Russian city of Makhachkala is set to host international exhibition of Halal foods in August.

Organized by the Dagestani Muslim Spiritual Board and Government of the Republic, "Caspian Halal Expo 2013" International exhibition, will be held in Dagestan, Taqrib News Agency (TNA) quoted IslamDag News Agency to be reporting. 

Noting the importance of the work in this direction, director of "Risalat Holding" Magomed Mukoshdibirov said: "The market of trade and services, where the rules of Shariah are respected is under development, and the demand far exceeds the quality supply.”

He referred to a lack of reliability in the partner relationship between entrepreneurs, consumers and producers.

Following the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition, to be held on August 23, other activities including Islamic finance and investment forum, "Halal Congress" as well as master classes are also scheduled to be held. 

Activities for the second day include sessions on "The potential of standardization in the field of Halal', 'The practice of Islamic business" and other topics; ceremony of contracts conclusion, signing of memoranda of common understanding and the adoption of the final resolution.
The third day consists of Youth Forum, the cooking show (National Cuisine Festival of Muslim nations) and the festival of "Islamic style."
During the closing ceremony there will be the ceremony of rewarding the winners of the nominations: "Best Halal Product", "Company of the Year", "Best Design Solution," "Best Investment Project".

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