Halal Weekly

Atlanta will host its inaugural Halal Fall Festival on Nov. 23 at Grant Park, marking a new addition to the city’s cultural calendar. The two-day event brings together more than 50 halal food vendors serving Korean, Uzbek, Thai, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and American dishes—all prepared in accordance with halal standards.

Toronto-based Islamic FinTech Manzil has launched its first halal exchange-traded fund in the United States. The Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF (MNZL) began trading on the Nasdaq this week, marking the company’s entry into the American ETF market.

Halal dining in France has expanded into a major cultural and economic force, even as political controversy continues to orbit the industry. What began as isolated disputes over halal options in fast-food chains has grown into a nationwide shift in consumer demand, reshaping Paris’s culinary landscape.

South Korea’s first lady Kim Hea-Kyung met Egypt’s first lady Intissar el-Sisi in Cairo on Thursday, holding discussions focused on cultural exchange, traditional cuisine, and future cooperation, according to reporting from Yonhap News.

The 15th World Halal Business Conference (WHBC) 2023 opened in London under the theme “Halal Opportunities in a Borderless World.” Hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and organised by the Halal Development Corporation (HDC), the event positioned Malaysia as a global leader in shaping the future of the halal economy.

OTOKI Corporation has launched its halal-certified JIN RAMEN in Indonesia, marking its full-scale entry into the world’s second-largest instant noodle market. The company secured halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in December 2024 and finalized import licensing in August 2025.

Once considered niche, Halal Investing is now attracting broader investor interest beyond faith-based origins. According to Sameer Azam, Portfolio Manager at RBC, the approach’s ethical and sustainable principles are driving appeal among both Muslim and non-Muslim investors seeking long-term, values-driven portfolios.

Thailand is intensifying efforts to expand its share of the global halal economy, currently valued at US$1.36 trillion. According to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), Thailand’s halal exports are worth US$8.85 billion, representing just 1.6% of the global halal product market (US$546 billion), indicating major growth potential.

HalalBooking, the leading platform for Muslim-friendly hotel and villa reservations, has secured a $5 million investment from Dutch investment firm

Founded in 2017, Beautetox has established itself as a trailblazer in halal skincare innovation, integrating Indonesia’s natural ingredients — such as butterfly pea flower and cocoa extract — with advanced scientific formulations.

The United Kingdom’s halal food sector is undergoing rapid transformation, emerging as one of Europe’s most dynamic ethical and lifestyle-driven markets. Valued at USD 89.45 billion in 2024, the market is projected to hit USD 149.61 billion by 2030, growing at a strong CAGR of 8.9%, according to Research and Markets.

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