Africa Halal Week 2019
What is Africa Halal Week “The total expenditure from Muslim millennial travellers alone will surpass US$100 billion by 2025, while the overall Muslim travel segment is estimated to reach US$300 billion by 2026” - The MasterCard, Halal Trip Muslim Millennial Travel Report 2017 Growing at double the rate of the non-Muslim world, it is predicted that the global Muslim population will equate to 31% of the world’s total population by 2060. The role of Africa Halal Week is to put Cape Town and the Western Cape on the map as a preferred Halal Trading Partner and Travel Destination. Africa Halal Week is a joint collaboration between WESGRO, Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and the City of Cape Town. Africa Halal Week aims to highlight business opportunities presented by the Halal market on the continent, with particular attention on the Halal industry in the Western Cape. Africa Halal Week will foster business linkages and conversations as well as highlight opportunities spanning across sectors including Tourism, Islamic Banking, Modest Fashion, Film and Media Promotion, Cuisine, Investment and Trade opportunities in South Africa, Africa and the rest of the Muslim World. The long-term aim of this project is to position the Western Cape and South Africa as an important trading hub for Africa .
Africa Halal Week FAQ’s Africa Halal week Date: 7 – 9 October 2019 Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001 Show days: 7 October 2019: Africa Halal Week Conference (09h00 – 17h00), Networking Mocktail (18h00 – 20h00) 8 October 2019: Africa Halal Week Expo (09h00 – 17h00), Gala Dinner (18h00 – 23h00) 9 October 2019: Africa Halal Week Expo (09h00 – 17h00) Who Exhibits at Africa Halal Week: • Western Cape produced Halal Certified Food and Beverages • Modest Fashion Designers from the Western Cape • Western Cape Based Sharia Banking and Investment institutions • Western Cape Produced Halal Certified Beauty Products • Western Cape Based, Halal friendly Tour Operators / Accommodation establishments
Africa Halal Week Exhibition stands At a cost of R3000.00 excluding VAT, a 6sqm stand Includes the following: • Shell Scheme • 1 x Meeting Table • 2 x Chairs • Carpet • 1 x Printed Company Name • 1 x 15 amp Plug Point • 2 x Online Diaries to schedule personalised meetings with Buyers • 4 x Name Badges • Access to Conference sessions with Local and International Speakers • Company profile listing in the Africa Halal Week Online Catalogue • Access to the Networking Session with Buyers • Lunch and Refreshments over 3 days • 1 x representative will be invited to attend the Africa Halal Week Gala Dinner
Africa Halal Week Exhibitor Qualifying Criteria • The applying company must be registered to trade in the Western Cape or must have an operational branch in the Western Cape • The applying company must be in possession of a Valid Halal Certificate from one of the following Certifying institutions; SANHA, NIHT, ICSA, MJC and Shura Halal • The applying company must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate if they are VAT registered. Applicants that do not meet ALL the above mentioned criteria will not be eligible to exhibit. The Organisers and WESGRO have the right to decline any application that does not fully meet the criteria mentioned above. Companies that are halal certified but operate from other provinces outside the Western Cape, if you would like to participate at Africa Halal Week, kindly please contact Aalia - aalia@puregrit.co.za/ 011 456 5011
Africa Halal Week Floor Plan AHW conference area Entrance 1 AHW Speaking PODS Entrance 2
Who else Attends Africa Halal Week Buyer Profile: • Local and International Tour Operators / Travel Agents • Local and International Wholesalers / Retailers of Halal Food and Beverage Products • Local and International Modest Clothing retailers • Importers 25 Buyers will be hosted from the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, UK, USA, Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria and Tunisia Media profile: • Local and International Modest Fashion Bloggers • Halal Food and Beverage Bloggers • Travel Blogs focused on a Halal Lifestyle/ Travel • Islamic Radio and TV Channels • Islamic Newspaper Publications and Magazines
2018 Statistics Africa Halal Week 2018 Statistics: 2018 Exhibitor Numbers 60 from the following industries: Food & Beverage, Modest Fashion, Sharia banking & Investments, Media and Tourism. Hosted Buyer Numbers 20 from South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, Cameroon, Egypt, India, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Ivory Coast, UAE and Kuwait Media Numbers 10 Local and International Media
To Book a stand at Africa Halal Week 2019 please contact Aalia Enver on 0769152366 / 011 467 5011 aalia@puregrit.co.za
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