Carrying the theme “Sustained Development through Investment and Integration” the World Halal Forum (WHF) to be held in Kuala Lumpur in May 2008 will be the culmination of developments in the halal industry as well as resolution and discussions from WHF Industry Dialogue’s held throughout the world, from the previous WHF held in May 2007.

 It is Malaysia’s intention to use the World Halal Forum as a platform to strengthen ties between countries and we are confident that shared initiatives such as these can not only encourage unity and understanding but also create opportunities toward the further growth, development and prosperity of its participating countries

The Global Halal Market is currently a USD580 billion industry with enormous potential for growth. The World Halal Forum 2006 and 2007 set the benchmark as a leading world-class Halal industry event. It is the perfect avenue for market leaders and industry experts to gather and chart the future course of the Halal industry. World Halal Forum will see the developments and full potential of the Halal industry as it moves forward creating sustained development through investment and integration.

The World Halal Forum 2008 will be held in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Confirming Malaysia’s continued commitment to nurture the global Halal market, invited Heads of State and Trade Ministers will address the Forum in addition to experts from the fields of industry, science and Shariah Law.

The prospects for the World Halal Forum 2008 are extremely exciting. Initial response indicates that it will be significantly bigger and more influential than in 2007, with greater participation and recognition from relevant governments.