & Finance; Franchising the Halal Business, Islamic Travel & Tourism, Islamic Fashion & Design...and more

About Halal Expo Canada and Conference

Held at the International Center in Mississauga – Ontario from October 8-9, HEC 2019 will featuremore than 30,000 square feet of a nearly sold-out expofloor, the annual event brings together the highest concentration of qualified buyers and decision makers of the Halal lifestyle industry with attendees in categories such as retailers’ owners and operators, manufacturers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers,service providersand many more.

We invite all current, new and prospective Halal industry professionals to join in Halal Expo Canada 2019’sconference to strengthen their knowledge ofHalal trade practices in Canada in particular and North America in general. Get inspired, well educated, and keen by the time you leave. With a series of keynote lectures, panel discussions, and case study presentations, Halal Expo Canada 2019 - Conference will be an opportune platform for you to get in-depth insights into various segments of the Halal lifestyle industry introduced through key topics such as Halal and Healthy lifestyle, Halal Trade & Economy, Islamic Investment & Finance; Franchising the Halal Business, Islamic Travel & Tourism, Islamic Fashion & Design...and more

Halal Expo Canada 2019 is expected to sell out with more than 3,500 attendees. Potential attendees are urged to register for the Expo and conference by visiting www.halalexpocanada.com.

Press Contact for THE EXPO HUT:
Maysoun Deeb
Marketing Coordinator
+1 416 669 9435
maysoun.deeb@expohut.ca

FOOD AGRO KENYA

Del 4 al 6 de julio de 2019

Ya se está preparando EXPO HALAL ALIMENTARIA 2020

WORLD HALAL CONFERENCE 2019 REINFORCES MALAYSIA’S POSITION AS AN IMPORTANT GLOBAL HALAL HUB.

Kuala Lumpur– The 11th World Halal Conference 2019 (WHC 2019) the leading international-scale platform for convergence that underscores Malaysia's commitment to further develop the Halal industry has successfully wrapped up its annual Halal conference today.WHC 2019 drew a highly engaged audience of Government representatives, business leaders, halal industry players, entrepreneurs, scholars and stakeholders; and offered a compelling line up of industry experts and keynote speakers.

A series of insightful sessions and panel discussions convened by industry experts were organised to focus on the growth phase, to explore opportunities and challenges aimed at integrating technological advancements, ethical governance and emerging market, through a plethora of topics on the progressive impacts of the halal economy.

"WHC 2019 was by all accounts, a tremendous success and I feel we've set a very high bar for ourselves for next year," said The Hon. Senator Dr.RadziJidin, the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs. "Attendance and general interest in the event exceeded our initial projections where more than 1200 delegates from 50 countries attended the 2-day conference. We made major partnership announcements, collaborations, launched a new service andreceived overwhelmingly positive feedback from all delegates." he ended.

The WHC 2019 also witnessed the launch of BUNGKUS by HONESTBEE, a mobile apps-based food delivery service company committedto ensure the Halal status of the products delivered is uncompromised throughout the delivery process. BUNGKUS by HONESTBEE is the first Halal-certified food delivery service in Malaysia that only delivers from Halal-certified merchants. The launch was graced by Hanisofian Alias, Vice President Industry Development, Halal Industry Development Corporation.

“In line with the country’s digital economy initiatives, the launch of the first Halal-certifiedfood delivery service, BUNGKUS by HONESTBEEdoesn’t just reflect onthe rising demand for Halal services but also theneed to integrate technology within the Halal ecosystem to accelerate the growth of the Halal industry.” said Hanisofian.

This year’s conferencesaw strategic collaboration of several partners including, Duopharma Biotech Berhad, Nestle Malaysia, McDonalds Malaysia, Echo Foxtrot SdnBhd (Bungkus by Honestbee), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Hong Leong Islamic Bank and Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).

“We are honoured to see such strong commitment from our industry partners, together with the participation of foreign delegates and renowned speakers who will make this year’s conference a success.  We urge for their continuous support; together we can take the Halal Industry to new heights, at international and local,” said YB Senator Dr.Radzi.

Presenting the theme “Fostering A Robust Halal Economy: Global Integration and Ethical Practice”, WHC 2019 provided a platform for halal policymakers and stakeholders from across the world to share their experiences in using technology to capture the halal market. The WHC 2019 closed its curtain today, on the 4 April 2019.

For Media enquiries:

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ABOUT HALAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HDC)

The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) was established on 18 September 2006 with the express objective of coordinating the overall development of the Halal industry in Malaysia for both the domestic and international markets. HDC is an agency under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Malaysia.

HDC is Malaysia's holistic response to the worldwide demand for better quality products and services as consumers gain confidence in the Halal process. Its key thrusts are to grow and advance the development of Halal standards; facilitate capacity- building for Halal products and services; and promote growth and participation of Malaysian companies in the multi-trillion dollar global Halal market and industry. Today, there is an estimated population of 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. The global Halal market is currently estimated at USD2.3 trillion covering both food and non-food sectors.

In its effort to serve as an international hub for the Halal industry, HDC provides manufacturers, distributors, retailers, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors with comprehensive assistance to penetrate and serve a growing global Halal market through the adoption of the Malaysian experience and expertise in food and non-food sectors. For more information, please visit HDC at www.hdcglobal.com.

               The Hon. Senator Dr.RadziJidin, the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs.

From left to right: Dr. Khalid Abdul Hamid, Director of Service Industry Section, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dato’ Dr. Noor ZariHamat, Deputy Secretary General of Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hon. Senator Dr.RadziJidin, the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and DatukIshamIshak, Secretary General Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia.

The Hon. Senator Dr.RadziJidin, the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs presented the momento to WHC2019 Strategic Partners.