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INTERNATIONAL HALAL INDUSTRY FAIR SHF 2019 REPORT 26-28.09.2019, Skenderija Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina THE LARGEST Halal Industry Event in Southeast Europe - Sarajevo Halal Fair 2019 at a Glance - 36 108 130 10.000 countries exhibitors journalists visitors ABOUT SARAJEVO HALAL FAIR The Sarajevo Halal Fair (SHF) is an international The halal market represents an opportunity to achieve consumers and business representatives to a wide The Sarajevo Halal Fair in 2019 presented 108 ex- halal industry exhibition that brings together enormous business potentials due to the increasing range of offers in the halal market. hibitors from 36 countries, with 52 companies from representatives from all parts of the halal industry demand for halal products and services worldwide. Importantly, SHF provides an extra platform for pub- Bosnia and Herzegovina and 56 coming from other supply chain, including private companies, public lis- This event provides an opportunity to meet pro- lic education and raising awareness about the halal parts of the world. More than 130 journalists have ted corporations, accreditation bodies, government ducers, manufactures, traders, investors, estab- market. been accredited for the coverage of SHF 2019, while officials, and other halal market representatives. lish partnerships during B2B meetings, and expose 10.000 visitors attended the fair. SARAJEVO HALAL FAIR 2019 36 COUNTRIES 108 EXHIBITORS 130 JOURNALISTS 10.000 VISITORS CONTENTS KEY POINTS KEY POINTS.....................................................................4 With 1.85 billion people, Muslims WELCOME PROGRAMME: SARAJEVO CITY HALL........6 comprise 24,4% of the world’s OPENING CEREMONY population. Due to increased Mr. Amer Bukvić...............................................................8 interest from both Muslims and YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad...................................8 non-Muslims, demand has outpaced H.E. Šefik Džaferović......................................................9 the supply of halal products. Dr. Husein Kavazović......................................................9 KEYNOTE SPEECHES Mr. Ayman Amin Sejiny ..............................................10 Mr. Edin Forto...............................................................10 YB Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail ................11 Mr. Israfil Kuralay.........................................................11 OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY .................................12 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.................................14 EXHIBITORS .................................................................16 SHF 2019 AWARDS ....................................................28 SOUTH EAST ASIA HALAL PROSPECTS AND Bosnia and Herzegovina is the OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEE REGION ...........................30 largest halal market in Southeast VISION FOR BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA & SAUDI ‘Halal’ is not a new trend, but Europe and has the potential to ARABIA HALAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT .................32 continuity of Muslim practice all become a halal hub to Europe for BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA & MALAYSIA BUSINESS around the world. ‘Halal’ is a lifestyle global producers. ROUNDTABLE ..............................................................34 that spreads to all aspects of life. The PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS ...36 development of a comprehensive halal INFO DAYS OF THE HALAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION market is thus a necessity. IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA...................................38 ICD AND BBI WORLD INITIATIVE: PLATFORM FOR COOPERATION OF ISLAMIC BANKS ...........................40 Sarajevo Halal Fair provides a platform for producers, manufactures, traders and HALAL KITCHEN AND COOKING SHOWS ..................42 investors, to establish partnerships and explore trade and export opportunities. STANDARDS MADE FOR HUMANKIND.......................43 IsDB TRANSFORMERS ROADSHOW...........................44 SHF 2019 PRESS COVERAGE......................................46 5 Special performance by the children choir Princess Krofne and children with disabilities from the Colibri Association. SHF 2019 WELCOME PROGRAMME AT THE SARAJEVO CITY HALL WELCOMEWELCOME TOTO SARAJEVOSARAJEVO The Mayor of the Sarajevo City Abdulah Skaka and BBI Bank CEO Amer Bukvić hosted a Welcome programme for Sarajevo Halal Fair (SHF) 2019 guests and participants, organised at the Sarajevo City Hall. Ms. Naida Kundurović, Master of Ceremony Mr. Abdulah Skaka, Mayor of Sarajevo Mr. Amer Bukvić, CEO, Bosna Bank International I believe that the halal industry is not only a pros- The Sarajevo Halal Fair is becoming the largest halal pect but also a reality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, industry event in Europe and our goal is to position especially because the halal business is not closely relat- Sarajevo as the center of the halal industry. Let us be a ed to one religion or worldview. Halal is a universal, world- part of something big and build together a vision of a ha- wide accepted standard of business that has found a lal economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe. This place in BiH and Sarajevo. Thanks to the organisers, BBI is a journey to be continued and we kindly ask you for Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Commu- your support in the years ahead. nity in BiH, all guests, exhibitors and visitors, Sarajevo is becoming a regional hub for the halal industry and we see an opportunity for economic advancement and employ- ment. “Let’s build together a vision of a halal economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe” 6 7 H.E. Šefik Džaferović, Member of the BiH Presidency H.E. Šefik Džaferović, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, inaugurated the second Sarajevo Halal Fair 2019. H.E. was pleased to be the pa- tron of the event, pointing out that SHF is a great oppor- tunity for new investments, as the halal market would have great potential in BiH, the region and the world. “Within the large global market, our country´s role is probably not crucial, but BiH has a huge advantage, in the context of the halal market, that it must make use of. Firstly, the comparative advantages of the cultural and traditional ties of BiH with the Islamic world, as well as the immediate closeness to the European Union and Europe- an states on the other.” OPENING CEREMONY “With its multicultural structures, interconnectedness to the Islamic world and with European unification, Bosnia and HALALHALAL ECONOMYECONOMY DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT Herzegovina can be a penetrating factor in conquering the halal market”. Mr. Amer Bukvić, CEO, Bosna Bank International leave Bosnia and Herzegovina. Transformers Roadshow is their chance. Another novelty of the fair is a platform for Bosnia and Herzegovina has a huge advantage Amer Bukvić, CEO of Bosna Bank International, em- cooperation between Islamic financial institutions, which phasized that organising SHF, for the second year in we are starting to build this year, with international Islamic a row, confirms the success of last year’s fair and the re- banks coming from different parts of the world to share in the context of the halal market vival of the vision of making Sarajevo the center for the experiences and promote Islamic banking,” said Bukvić. halal industry in Europe. “This year’s fair brings two novelties. The first, Trans- HONORARY FOUNDER OF THE SARAJEVO HALAL FAIR formers Roadshow, a project organised by Islamic De- Dr. Husein Kavazović, velopment Bank (IsDB), is a continuation of our efforts to Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community “Development of enterpreneurship through the promote and reward youth innovation and entrepreneur- in Bosnia and Herzegovina ship in this country. Young people must not lose hope and halal economy and innovation.” Grad Mufti of the Islamic Community in BiH, Dr. Hu- sein Kavazović, emphasised that halal standards, HONORARY FOUNDER OF THE SARAJEVO HALAL FAIR certification and accreditation are an expression of the YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad need to respond to the challenges of the time as we Prime Minister of Malaysia make sure that the food we eat is both halal and healthy. In this context, halal fairs are an opportunity to get ac- Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mo- quainted with products, producers and consumers. hamad addressed the participants of SHF 2019 via video link, pointing out that he is one of the honorary found- ers of the Sarajevo Business Forum and Sarajevo Halal Fair. “Given the success of the BBI in organizing the Saraje- vo Business Forum over the past decade, I am confident “SHF is a special opportunity for our companies to discov- that it will successfully position the Sarajevo Halal Fair as er large markets of the Muslim world, but also to enrich a prominent meeting point for halal industry represent- our tourism potential with halal offers. Halal promotion is atives and business platforms for local and internation- not only important for Muslim citizens of BiH. Opening up al halal companies with the aim of networking and trade to the world halal market is not only in the interest of BiH development. The SHF has the potential to help enhance Muslims, it is the interest of all its citizens and companies, the economic co-operation of the Western Balkan coun- “This is a special opportunity for our as well as those of our neighbours, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia tries, strengthen relations in the region and the rest of the companies to discover large markets.” and others,“ Grand Mufti Dr. Kavazović explained. world, ” said Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir. 8 9 KEYNOTE