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Makkah Halal Forum will be held 16.01.26

From 14 to 16 February 2026, the 3rd Makkah Halal Forum will be held in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the event will bring together participants from various countries around the world and aims to support the development of the global halal market and strengthen international cooperation. Dedicated to the theme “Halal – Professional Industry”, the Forum will serve as a platform for sharing advanced expertise and presenting innovative approaches across a wide range of sectors, including halal food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion, light industry, tourism, Islamic finance, and digital services.

The Forum program will feature multiple activities and dedicated zones, including B2B business meetings, a roundtable discussion on “Chambers of Commerce and the Global Development of the Halal Sector”, a startup and innovative business models zone, practical seminars aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills, an expert corner offering preliminary assessments on halal certification, as well as live cooking shows, among other highlights.

It is also worth noting that, upon the initiative of the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK) and in partnership with the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (KOBIA), an Azerbaijan Pavilion will be established within the exhibition area of the Forum. This pavilion will provide significant opportunities for local entrepreneurs to expand their export potential, access the Saudi market, and establish direct contacts with investors and distributors.

Azerbaijani entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the Forum and showcase their products at the exhibition.

For further information and registration, please contact: (+994 12) 465 76 92 (ext. 117), sbayramov@ask.org.az — Seymur Bayramov, Head of the Department for Work with Entrepreneurs and Economic Analysis of ASK.