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A power-packed halal expo Saudi International Halal Expo will return in November 2023 following overwhelming response to its first edition
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@ Halal | November-December . 2022

A power-packed halal expo Saudi International Halal Expo will return in November 2023 following overwhelming response to its first edition

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BY FATIHAH MANAF
RESOUNDING success - the Saudi International Halal Expo 2022 wrapped up its three-day event , from Nov 7 to 9 , 2022 , on a positive note , with the participation of companies and entrepreneurs from various countries who show their genuine interest in targeting the Saudi halal market .
The first edition of the expo served as an ideal platform for these companies as it connects halal professionals worldwide to network and share experiences . Not limited to just the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , the expo opens up opportunities for businesses to explore the halal market in the MENA region , which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8 per cent by the year 2025 , with the involvement of countries like the United Arab Emirates and Egypt .
For its first edition - the expo successfully attracted exhibitors from Saudi Arabia , the United States of America , Brazil , China , Turkiye , South Africa , Lebanon , Greece , Malaysia , South Korea , Japan , Hungary , Azerbaijan , Pakistan , Uruguay , Thailand , Iraq , Poland , Maldives , Kenya , Philippines , Vietnam , Austria , Czech Republic and Kazakhstan .
The 2022 edition of the Saudi International Halal Expo also highlighted the halal industry ’ s latest technology , research and development . It became the official launch venue for Azentio ONEERP Halal Industry Cloud - the first-ever enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) engineered for halal business needs .
The event organiser , 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences , expressed gratitude to those who made this year ’ s Saudi International Halal Expo a success . Following the overwhelming response to this first edition , the expo will return on Nov 19 to 21 , 2023 , at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre .
Considering the comments and suggestions made by exhibitors and visitors for its first edition , the second edition of the Saudi International Halal Expo & Summit 2023 will welcome people with bigger and better offerings .
Known for its unmatched quality of services , the event organiser is committed to meeting all elite international standards and providing the public and participants with a greater experience in 2023 .
With more than 20 years of industry experience , 1st Arabia with its team of creative multinational professionals led by
Bilal Al Barmawi
CEO & Managing Director Bilal Al Barmawi , will continue to promote the branding of the Saudi International Halal Expo worldwide , which supports the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ’ s 2030 Vision .
It aims to highlight the Kingdom as the central hub for all halal industry businesses and create a vast network of new buyers and suppliers .
Saudi International Halal Expo is set to return in November 2023 .
An exhibitor from Egypt . The expo attracted exhibitors from Japan .