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World’s First Date-Based Soft Drink, Milaf Cola’, Introduced in Saudi Arabia

With its distinctive taste and health benefits, Milaf Cola is poised to make waves in both local and international markets, offering consumers a taste of Saudi innovation. Riyadh: In an exciting development for soft drink enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers, Saudi Arabia has launched the world’s first soft drink made from dates, named ‘Milaf Cola.’ Dates, renowned for their exceptional health …

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Sri Lanka coconut products featured for the first time at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024

The Sri Lankan embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority of Sri Lanka, successfully organized the first ever participation of ten Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products, at the 41st edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024 held in Riyadh from October 21 to 24 2024.  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi …

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Hong Kong looking to expand halal food options to attract Muslim travellers

Hong Kong is tapping the Muslim market to diversify its stagnant economy. It’s looking at providing more halal dining options to draw more travellers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia. With the policy address less than two weeks away, the community is urging the government to provide funding to help them expedite the shift. Currently, fewer than 1% of the …

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Mandarina Colombo adjudged as ‘Leading City Hotel’ at STATA in Nepal

Mandarina Colombo was adjudged as the Leading City Hotel, at South Asian Travel Awards 2024 (SATA), which was held recently in Kathmandu, Nepal.  Mandarina Colombo offers the perfect blend of attractive charm and modern luxury. With 80 elegant rooms, the ‘On the Eleventh’ restaurant, banquets, meeting rooms, Marigold Café and infinity pool and delivers exceptional experience to all guests. This …

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Malaysia : No need for Muslim-owned eateries to get halal cert as they are bound by Islamic rules on halal and ‘haram’

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Umno’s ulama council today said that it is unnecessary for Muslim-owned eateries to be required to obtain halal certification from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) as they are already bound by Islamic rules concerning halal and haram. In a Facebook post, the council’s deputy president, Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, stated that Muslim-owned businesses should …

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