# London Halal Forum expansion discussions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/london-halal-forum-expansion-discussions
> Updated: 2026-10-10T14:26:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The second London Halal Forum was scheduled to take place on October 10-11 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. Organized by Halal360, a joint initiative of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development and the Halal Products Development Company, the event aimed to discuss the expansion of the halal economy into sectors such as investment, tourism, technology, and supply chains.

As the forum commenced, discussions focused on the theme ‘Halal Tayyib for Humanity.’ Participants explored the integration of halal lifestyle, technologies, and Islamic art. Hassan Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, noted that London serves as an ideal environment for industry development through international connections. Organizers expressed intentions to expand these initiatives globally, with future events planned for Paris and Bangkok.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: London Halal Forum explores global halal economy expansion

The London Halal Forum has launched, focusing on expanding the global halal economy into sectors like technology, tourism, and investment beyond traditional food products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-halal-forum-explores-global-halal-economy-expansion

### 2026-10-07: London to host second Halal Forum to discuss global industry expansion

The London Halal Forum will convene in October to discuss the global halal economy's expansion into technology, tourism, and finance, addressing a market projected to reach trillions in spending.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-to-host-second-halal-forum-to-discuss-global-industry-expansion

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