Interview : Saudi arabia, pillar of a global halal industry?
Interview : Saudi arabia, pillar of a global halal industry?
Oct 1, 2025
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5:30 PM - 5:55 PM
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Sirha Food Forum
From the spiritual birthplace of Islam to a rising economic force, Saudi Arabia is strategically positioning itself to lead the global halal industry. With institutional legitimacy, economic ambition, and a growing ecosystem of players like the SFDA and the Halal Products Development Company, the Kingdom is working to harmonize halal standards, build export-ready infrastructure, and appeal to global (Muslim and non-Muslim) markets. But what does it take to move from spiritual influence to economic leadership?
