The Moroccan government and the World Water Council promote the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize. With a USD 500,000 prize pool, it will reward individuals and institutions working to preserve water resources. The application deadline was extended until December 15.

Technology as a driver for halal business was the topic of discussions at the Global Halal Brazil Business forum on Tuesday (24). A representative from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services spoke of how the country has cut the red tape in foreign trade. A FAMBRAS executive (pictured) talked about digitization and halal.

In his speech at the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum (GHB), the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil emphasized his country has the excellence and capacity to meet the halal demand, discussed expanding commercial exchange with fertilizers, and highlighted Brazil as a prosperous land for investments.