Dubai / Emirates Business As the halal movement gains traction, the global industry sets its sights on India’s growing demand for Shariah-compliant goods, particularly cosmetics. Home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population next to Indonesia, India does have one of the world’s most viable halal markets. The personal care sector alone has registered promising sales numbers in recent years. Of …

Dubai / Emirates Business Reducing a building’s energy consumption and emissions by furthering technological advanc- ements in design, materials and construction techniques are vital to developing Dubai’s future buildings, according to the Head of Region at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Speaking ahead of his presentation at the Cityscape Global Conference in September, Tariq Khayyat, Head of Region – Middle East …

SHARJAH / WAM Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) office in the Emirate of Sharjah. Through these new office locations, the ministry seeks to strengthen its services. The new office, located on Maliha Road in Sharjah, provides a range of services, including the certification of …