
First International Halal Tourism Congress Held in Alanya
Turkey's first international Halal Tourism Congress drew 150 academics and entrepreneurs from 13 nations to Alanya to discuss a 430-billion-lira market.

Turkey's first international Halal Tourism Congress drew 150 academics and entrepreneurs from 13 nations to Alanya to discuss a 430-billion-lira market.
Turkey's first National Standardization Document and Action Plan was approved with 4 goals and 21 actions to advance the country's standardization system.
The Energy Identification Certificate classifies buildings much like the A, B, and C ratings on appliances. From May, it is required for homes.
The 9th Turkey-UAE Joint Economic Commission closed with plans for halal trade, Islamic finance ties, and mutual recognition of conformity assessment.
From 2017, workers in hazardous and very hazardous occupations must hold a Vocational Qualification Certificate, with state refunding exam fees as an incentive.
An international panel in Ankara addressed EU policy, incentives, and new technologies for building energy efficiency, with ties to ISO 50001 energy management.
Under an agreement signed in Morocco between an international fair organization and the Islamic Business Partnership, Istanbul has become the world's halal fair hub.
Regulation published on firms authorized to carry out survey and certification services for Turkish-flagged ships, covering build, modification, and operation.
Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism received two environmental awards for its Green Star program, including gold at the Green Apple Environment Awards.