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Productivity in Ramadan: 2011 Survey Based Report

Productivity in Ramadan: 2011 Survey Based Report

A fact-based study on the state of productivity during Ramadan across the Muslim World. The study offers recommendations for improving productivity during Ramadan for individuals, businesses and government institutions.

August 23, 2011 More
Ramadan Profile: Al Islami Foods

Ramadan Profile: Al Islami Foods

Ramadan is a time of reflection, a time for corporate cultures and entities to epitomize the religious significance of the Holy Month. Al Islami Foods displays its understanding of this philosophy by fulfilling its religious obligations and commitments to its employees as well as to its customers.

August 23, 2011 More
Bernama TV: Working Around the Clock during Ramadan

Bernama TV: Working Around the Clock during Ramadan

The Muslim world tends to reduce working hours during Ramadan, giving employees an opportunity to concentrate on their worship during this blessed month of the Islamic calendar. Working hours are often reduced to thirty-six hours per week, and in some cases, employees come in to work a little later during the summer and leave a [...]

August 23, 2011 More
The Muslim CEO’s Guide for a Successful Ramadan

The Muslim CEO’s Guide for a Successful Ramadan

Ramadan provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect not just on our corporate achievements within Islam, but also our business organizations. Alongside all the other obligations of a Muslim, there are three key areas on which a business owner should reflect during Ramadan: the halal nature of his or her business, zakat, and the treatment of [...]

August 23, 2011 More
Adnan Durrani’s Saffron Road and Ethical Consumerism

Adnan Durrani’s Saffron Road and Ethical Consumerism

Adnan Durrani is building a pioneering corporation in the world of halal-isms.  He is a stalwart of the food and beverage sector, boasting a hat-trick of transforming startup companies into multi-million dollar, socially responsible corporations.  Despite his impressive track record, he found himself in a quandary post 9-11.  Having achieved widespread commercial success in corporate [...]

May 19, 2011 More
World Halal Forum 2011 – Malaysia [Photos & Presentations]

World Halal Forum 2011 – Malaysia [Photos & Presentations]

World Halal Forum, the pioneering global platform of the Halal industry, hosted the 6th annual event 4th-5th April 2011, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  According to the organizers, the event attracted over 600 delegates from over 40 countries.  This year was a historic year for World Halal Forum as it served to launch the convergence of [...]

May 19, 2011 More
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International Halal Food Conference 2011, IFANCA – USA [Photos]

Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America ( IFANCA) hosted its 13th International Halal Food Conference 2011, America’s only conference geared exclusively to halal.  Held on April 10th and 11th, its attendees included global brands and local start-ups including Pepsico, the Coca Cola Company, Nutrilite, Cargill, Wrigley, Saffron Road, and American Halal Association. Below are photos [...]

May 19, 2011 More
Ajmal Perfumes: From Humble Scents to an Emerging Brand

Ajmal Perfumes: From Humble Scents to an Emerging Brand

The art of perfumery is an ancient one, born out of human desire to create a good feeling and pleasant environment.  Perfumes are an epitome of refinement, a pleasing personality, and have significant impacts on the body and mind.  They also have a special place in the Islamic and Arab heritage. With nearly 60 years [...]

April 1, 2011 More
Bateel: Building a World-class Gourmet Date Experience

Bateel: Building a World-class Gourmet Date Experience

Bateel is Arabic for the young branch of a date palm — one that can be used to grow a new tree.   The word Bateel, therefore, is very much associated with the date, an important fruit in Islamic history and culture. Thus the word Bateel is very much associated with the date, an important fruit in [...]

March 9, 2011 More
Muslim Travel Guides – Sign of a Growing Travel Industry Trend

Muslim Travel Guides – Sign of a Growing Travel Industry Trend

As the Muslim consumers across the world assert their unique needs, evident by the growth of Islamic finance and Halal food, the large travel and hospitality services market is also beginning to see a “halal” consumer impact.

January 27, 2011 More