DAFZA issues guide on halal industry

DUBAI / Emirates Business

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) recently issued a comprehensive halal industries guide as part of its initiatives to contribute to Dubai’s vision of becoming the capital of the Islamic economy for 2017-2021. The first-of-its-kind guide titled ‘Dubai: The Global Gateway to Halal Industries’ describes Halal products in different sectors, highlighting several investment opportunities for foreign investors to contribute to enhancing the
Islamic economy.
The guide showcases the economic system of Dubai, which is supportive of growth and prosperity and is strongly committed to become a global capital for the Islamic economy. The new guide, which is printed with the ‘Dubai Font,’ helps foreign investors explore and evaluate the various segments of the Halal market ranging from food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to tourism, fashion and design and retailing. Assessment forms and checklists are provided to help investors navigate the Islamic market and shape strategic pillars and courses of action.
In cooperation with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center (DIEDC) and Knowledge Partner DinarStandard, DAFZA’s Halal specific guide aims to generate awareness and engage foreign investors with the opportunities floating in the Halal space, which will have an impact on the FDI flows. The guide provides a detailed explanation of each Halal related segment with a strong emphasis on the importance of Dubai as the premiere gateway to all OIC countries markets with excellent flight connectivity. It also details the UAE’s Halal eco-system, showing procedures, transactions, standards, and services from the government entities, such as Halal certifications and accreditations, business license, consultations and other aspects.
DAFZA extends its appreciation to all the public and private sectors entities who contributed to the success of the guidebook. Among the government entities recognized by the guide are DIEDC, the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), the Emirates Global Center for Accreditation (EGCA), and the Dubai Municipality. DAFZA also highlighted some of it elite clients who shared their successful Halal stories from Dubai, such as Abbot Laboratories, Hershey’s, Natura Bisse, and Spanish Kits. HE Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA said: “The guidebook shed light on the successful strategy of the UAE and Dubai in enhancing foreign investors’ experience in the sense of setting up business and issuing Halal certification, which is aligned with all national efforts to develop a strong Islamic economy. “