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EAST AFRICA HALAL EXPO & FORUM 2026
A partnership between Future Growth Forum & the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya 🇰🇪
Connecting markets. Unlocking opportunities. Powering Africa’s halal economy.
@ForeignOfficeKE @SMIICGS
#HalalEconomy #Kenya #Trade #Halal
Meet Mr. Wael Eldeeb, a distinguished voice in the global halal economy, sharing insights and perspectives at the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026.
His participation added valuable international expertise to conversations on halal trade, investment, standards, and the opportunities shaping the future of the halal economy in Africa.
#EastAfricaHalalExpo #HalalEconomy #HalalTrade #FutureGrowthForum #HalalAfrica
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During the East Africa Halal Expo and Forum, our Head of Cargo Commercial and Global Sales, Absolom Irungu, joined industry leaders for a panel discussion on Scaling Halal Business Models and Building the Halal Economy.
The discussion highlighted the role of air cargo in supporting the Halal value chain by connecting producers and businesses to markets, while enabling the efficient movement of Halal-certified products across borders.
#ThePrideOfAfrica
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We are pleased to participate in the East Africa Halal Expo and Forum, reaffirming our commitment to connecting businesses, markets, and opportunities across Africa's growing Halal economy.
Our Project Manager, East, Central & North Africa, Beatrice Nandwa, delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of collaboration, connectivity, and aviation in facilitating trade, strengthening regional partnerships, and unlocking the full potential of the Halal economy.
#ThePrideOfAfrica
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The halal economy is no longer just about food. From pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to tourism, logistics, finance, and fashion , it is rapidly shaping the future of global trade and investment.
While addressing delegates at the East Africa Halal Expo and Forum 2026 , KEBS Managing Director's representative, Chief Manager, Quality Assurance, Mr. Abdinasir Harret , underscored the role of standards and conformity assessment in building the confidence that enables halal-compliant products and services to compete in international markets.
As East Africa positions itself as a global halal hub, quality remains the common language that connects local producers to global opportunities. ^ LJ
#KEBS #EastAfricaHalalExpo2026 #HalalEconomy #TradeAndInvestment #Standards #Quality #MadeInKenya #Innovation
Future Growth Forum (FGF), in partnership with @ForeignOfficeKE, officially opened the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026, with participation from @OIC_OCI through the @SMIICGS under the theme “Halal, Beyond Food”.
This year’s edition brought together government leaders, international organizations, investors, businesses, and industry experts to advance halal trade, investment, standardization, and innovation across East Africa.
Meet Our Guest of Honour H.E. @MusaliaMudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary & Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. @ForeignOfficeKE.
📍 Trade Mark Hotel, Nairobi
🗓️ 30–31 July 2026
Meet Our Speaker | Mr. Wael El-Deeb
Halal Expert – Agri-Food, Innovation, Climate Change & Sustainable Solutions
Mr. Wael El-Deeb brings valuable expertise at the intersection of halal, agri-food innovation, climate resilience and sustainable development.
Meet Our Speaker | Ms. Floice Mukabana
Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency @MakeItKenya
Ms. Mukabana brings valuable expertise in advancing Kenya’s export competitiveness, market access and global trade positioning.
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في خطوة تعكس حضورنا الدولي في قطاع الحلال،
نشارك في معرض ومنتدى شرق أفريقيا للحلال 2026 (East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026)، ويمثل المركز الأستاذ ياسر الحويكان في إحدى جلسات المنتدى، وذلك امتدادًا لدور المركز في نشر المعرفة، وتعزيز الكفاءات، ودعم نمو قطاع الحلال عالميًا.
#مركز_حلال_العالمي_للتدريب
At the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026, Mr. Yasser Al Huwaikan, Chief Executive Officer @halalcentersa, Saudi Arabia, will share insights on advancing halal capacity, strengthening standards and unlocking new market opportunities.
At the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026, Mr. Yasser Al Huwaikan, Chief Executive Officer @halalcentersa, Saudi Arabia, will share insights on advancing halal capacity, strengthening standards and unlocking new market opportunities.
Meet Our Speaker | East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026
We are delighted to welcome Mr. John Mwendwa, OGW, Chief Executive Officer of @InvestKenya_ as a distinguished speaker at the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026.
@MITIKenya
As Kenya’s national investment promotion agency, Invest Kenya plays a pivotal role in attracting foreign direct investment, facilitating strategic partnerships, and positioning Kenya as the gateway to East Africa Halal Economy.
We are honored to welcome Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT, Secretary General of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), as a distinguished speaker at the East Africa Halal Expo & Forum 2026.
@SMIICGS @OIC_OCI @ForeignOfficeKE
As the OIC’s leading institution for harmonizing halal standards, conformity assessment, accreditation, metrology, and standardization, SMIIC plays a pivotal role in strengthening trust and facilitating trade across the global halal economy.
@SMIICGS participation underscores growing importance of the region in global halal ecosystem, presents a unique opportunity for policymakers, certification bodies, regulators, businesses to engage directly with one of the world’s foremost authorities on halal standardization