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Global Halal Trade Hubs

The Global Halal Trade Hubs initiative under the World Islamic Economy Development (WIED) is a strategic platform designed to accelerate international halal trade, facilitate market access, and promote economic integration among Muslim and non-Muslim majority countries. Through an interconnected ecosystem of logistics, certification, digital platforms, and policy support, WIED is turning halal trade into a globally recognized standard of ethical, safe, and quality-driven commerce.

Vision

To position halal trade as a cornerstone of the global economy by establishing trusted, digitally enabled halal trade hubs that connect producers, regulators, and consumers across borders.

Mission

To strengthen the halal supply chain, reduce trade barriers, and scale up global halal product distribution—anchored in Shariah compliance, transparency, and innovation.

Strategic Pillars

Halal Trade Infrastructure Development

  • Establish Halal Trade Zones & Logistics Parks in key strategic locations
  • Integrate cold chain logistics, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services for halal products
  • Enable customs facilitation and halal clearance processes

Digital Halal Trade Platforms

  • Create B2B and B2G halal e-marketplaces with traceability and certification integration
  • Support blockchain-enabled Halal Assurance Systems for global buyers
  • Facilitate real-time trade matchmaking, digital documentation, and compliance tracking

Global Certification & Mutual Recognition

  • Harmonize halal certification and encourage mutual recognition agreements (MRAs)
  • Build a centralized halal standards registry for producers and regulators
  • Offer capacity-building for SMEs to meet international halal requirements

Trade Financing & Investment Support

  • Partner with Islamic finance institutions to offer halal export financing and supply chain financing
  • Support public-private investment partnerships (PPP) in halal trade infrastructure
  • Promote impact-driven halal sectors like agrifood, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and modest fashion

Economic & Strategic Impact

  • Increase global halal exports from OIC and non-OIC countries
  • Open new markets for halal-certified goods and services
  • Strengthen halal SME competitiveness in global value chains
  • Build trust among regulators, importers, and end consumers

Alignment with UN SDGs

This initiative aligns with:

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities(by supporting emerging halal economies)
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Global Trade Hub Locations

WIED supports the development of strategic halal trade hubs in:

  • ASEAN (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei)
  • GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain)
  • Africa (Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt)
  • Europe (Bosnia, UK)
  • South Asia (Pakistan, Bangladesh)
  • East Asia (Japan, South Korea)

These hubs serve as launchpads for halal product export, certification services, investor attraction, and halal tourism convergence.