IHAF inks deal to help halal industry

The International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) has signed an MoU with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) in a consolidated effort to support the burgeoning global halal industry. With the global Muslim population projected to reach 2.1 billion in 2027.

Enoc plans 45 new stations in Saudi

Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) said on Monday it plans to open 45 new service stations in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. Over the next two years, it will open stations in the Central Region, mainly Riyadh and the Eastern province, it said. Enoc said the plan would support the kingdom’s aim to open 1,200 more petrol stations.