Global Halal Industry

<p>The word ‘Halal’ translates to ‘permissible’ in English though it encapsulates a broader meaning that goes beyond permissibility and impermissibility. Halal incorporates hygiene cleanliness legality compliance ethics as well as cultural aspects. This book provides a holistic overview of the relevant concepts but also covers Shariah commercial regulatory and technological aspects of the global Halal industry. It is not confined to a specific region country or sector rather it gives a comprehensive summary of the developments and growth across all sectors of the Halal industry at the regional but also the global level.</p><p>It is a well-researched and accessible volume which sets out to demystify some of the more challenging areas and offers an in-depth synopsis of each of the research questions it answers. The book also contributes a series of chapters with specialized treatment. It explores the key Shariah issues and guiding principles of Islamic law technical know-how within various sectors such as Halal food tourism cosmetics pharma logistics supply chain media & fashion and offers a discussion on Artificial intelligence quantum technology and blockchain in different sectors of the Halal industry. Moreover this work proposes viable solutions to the challenges faced by the industry such as the harmonization of Halal standards.</p><p>Beneficial to audiences of all levels from beginners to advanced it will be a handy reference for researchers and advanced students studying Islamic business and economics Halal management nutritional sciences tourism media fashion and pharmaceuticals. It will also be of benefit to practitioners policymakers and legal and standard-setting bodies.</p>