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The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank ( IsDB ) has pledged US $ 200 million to the 2021- 2025 Raise Your Hand financing campaign of the Global Partnership for Education ( GPE ), according to Arab News .

GPE is a partnership and funding platform that aims to strengthen education systems in lower-income countries and increase the number of children in school and learning .

The announcement was made at the Middle East launch of GPE ’ s Case for Investment . It called on global leaders to pledge at least US $ 5 billion ( RM20.63b ) toward education in 90 lower-income countries and territories .

“ Our objective is to raise US $ 400 million ( RM1,650b ) in the Arab countries ,” Serigne Mbaye Thiam , GPE board vice-chair and Senegal ’ s minister of water and sanitation , told Arab News on the first day of his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia .

“ GPE welcomes this generous pledge from leading regional organisations . We believe this is going to encourage other funds to contribute .”

IsDB has pledged US $ 200 million ( RM825.4m ) in concessional loans . It will boost lower-income countries ’ access to finance for

PRIME Group is the first PHL halal-certifying body accredited by EIAC . 2018-03-01 – inline with UAE ’ s consolidated efforts to become the world ’ s hub for halal trade – making Prime Group the first and only halal certification body in the Philippines .

Prime Certification and Inspection , a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates-based Prime Group of Companies , has been recognised by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority ( SFDA ). It is the only Philippine halal-certifying body authorised to give certification for food exports bound for Saudi Arabia .

In a statement , Prime said this followed after new regulations implemented by the Saudi government in November 2020 . It stipulated education , representing half the total sought from the Arab Coordination Group of Arab financial development institutions .

Dubai Cares , part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives , has pledged to contribute US $ 2.5 million ( RM10.32 mil ).

“ With contributions from donors like the IsDB and Dubai Cares , GPE ’ s financing campaign is an opportunity for Arab leaders to step up and transform the education system for the world ’ s most vulnerable children with a chance to learn and access education .

“ We know that the Middle Eastern countries have a deeply rooted tradition of generosity and dedication to quality education .

“ Gulf countries have played a vital role in supporting education systems in lower-income countries . Education is the key to creating a more peaceful , equitable and prosperous world ,” Thiam added .

The Raise Your Hand campaign will culminate on July 28-29 , 2021 , in London at a landmark summit to finance GPE . The conference will be co-hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta , Thiam said .

that meat , poultry and their derivative products could only be exported to the country if they had halal certificates issued by a body accredited and approved by the SFDA . The SFDA regulates food , drug , and medical devices both imported and domestic for the conservative Islamic country .

With the approval of the SFDA , Prime Certification and Inspection serves as the only halal certifier in the Philippines with direct ties to the kingdom . A leading quality and compliance solutions provider specialising in helping Philippine brands export halal products to Muslim-majority markets , Prime Certification and Inspection has certified 22 multinational companies and homegrown Philippine brands .

Food Safety and Halal Food Authority intensifies crackdown

THE Food Safety and Halal Food Authority , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , has intensified a crackdown on substandard food items .

It discarded 5,000 litres of spurious beverages in various operations conducted in the province , Pakistan Point News reported in April .

According to the authority ’ s spokesman , the team concerned sealed a factory in the Domail area of Bannu for producing substandard beverages . Similarly , the Food Safety and Halal Food Authority ’ s team also visited a bazaar in Dir Lower . They discarded 2,000 litres of unhealthy edible oil .

Meanwhile , Director-General Food Safety Authority Shah Rukh Ali Khan said a crackdown had been intensified across the province . This is to ensure that the masses got quality food items during Ramadhan .

He added no one would be allowed to take the law into his own hand . Stern action would be taken against unlawful and unethical business elements .

Prime Group gains approval as lone halal-certifying body in the Philippines

PRIME Group is the first PHL halal-certifying body accredited by EIAC . 2018-03-01 – inline with UAE ’ s consolidated efforts to become the world ’ s hub for halal trade – making Prime Group the first and only halal certification body in the Philippines .

Prime Certification and Inspection , a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates-based Prime Group of Companies , has been recognised by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority ( SFDA ). It is the only Philippine halal-certifying body authorised to give certification for food exports bound for Saudi Arabia .

In a statement , Prime said this followed after new regulations implemented by the Saudi government in November 2020 . It stipulated that meat , poultry and their derivative products could only be exported to the country if they had halal certificates issued by a body accredited and approved by the SFDA . The SFDA regulates food , drug , and medical devices both imported and domestic for the conservative Islamic country .

With the approval of the SFDA , Prime Certification and Inspection serves as the only halal certifier in the Philippines with direct ties to the kingdom . A leading quality and compliance solutions provider specialising in helping Philippine brands export halal products to Muslim-majority markets , Prime Certification and Inspection has certified 22 multinational companies and homegrown Philippine brands .

Riz Global Foods joins forces with TrustBIX

TRUSTBIX Inc signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with Canadian-based Riz Global Foods Inc ( Riz Global ) in April where the company ’ s BIX platform will be used to provide traceability for halal lifestyle products marketed by Riz Global .

Riz Global is creating a “ Halal Commerce Gateway ” to support demand for lifestyle products for halal consumers in Canada and the global market . The goal is to enhance consumers ’ trust and confidence that halal food and lifestyle products are sourced ethically and are sustainably produced .

The halal economy will grow to US $ 3.2 trillion by 2024 , according to the second edition of the Halal Guidebook entitled ‘ Dubai – A Global Gateway for Halal Industry : A Stepby-Step Guide ’ authored by the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority .

It is one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in the world . The global halal market is no longer confined to food and food-related products . It has expanded to include pharmaceuticals , cosmetics , health products , toiletries and medical devices , and service sector components such as logistics , marketing , print and electronic media , packaging , branding , and financing .

“ There is a strong desire within Riz Global to partner with an innovative and proven technology leader like TrustBIX . It will improve and support efficiency and operational excellence while positioning our company as a leader in the certified halal food and lifestyle industry ,” said Syed Ali , President and CEO of Riz Global .

“ TrustBIX is honoured to have been selected by Riz Global as a technology partner ,” explained Hubert Lau , TrustBIX Chief Executive Officer .