Islamic lifestyle wrap: Brazil to boost halal tourism | Salaam Gateway – Global Islamic Economy Gateway

Here’s a roundup of key developments across the Islamic lifestyle ecosystem during the first two weeks of February 

Editor’s note: Brazil is making top effort to build on its incumbent profile of a halal meat exporter, and draw inbound tourism to spur its economy. Meanwhile, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are keen to strengthen media cooperation, while World Hijab Day was celebrated with renewed vigor across more than 100 countries. 

Company News

Malaysia

Bitsmedia to focus on Muslim Pro app content localisation

Bitsmedia Pte Ltd, the developer of the Muslim lifestyle app Muslim Pro, is prioritizing content localization efforts this year to cater to the diverse needs of its Malaysian users.

Nafees Khundker, the company’s MD, highlighted the initiative’s focus on enhancing user experience in Malaysia by expanding its offering with Bahasa Malaysia subtitles.

This move aims to broaden the app’s customer reach and better serve the Malaysian audience. (New Straits Times)

Trade Developments

Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Egypt, Saudi Arabia forge ahead with media cooperation plans

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly and Saudi Media Minister Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary met in Egypt’s newly established capital to strengthen media cooperation between the two countries.

The gathering included prominent figures such as Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Osama Nuqli, and CEO of the General Authority of Media Regulation, Dr. Abdullatif Al-Abdullatif. (BNN Breaking)

Pakistan

Pakistan to announce training, biometric verification schedule for Hajj pilgrims next week

Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Aneeq Ahmed met with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad to discuss arrangements for the forthcoming Hajj pilgrimage.

Following the meeting, the minister announced plans to unveil a schedule…