Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum
“Halal Industry as a Source of Resilience in the Rapidly Changing World”
The Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum (AZHAB Forum) aims to foster collaboration, share knowledge, showcase products and promote ethical and sustainable practices in the Halal industry while also encouraging business growth and international cooperation across the globe.
By bringing together diverse stakeholders, including government representatives, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and scholars, AZHAB Forum seeks to chart a path toward a more vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous halal business landscape in the broader region. The first edition of the AZHAB Forum was organized in October 2024 and gathered together around 100 international participants representing all corners of the world including Australia and Americas, Eurasia and Africa.
The next 2025 edition of the AZHAB Forum will try to approach the concept of the Halal Industry both from theoretical and practical aspects. “Halal industry as a source of resilience in the rapidly changing world” is selected as an overarching theme reflecting current global political, economic and social trends.
As the world is undergoing dramatic political, economic, and social changes, the halal industry can help to weather economic challenges more effectively than many other sectors through its diversified global markets, ethical practices, financial resilience, and stable consumer demand. Its emphasis on sustainability, risk-sharing, and community-based business models further strengthens its ability to adapt to and thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.
The halal industry could offer a trade-resilient model by leveraging global demand, digital transformation, local production, and strong certification systems. In a world facing new trade barriers, halal businesses can diversify markets, enhance self-sufficiency, and use halal standards as a competitive edge to thrive despite restrictions.
By supporting innovation, fostering ethical consumption, promoting financial stability, and enhancing global cooperation, the halal industry can significantly contribute to economic stability and long-term growth. Its ability to adapt to new trends, coupled with its focus on social responsibility and sustainability, positions it as a critical component of the global economy’s resilience.
The concept of halal extends well beyond dietary laws to encompass ethical behavior in financial transactions, and overall lifestyle choices. In times of geopolitical turmoil, the halal framework can serve as a source of psychological resilience by providing individuals and communities with moral clarity, stability, and a sense of purpose.
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