Europe’s halal debate; Turkiye’s 5G rollout; Pakistan raises $425K

March 30, 2026

Pulse of the Global Islamic Economy

Shawwal 11, 1447 AH

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In 2020, the Belgian regions of Flanders and Wallonia introduced rules requiring animals to be stunned prior to slaughter, vexing Jewish and Muslim groups who claimed that the injunction stood at variance with their religious practices.

Cut to the present, it has spurred a legal shift regarding the slaughter of animals across Europe, one that could potentially reshape the future of halal meat production. Read our lead story to find out more.

Meanwhile, Turkiye's Turkcell has secured an oversubscribed $1 billion Shariah-compliant Murabaha financing facility.

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