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Saudi Arabia Bolsters Halal Industry with 13 New Agreements at Makkah Forum
Kingdom signs multiple deals to enhance investment, certification, and production in the global halal market.
Saudi Arabia has solidified its leadership in the global halal industry by signing 13 agreements during the second Makkah Halal Forum, held from February 25 to 27, 2025, at the Makkah Chamber for Exhibitions and Events Center.
These agreements aim to expand investment, strengthen certification standards, and enhance food production within the halal sector.
The Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, entered into partnerships with Al-Watania Poultry, Golden Chicken Farms Co., and Ajlan & Bros Holding Group.
These collaborations are expected to boost the domestic production of halal-certified poultry and related products.
In an effort to enhance global certification and research, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development signed agreements with Brazil's Fambras Halal, Thailand's Halal Science Center, and Slovenia's KulinWorld.
These partnerships aim to harmonize halal certification processes and promote research initiatives across different regions.
The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) secured deals with First Milling Co. and Ghitha Alzad Food Industries.
These agreements focus on strengthening the infrastructure for halal food production, ensuring that facilities meet international standards for halal compliance.
The forum, inaugurated by Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi, was themed "Sustainable Development through Halal." It aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, which emphasize economic diversification and the expansion of the private sector.
As the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia is leveraging its position to lead the global halal market, which is projected to reach $10 trillion by 2030.
According to industry estimates, Muslim consumer spending on halal-certified products is significant, highlighting the economic potential of the sector.
The forum attracted participation from over 150 companies across 15 countries, serving as a platform for innovation, standard enhancement, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's role as a central hub in the international halal economy.
The agreements signed during the forum are designed to support business development and economic growth across various sectors.
They establish a framework for advancing halal sciences, contribute to the development of scientific and educational materials, and reinforce the forum's global standing.
By facilitating collaboration on innovations and best practices, the forum aims to promote sustainability and development within the halal sector, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's position in the global halal economy.
These agreements aim to expand investment, strengthen certification standards, and enhance food production within the halal sector.
The Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, entered into partnerships with Al-Watania Poultry, Golden Chicken Farms Co., and Ajlan & Bros Holding Group.
These collaborations are expected to boost the domestic production of halal-certified poultry and related products.
In an effort to enhance global certification and research, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development signed agreements with Brazil's Fambras Halal, Thailand's Halal Science Center, and Slovenia's KulinWorld.
These partnerships aim to harmonize halal certification processes and promote research initiatives across different regions.
The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) secured deals with First Milling Co. and Ghitha Alzad Food Industries.
These agreements focus on strengthening the infrastructure for halal food production, ensuring that facilities meet international standards for halal compliance.
The forum, inaugurated by Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi, was themed "Sustainable Development through Halal." It aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, which emphasize economic diversification and the expansion of the private sector.
As the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia is leveraging its position to lead the global halal market, which is projected to reach $10 trillion by 2030.
According to industry estimates, Muslim consumer spending on halal-certified products is significant, highlighting the economic potential of the sector.
The forum attracted participation from over 150 companies across 15 countries, serving as a platform for innovation, standard enhancement, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's role as a central hub in the international halal economy.
The agreements signed during the forum are designed to support business development and economic growth across various sectors.
They establish a framework for advancing halal sciences, contribute to the development of scientific and educational materials, and reinforce the forum's global standing.
By facilitating collaboration on innovations and best practices, the forum aims to promote sustainability and development within the halal sector, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's position in the global halal economy.
