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Aryo Wibisono , speaking at the press conference of ISEF and HEI .
Indonesia ’ s vision as the global halal centre in 2024 ,” said Wahyu .
He also mentioned several special events at ISEF 2023 , including the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival ( IN2MF ), involving international designers to scale up Indonesia ’ s position in the global modest fashion arena , and the International Halal Chef Competition ( IN2HCC ) as the world ’ s first event of its kind .
Moreover , there were nine international events co-organised with the Islamic Financial Services Board ( IFSB ), the Islamic Development Bank ( IsDB ), the International Islamic Financial Market ( IIFM ), and the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation ( IILM ) to strengthen Indonesia ’ s positioning as an international halal hub for the development of Shariah economy and finance .
To promote inclusivity , ISEF 2023 organised the ISEF Fun Walk , Tablig Akbar , and eight local forums focusing on discussions about the halal ecosystem , certification , Shariah finance , and halal lifestyle .
Additionally , it hosted 13 talk show sessions with experts and practitioners , open to the public and various other events in collaboration with relevant partners .
ENHANCING INDONESIAN HALAL EXPORTS
Chief Financial Officer of HEI , Aryo Wibisono , appreciated Bank Indonesia ’ s commitment to consistently promoting the country ’ s Shariah economy and finance development .
Through the HEI event at ISEF 2023 , Aryo stated that businesses could export their products to several partner countries , especially in the Middle East , such as Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates , and others .
“ For businesses looking to partner with foreign manufacturers , opportunities are also open . HEI has brought pavilions from friendly countries looking to expand into Indonesia and seeking local partners ,” Aryo said .
Aryo added that HEI has partnered with several international halal expos and halal authorities such as Saudi International Halal Expo , Halal Expo Nigeria , Halal Expo London , Malaysia International Halal Showcase ( MIHAS ), Korea Halal Authority , Halal Control Germany , Vietnam Halal Center , Japan Halal Certification Promotion Organisation , Cape Malay Consultant , and others .
HEI has also recently signed a strategic
ISEF 2023 highlights the importance of collaborations between various parties within the halal ecosystem like Bank Indonesia , KNEKS , HEI and KPMI .
At the Malaysia International Halal Showcase ( MIHAS ) 2023 .
HEI has partnered with several international halal expos including MIHAS 2023 .
Collaboration between ISEF and HEI is expected to enhance synergy between the government and businesses in the development of Shariah economy and finance , to realise Indonesia ’ s vision as the global halal centre in 2024 .” – Wahyu
agreement with Wasabih , an online Shariah economic community recognised worldwide . It consists of professionals and halal business practitioners .
Through the Wasabih platform , various halal businesses will be interconnected , making it easier for entrepreneurs to find suitable business partners , plan meetings , and engage in business matchmaking .
Wasabih has gained commendable recognition among Muslim and non-Muslim professionals interested in making an impact and addressing an economy growing at nine per cent annually .
In the HEI event at ISEF 2023 , KPMI , which has the Export Academy programme for human resource development in export ecosystems , collaborated with Nudira Learning Center , Aspenku . com , and Hibbu Creative House to scale up SME businesses towards the global market .
The collaborative efforts showcased at ISEF 2023 , featuring HEI , underscore Indonesia ’ s commitment to becoming a global leader in the halal industry . With significant strides in the Shariah economy and finance , the nation is well-positioned to fulfil its vision as the world ’ s premier hub for halal products and services by 2024 .
These developments not only strengthen the local economy but also open doors to global partnerships , empowering Indonesian businesses to expand and excel on the international stage .
The successful collaboration between Bank Indonesia , HEI , and other vital stakeholders highlighted a promising future for the Indonesian halal sector and paved the way for sustainable growth and inclusivity . –