Panel discussions on various topics, seminar, and exhibition
will be organized within the framework of the AZHAB FORUM.
On October 7–8, Baku will host another prestigious event — the
Azerbaijan Halal Business (AZHAB) Forum. This year, the Forum will
be held for the second time with the support of the Ministry of
Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and organized by the Small
and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, dedicated to the theme “Halal Industry as a Source of
Resilience in the Rapidly Changing World”.
The two-day Forum aims to contribute to establishing new
partnerships in the fields of investment and trade, fostering the
exchange of ideas and experiences, and promoting the attraction of
foreign investments to Azerbaijan. The Forum will bring together
representatives of relevant institutions from both domestic and
foreign countries, industry experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and
representatives of international organizations.
The “AZHAB Forum 2025” will consist of two components: a
conference and an exhibition. Within the framework of the
conference, traditional sectors of the halal industry, including
finance and tourism, as well as halal business management, the
green transition, the role of women in business, and other emerging
directions, will be discussed. Additionally, the first session of
the Forum will be dedicated to the official founding ceremony of
the “OIC-SME Network”, which serves to strengthen the cooperation
of institutions supporting SMEs within the framework of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
In the exhibition part of the Forum, products and services
produced by companies from Azerbaijan and abroad will be showcased.
At last year’s Forum, nearly 30 local and foreign companies
presented their products and services in the exhibition. This
year’s exhibition is expected to be held on a larger scale with the
participation of more countries. Currently, registration for local
and foreign companies to take part in the exhibition is ongoing.
The exhibition will provide local and international companies with
the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a wide
audience, establish new partnerships, find sector-specific
collaborators, engage directly with potential clients, expand
export opportunities, exchange experiences and technologies, and
become acquainted with innovations, trends, and standards in the
halal industry.
Within the framework of “AZHAB Forum 2025,” a two-day seminar
titled “Think Halal: What Every Business Should Know” will also be
organized by the Islamic Chamber Halal Services. During the
seminar, business representatives from various sectors will receive
information on the halal business model, existing standards in the
field, and the access of products to international markets. In the
Expert Corner, participants will be offered individual consulting
services on halal certification.
This year’s Forum will be organized in partnership with the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Statistical,
Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic
Countries (SESRIC), the Standards and Metrology Institute for
Islamic Countries (SMIIC), the Islamic Chamber Halal Services, and
Caspian Event Organisers LLC, with sponsorship provided by ATENA
It should be noted that the first AZHAB Forum was held in
October 2024, with approximately 350 guests in total, including
nearly 100 participants from various regions of the world, such as
Australia, the United States, Eurasia, and Africa. The first AZHAB
Forum was supported by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC
through the relevant resolution.
For more information about the AZHAB Forum, visit: https://azhabforum.az/en/main
