In pursuit of a Royal decree issued in 2006, SCTA was assigned to finalize the registration procedures for a number of Saudi sites in the international list of urban heritage. These sites were Madain Saleh - registered in 200...read more
What is Halal and what is not? Many Muslims are clear as to what is prohibited and what is allowed. However, for many of the Islamic faith, the lines are blurred. This is why Islamic countries are getting together in an attem...read more
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is hoping the country’s tourist industry can enhance its halal-friendliness to cater to the growing number of arrivals of visitors from the Middle East. The ATTA has announced...read more
Japan may be a great tourist destination for many travelers, but for Muslims, getting by in the Land of the Rising Sun can be difficult. The main reason is its lack of Halal-friendliness. Japan is largely a Buddhist country ...read more
Though predominantly a Buddhist country, Thailand remains one of the giants of Halal products. The Southeast Asia country current exports 5.6 per cent of the world’s Halal products, the fifth highest. And they want to expan...read more
Halal products that comply with Islamic Shariah laws and are therefore permissible for Muslims are experiencing a boom in demand. According to projections, the industry is expected to experience double-digit growth every f...read more
The Philippines will be conducting public hearings in order to standardise guidelines for Halal food. The Department of Trade and Instustry (DTI) is expected to start the hearings on October 20 in Mindanao, which is where ...read more
It may be hard to find Halal food in Japan, but not for them at the Kyoto University! Japan is one of the hardest places to find Halal food, but if you are a Muslim student at Kyoto University, it it will be a lot easier. T...read more
In a bid to secure more travellers from Arab countries, Malaysia Airlines is hoping to boost its Middle Eastern in-flight menu. The airline’s in-flight caterer, LSG Sky Chefs Brahim, recently held a Middle Eastern food t...read more
