21-23 JANUARY 2025

WHERE LEADERS MEET TO SHAPE THE HALAL FUTURE

MAKKAH HALAL FORUM 21-23 JANUARY, 2025

A one-of-a-kind event, under the gracious

auspices of His Excellency H.E. Dr. Majid Bin
Abdullah Al-Qasabi

“The Halal industry is one of the fastest

growing industries in the world, and the
opportunity for its development is great at
this event”

H.E. Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah

Al-Qasabi
Minister of Commerce
From the 2024 inaugural speech
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H.E. DR. SAAD BIN OTHMAN AL-QASABI H.E. DR. HISHAM ALJADHEY H.E. MR. FAHAD AL-NUHAIT H.E. DR. ADEL AL-QAEED
DR. BANDAR ARAB
GOVERNOR, SAUDI STANDARDS METROLOGY CEO OF THE SAUDI FOOD AND DRUG AUTHORITY CEO OF HALAL PRODUCTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAUDI
TV PRESENTER AND MODERATOR
AND QUALITY ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (HPDC) ACCREDITATION CENTER

WELCOME TO THE 2ND EDITION OF THE MAKKAH HALAL FORUM (MHF25)

The groundbreaking -3day event that marks a new era in Halal Events worldwide — a convergence that offers a
comprehensive showcasing of the finest in Halal services and products from around the world, featuring
workshops, keynote sessions, discussion panels, live halal cooking shows and demonstrations, as well as
opportunities for partnerships and collaborations across multiple sectors.

This year’s theme at MHF25 is focused on innovation and creativity to promote sustainable development across
the global Islamic community. Set in the strategic location of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, this one-of-a-kind event
brings together exhibitors, speakers, and industry players from diverse geographies around the world.
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UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES
FOR COLLABORATION
The first Makkah Halal Forum, held in January 2024, was an awe-inspiring and groundbreaking event that
echoed throughout the global Halal industry. Inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, the Saudi Arabian
Minister of Commerce, MHF24 marked the dawning of a new era, setting the stage for unparalleled
achievements in the world of Halal events. The forum witnessed the honorable presence and participation
of the global Halal thought leaders, who lent their expertise and insights to help unlock new opportunities
within the burgeoning Halal marketplace. Level of participation included two categories:

Leading Saudi governmental officials from the Halal industry Global Halal Thought Leaders and officials

Governor, Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization

Secretary General, SMIIC, H.E. Mr. İhsan Övüt
H.E. Dr. Saad Bin Othman Al-Qasabi

CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Dr. Hisham Aljadhey of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Mr. Dino Selimović

Executive Director of the Saudi Accreditation Center Director General of JAKIM

H.E. Dr. Adel Al-Qaeed Professor Hakimah Mohd Yusoff

CEO of Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) President of BPJPH Indonesia

H.E. Mr. Fahad Al-Nuhait H.E. Dr. Mohammad Aqil Arham
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A MELTING
POT OF The Makkah Halal Forum became a melting pot of visionary thinkers, industry
VISIONARY pioneers, and game-changers, who converged upon this prestigious platform
to steer the Halal industry towards unparalleled heights. The event was filled
THINKERS with halal industry movers and shakers, and influential speakers, whose
words resonated with passion and purpose, igniting a flame of inspiration
that would forever shape the trajectory of the Halal industry, brimming with
innovation, knowledge, and limitless possibilities.
 MAKKAH HALAL FORUM 2024 IN NUMBERS

6000+ 75 120 21
VISITORS COUNTRY OFFICIAL COUNTRIES NATIONAL COUNTRY
REPRESENTATIVES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PRESIDENTS

180+ 410+ 10+ 6

COMPANIES TRADE COUNTRY MEMORANDUMS OF
REPRESENTED DELEGATES PAVILIONS UNDERSTANDING

60+ 42 40+ 400+

INTERNATIONAL INT. MEDIA PORTALS PANELISTS & B2B MEETINGS
COMMERCIAL PUBLISHED OUR EVENT SPEAKERS
& MEDIA
REPRESENTATIVES
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EXPECT MORE AT MHF25

JOIN GLOBAL LEADERS AND INNOVATORS AT THE 2ND MAKKAH HALAL FORUM
Where Tradition, Innovation, and Sustainability
Meet the World in the Heart of Makkah
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT MHF25

Conference sessions by renowned Halal leaders, movers, and
industry game-changers from across the globe

Exclusive workshops focused on marketing & branding of Halal businesses,

and the technicalities of becoming Halal certified

Country pavilions from all over the world

Exhibitions by global Halal producers, suppliers, and service providers

from the KSA and around the world

Leading Saudi manufacturers, traders, and distribution channels

Global Halal producers, suppliers, buyers, and service providers

Pre-arranged B2B meetings

Live cooking shows and demonstrations by renowned Halal-specialized chefs

Innovation competitions and awards

Exclusive on-ground tours to nearby industrial cities

Hundreds of networking & collaboration opportunities

 A WORD FROM
HALAL THOUGHT LEADERS

MS. NATAVAN MAMMADOVA

H.E DR. HISHAM ALJADHAI H.E. MR. İHSAN ÖVÜT, MR. DINO SELIMOVIĆ, DR. HAKIMAH MOHD DR. MOHAMED HUSSAIN SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE
CEO OF THE FOOD AND SECRETARY GENERAL, SMIIC ADVISER TO THE MINISTER OF YUSOFF ALZOGHBI AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL
DRUG AUTHORITY, KSA FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BOSNIA AND DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRESIDENT OF FAMBRAS FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS'
HERZEGOVINA JAKIM AND BUSINESSMEN
ORGANIZATIONS

"The Makkah Halal Forum is an "The Makkah Halal Forum is a "Makkah Halal Forum is a “The Makkah Halal Forum is "The Makkah Halal Forum has "Attending the Makkah Halal
extraordinary event that brings game-changer for the halal must-go for industry leaders to not just an event; it's a proven itself to be a platform Forum is an enriching
together key stakeholders from industry, fostering explore innovative financing transformative experience that for sharing best practices, experience, providing a
the halal industry, contributing collaboration, innovation, and solutions that fuel the growth unites minds, inspires promoting standards, and platform to foster collaboration,
significantly to its growth and sustainable practices that of the halal industry worldwide, innovation, and creates a building strong relationships, knowledge exchange, and
development." shape its future" and collaborate with sustainable future for the halal making it a vital contributor to capacity building, positioning
like-minded business owners, industry the growth of the halal the halal industry for a
leaders, and innovators." industry." sustainable future."
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ADVANTAGES FOR
EXHIBITORS

Access the Network

global halal Meet international with Saudi
market through halal leaders governmental
Saudi Arabia entities

Connect with
Saudi manufacturers Engage with
traders, and major global
distribution channels halal stakeholders
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