Dr Ali Bin Shakar, Undersecretary to the UAE Minister of Health and the Honourable Dato'Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Entrepreneur & Cooperative Development, Malaysia at the ribbon cutting ceremony – Halal Expo 2006 - Dubai.

Dear Industry Professional,

We invite you to come and join us at the heart and hub of Halal trade market place to explore the huge potential that the global $2.1 trillion Halal market has to offer.

The growing demand by global 'Halal' consumers, currently at 1.8 billion, has continuously fuelled the global market to generate as much as $2.1 trillion annually, according to recent studies, while Halal industry in the Middle East is estimated to be worth more than US$ 20 billion in 2008 and demand for Halal food products have grown to comprise a significant part of the global Halal food market, expected to reach US$ 500 billion by 2010.

The largest and most comprehensive exhibition for Halal industry in the Middle East will run from 10-12 November 2009 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.

More than an exhibition it will be a high impact business platform to look at the lucrative business opportunities that the Global Halal market presents and caters to the needs of the Halal producers, traders and business leaders looking to expand their business in the Middle East region by showcasing Halal food & beverage, Halal lifestyle products, including Islamic banking & finance and Islamic fashion, cosmetics and healthcare, while Islamic hospitality and Halal Logistics are also included in the exhibition profile.

Gulf Halal Forum

In order to create networking opportunities, Halal Expo 2009 - Dubai incorporates Gulf Halal Forum, a round-table dialogue among leading Halal industry players, Halal Certification Authorities, Halal Agenda promoters which will be held on the second and third day of the event. In addition, the expo will feature interactive seminars which have been designed to attract buyers and representatives from the food service, hospitality, retail, logistics, import/export and packaging industries

    P INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING: Select from one of the following stand options; fill in the online Registration form to reserve your booth.

*The above rates are for the shell scheme booths inclusive of: partitioning systems,    wall to wall carpet, power point, Table and two chair for every 9sq.m.

 PSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: To maximize your participation at 3rd Halal Expo 2009 – Dubai, we have developed Sponsorship opportunities within: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Exhibitor badges and catalogue advertising. To discuss more or book for sponsorship packages, please write to us at: orangex@eim.ae or call on: +971 4 2988144

 P INTERESTED IN VISITING: Pre-Register online to attend the exhibition free of charge. Registration form

For all other inquiries and details, please contact 3rd Halal Expo sales team by email: orangex@eim.ae, halalexpo@orangefairs.org or call on +97142988144

We look forward to welcoming you at 3rd Halal Expo 2009 – Dubai.