Uganda lays strategy for global Halal market
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________________ Uganda is positioning itself to tap into the rapidly growing global halal economy, with business leaders and experts urging the country to strengthen certification, skills and standards to unlock new export markets, attract investment and create jobs.The call was made during the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Uganda (ICCIU) Business Dialogue 2026 at the Uganda Investment Authority auditorium in Kampala on July 2, 2026, under the theme; “Opportunities in the Global Halal Economy for Ugand…
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The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Uganda (ICCIU) has convened its first ever business dialogue under the theme, ‘Opportunities in the Global Halal Economy for Uganda Businesses and Economy.’
Hosted at the Uganda Investment Authority Auditorium, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kampala, the hybrid session (online and physical), brought together academia, government MDAs, investors, and other stakeholders.
The dialogue explored how Uganda can position itself to benefit from the rapidly growing global Halal markets.
Speaking virtually, Dr. Ahmed Kaweesa, Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), noted that Uganda is well placed to benefit from the expanding global Halal economy.
He pointed to Uganda’s agricultural base as a key advantage, with agro-based exports already attracting interest in international markets, particularly the Middle East. He also highlighted opportunities in tourism, logistics, fashion, and Islamic finance, as emerging sectors within the Halal value chain.
"Uganda has a real opportunity to participate in the global Halal economy because of its agricultural strengths and location. What is now required is stronger certification, better standards and coordinated development across key sectors, so that products can meet international expectations in growing markets," he said.
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