(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Arrival of ihi alliance set to boost emirate?s islamic economy vision
dubai fdi will support the ihi alliance in setting up an ihi alliance middle east chapter. — supplied photo
the dubai investment development agency or dubai fdi an agency of the department of economic development has attracted the international halal integrity (ihi) alliance a global body mandated with leading the development of the halal concept worldwide to open their regional office in dubai as part of supporting dubai’s islamic economy initiative.
dubai fdi will support the ihi alliance in setting up an ihi alliance middle east chapter which in turn will support the growth of the local and regional halal industry in line with the evolution of dubai into a hub and resource centre for islamic economy.
ihi alliance middle east will provide halal industry training for businesses government agencies halal auditors and halal certification companies with emphasis on professional and islamic integrity.
fahad al gergawi chief executive officer of dubai fdi said that the arrival of the ihi alliance has great significance as the local halal sector is set to see unprecedented demand and supply following the islamic economy initiative of his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai.
“the islamic economy initiative calls for the best standards and practices which would reflect dubai’s focus on being the best. ihi alliance middle east will promote knowledge exchange and transfer of skills required for all halal industry stakeholders to achieve global recognition through leadership in quality safety and sustainability” added al gergawi.
the islamic economy initiative aims to create an integrated platform to develop dubai into an islamic economy that operates parallel to the emirate’s existing vibrant economy.
the ihi alliance was set up by the inaugural world halal forum held in malaysia in 2006 as a vehicle for the promotion of values halal practices and quality control and its mandate was reinforced by the organisation of islamic co-operation in 2008. the alliance works to uphold the integrity of the halal concept in global trade through recognition/accreditation training collaboration and membership in partnership with the islamic chamber of commerce and industry.
jumaatun azmi ihi alliance founder and executive director said that the organisation has considerable experience in working with businesses and government agencies and can help lay down best practices and procedures as soon as possible for a robust halal system suited for dubai’s fast-paced economy. “shaikh mohammed’s remarkable vision augurs well with what we do at the ihi alliance and i am pleased to bring our services to the industry players in dubai to help them capture the $1.62 trillion market for halal food and lifestyle sectors” she said.
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