Newsletter #1
The International Halal Academy - IHA begins 2026 strengthening its technical, academic, and institutional performance, aligned with the consolidation of the Halal agenda globally. The year's focus includes expanding international partnerships, participating in strategic trade fairs, developing new training courses, and continuously seeking innovation in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Since its founding in 2017, IHA has had a clear purpose: to promote qualified knowledge about the Halal universe, connecting technical training, academic research, and real market demands.
With this bimonthly newsletter, we will share our initiatives, projects, events, and content, strengthening the dialogue with...
students, institutional partners, universities, embassies, and professionals working in the sector.
Welcome to this new channel for information and connection!
2025 Retrospective: A Year of Expansion and Strategic Connections
The year 2025 was marked by the expansion of the International Halal Academy's institutional presence in Brazil and abroad (and we reached the milestone of 42,000 students).
Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2025
The International Halal Academy was present at the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2025, with a booth, participation in panels, and the Technical-Scientific Congress taking place in parallel.
CTec Halal 2025: growth, consolidation and scientific impact
The 2nd Halal Technical-Scientific Congress – CTec Halal 2025, held in parallel with the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2025 on October 27th and 28th, has established itself as the largest academic event of the International Halal Academy, significantly expanding the reach of applied research within the Halal ecosystem.
Gulfood 2026: Internationalization, Market and Knowledge
From January 26 to 30, the International Halal Academy (IHA) was present at Gulfood 2026, one of the largest and most relevant global events in the food and beverage sector, held in Dubai.
Makkah Halal Forum 2026
A International Halal Academy marcou presença no Makkah Halal Forum 2026, realizado de 14 a 16 de fevereiro de 2026, no Makkah Chamber for Exhibitions and Events Center, em Meca, Arábia Saudita — um dos encontros internacionais mais estratégicos do setor Halal, sob o tema “Halal como uma Indústria Profissional”.
Upcoming events:
April 7-9
1st Halal Forum Anuga Select Brazil, with the theme "Increased consumer awareness, multiculturalism and globalization".
Link for information: https://www.academyhalal.com/forum-halal
May 15th
Halal Training and Awareness Course.
Registration link: https://www.academyhalal.com/forum-halal-inscricao
Special Halal Moment about Ramadan
A new episode of Halal Moment was produced especially for Ramadan, the holy Islamic month. We went beyond formal explanations to understand the profound meaning of this period for Muslims.
Brazilian exports are set to hit a record in 2025, and Islamic countries are gaining increasing prominence in the trade agenda.
Brazilian exports reached a historic mark of US$ 348.7 billion in 2025, according to data from the Foreign Trade Secretariat of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (Secex/MDIC). This result surpasses the previous record, registered in 2023, by approximately US$ 9 billion.
Halal market and food safety: a strategic focus
From the perspective of the Halal market, the figures reveal a strategic fact: the centrality of animal protein and food commodities in trade relations with Muslim-majority countries.
Institutional contact
President: Ali Hussein El Zoghbi | Executive Director and General Secretary: Delduque Martins | Editorial Coordination: Delduque Martins | Content Production: Amira Al Dergham and Maria Eduarda Pereira Mendes | Review and Editing: Cristina Thomaz, Jaê Comunicação, MTB 27260 | Visual Design and Layout: Pedro Henrique and Gustavo Gomes | Comments, questions and suggestions: Whatsapp (11) 96571-5284 or Email - ri@academiahalal.com.br
