Makkah Halal Forum (MHF25) 26.02.2025 17:11A delegation from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, including Mufti of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Mordovia Rail Asainov, Head of the International Center for Social and Cultural Affairs "Halal" Aidar Gazizov, and Head of the OIC Countries Department of the International Department Dr. Salam Zalam, is participating in the "Mecca Halal Forum 2025" (MHF25), which is being held from February 25 to 27, 2025, at the Makkah International Conference, Exhibition, and Events Center, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce.
The event, titled " Sustainable Development through the Halal Industry , " was organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce.
The forum aims to enhance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's role as a global hub for the halal industry by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, regulators and international experts to discuss the latest trends in this growing sector and highlight the commercial and investment opportunities available within it.
The forum is a global event bringing together an elite group of experts and specialists in the halal sector, featuring specialized discussion sessions on halal standards, innovation, and the future of Islamic finance, as well as interactive workshops aimed at supporting companies and entrepreneurs in complying with global halal requirements. The forum also features international exhibitions featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries, expanding opportunities for commercial collaboration and expanding the scope of international partnerships.
The event also serves as an important platform for discussing the global harmonization of halal standards, bringing together representatives of international accreditation bodies such as the Standards and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC), the Malaysian Islamic Development Agency (JAKIM), and the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH). To facilitate the movement of halal products across global markets and enhance trust between consumers and producers, the forum also aims to implement modern technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence to ensure transparency and efficiency in halal certification processes.
Aidar Gazizov : "We thank the Forum organizers for inviting us to such a significant event in the Halal industry. We hold numerous business meetings as part of the event. It's gratifying to see companies certified by our Center among the exhibitors. We hope to derive practical benefits from our work at the Makkah Halal Forum (MHF25) and that this event will become a regular fixture."
