Schedule and Speakers

In its 3rd edition, the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum once again presents topics of relevance to the Halal market. Check out the schedule and the distinguished personalities participating in the GHB.

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Topics

Halal Green | Sustainable Business and Intercultural Dialogue Ahead of COP30

  • Day 1
  • Keynote Speech

THE POTENTIAL OF THE HALAL GREEN MARKET : GLOBAL TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Panel 1

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: SUSTAINABLE HALAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

  • Panel 2

SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICS: BUILDING A TRUSTED REPUTATION

  • Panel 3

FEMALE EMPOWERMENT IN THE HALAL ECONOMY

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  • Day 2
  • Panel 4

HALAL GREEN TOURISM – DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Panel 5

ISLAMIC FINANCE – INVESTMENTS IN HALAL GREEN PROJECTS

  • Panel 6

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS – BRAZIL AND ARAB COUNTRIES: SUCCESS STORIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Panel 7

HALAL AS A UNIVERSAL SEAL OF GUARANTEE AND TRUST

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Halal Green | Sustainable Business and Intercultural Dialogue Ahead of COP30

  • Panel 1

ESG PRACTICES IN LINE WITH HALAL VALUES

  • Halal production seeks to minimize ecological impact, adopting sustainable practices, such as reducing the use of water and energy, minimizing waste, and using eco-friendly packaging.
  • Social responsibility and ethical practices are essential values for Halal, highlighting governance models where there is fair treatment of workers, compliance with labor standards, gender equality, and well-being throughout the supply chain.
  • Community Engagement and Education are in line with Halal practices.
  • Panel 2

ADDED VALUE OF HALAL PRODUCTS FOR CONSUMERS

  • Halal ensures products and services have been produced under Islamic standards, including quality, sanitation, food safety, and sustainability requirements.
  • Attention to brand reputation in the global Halal market.
  • Halal international branding.
  • Panel 3

TECHNOLOGY AS DRIVER OF HALAL GLOBAL BUSINESS

  • Streamlining Halal supply chains through digitalization.
  • Blockchains, artificial intelligence, and Halal digital certification as tools for efficient management of international operations.
  • Traceability in international operations.
  • Panel 4

HALAL, LOGISTICS AND STRATEGIC HUBS

  • Countries in strategic geographic positions stand out as efficient logistics hubs for accessing the global Islamic market.
  • How can these hubs facilitate trade and investment?
  • What are the Halal requirements to ensure safety in international logistics?
  • Panel 5

TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT: INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS

  • Halal tourism represents 13% of the global tourism market, with over 150 million consumers.
  • Countless opportunities to increase business in the segment, with adjustments in food, clothing, rituals, and infrastructure, catering to the Muslim lifestyle.
  • Brazil has destinations matching the preferences of Islamic tourists in the business, leisure, and ecotourism segments. Discover successful cases of adapting to the demands of Islamic consumers.
  • Learn about the main innovations in this market.
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Program

  • Day 1 | October 27
  • Mohamad Orra Mourad – Vice President of International Relations and Secretary-General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
  • Mohamed Hussein El Zoghbi – President of Fambras Halal
  • Alisson Navarro – Vice President of Beef at MBRF
  • Yousif Alharbi – Deputy CEO, Saudi Halal Center
  • Khaled Hanafi – Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers
  • Sheikh Youssef Khalawi – Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development
  • İhsan Övüt – Secretary-General of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC)
  • Ibrahim Alzeben – Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors of Brazil and Ambassador of the State of Palestine
    ● Mauro Vieira – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil
  • Geraldo Alckmin – Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of the Federative Republic of Brazil

KEYNOTE: The Potential of the Green Halal Market: Global Trends and Opportunities
Marco Tieman – Co-founder and CEO of HSC Alliance (Online)

  • Sultan Alhababi – Executive Vice President of Operations – Global Halal Academy
  • Ali Hussein El Zoghbi – President of the International Halal Academy and Vice President of Fambras Halal Certifier

Topics:
● Global Halal food market: USD 1.434 trillion in 2023, projected to reach USD 1.939 trillion by 2028 – an estimated 35% growth
● Functional foods and innovative ingredients
● Sustainable and precision agriculture
● AI and Machine Learning for Halal certification
● Biotechnology for Halal ingredients and additives
● Smart packaging with real-time information.

Moderator:
Ali Hussein El Zoghbi – Vice President of Fambras Halal Certifier

Speakers:

  • Flávio Redi – Executive Director of EcoHalal Brazil
  • Celso Moretti -Vice President of the Integrated Partnership Board (governance board of CGIAR) – International network of agricultural research centers
  • Fernando Henrique Albuquerque – Researcher at Embrapa Goats and Sheep (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)
    Fernando Sampaio – Director of Sustainability at ABIEC (Brazilian Beef Exporters Association) (Online)

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Marcelo Sallum – Chairman of the Advisory and Deliberative Council of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Dib El Tarras – Diretor Industrial Halal da Fambras Halal Certificadora

  • Ali Hussein El Zoghbi – Vice President of Fambras Halal Certifier
  • Daniel Hannun – Vice President of Foreign Trade at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Topics:

  • Halal production focused on animal welfare and environmental preservation
  • ESG values and their alignment with Halal practices
  • Social and community impact of Halal businesses
  • Alignment with climate goals and global sustainability.

 

Moderator:

  • Guilherme Soria Bastos Filho – Coordinator of the Agribusiness Studies Center at FGV (FGV Agro)

Speakers:

  • Sheila Guebara – Sustainability Director at Seara Alimentos
  • Paulo Pianez – Global Director of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at MBRF
  • İhsan Övüt – Secretary-General of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC)
  • Mohammad Aldhafiry  – Executive Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Research, Saudi Halal Center

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Riad Younes – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Elaine Carvalho – Quality Manager at Fambras Halal Certifier

  • Silvia Antibas – Vice President of Marketing, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
  • Mohamed Hussein El Zoghbi – President of Fambras Halal Certifier

Topics:

  • Promoting Entrepreneurship: The Halal market offers fertile ground for women entrepreneurs to create businesses in sectors such as fashion, cosmetics, and food, achieving financial autonomy and becoming leaders in their niches.
  • Developing Leadership: The growth of the Halal market encourages women to assume leadership positions across various sectors, becoming role models and increasing female representation.

 

Moderator:

  • Silvia Antibas – Vice President of Marketing, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
  • Claudia Yázigi – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the WAHI Women’s Committee
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Speakers:

  • Sarah Hassan Kamal El Gazzar – Dean of the Faculty of International Transport and Logistics
  • Alessandra Frisso – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Director of H2R Research
  • Soha Chabrawi – Technical and Religious Quality Manager at Fambras Halal Certifier
  • Sulivan Alves – Technical Director at ABPA (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein)

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Lourenço Chohfi – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Mohamed Charanek – Legal Director at Fambras Halal Certifier

  • Day 2 | October 28

Topics:

  • The global Muslim-friendly tourism market was USD 217 billion in 2023, with projected growth of 77% to USD 384 billion by 2028
  • Young population with increasing purchasing power
  • Growing awareness of responsible tourism
  • Opportunities in hospitality, food, and transportation

Moderator:

  • Mohamed Sheha – Commercial Director, ICHS

 

Speakers:

  • Reem El Shafaki – Partner, DinarStandard (Online)
  • Roberto de Lucena – Secretary of Tourism and Travel of São Paulo State
  • Alisson Andrade – Coordinator of International Markets, EMBRATUR
  • Justin Abu Anzeh – Deputy Director of Marketing at the Jordan Tourism Board – ON LINE

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: William Atuí – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Nizar Ghandour – Director of International Relations at Fambras Halal Certifier

Topics:

  • Market size of USD 4.925 trillion in 2023, with projected growth of 53% to USD 7.527 trillion by 2028
  • Halal Fintech: digital payments, investment management
  • Sukuk: Islamic bonds for infrastructure and Halal investments
  • Examples such as Al Baraka Bank and London Islamic Institute
  • Connecting global capital with emerging Halal markets

 

Moderator:

  • Ângela Martins – Head of the First Abu Dhabi Bank Representative Office in Brazil

 

Speakers:

  • Sheikh Youssef Khalawi – Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development
  • Mohammed Bechari – Secretary-General of the World Council of Muslim Communities
  • Rafi-uddin Shikoh – CEO, DinarStandard – Online
  • Luciana Oliveira – Relationship Manager, NEEM CAPITAL

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Claudia Haddad – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Delduque Martins – Director of Projects and Institutional Relations at Fambras Halal Certifier

  • Sami Roumieh – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
  • Ali Hussein El Zoghbi – Vice President of Fambras Halal Certifier

Topics:

  • Halal supply chain: logistics, packaging, storage, and distribution
  • Renewable energy projects
  • Brazil as an export hub: strategic positioning for global markets
  • Innovation hub: traceability, start-ups, and blockchain
  • Success stories

 

Moderator:

  • Khaled Hanafi – Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers

Speakers:

  • Fabio Siccherino – CEO, DP World Santos Terminal
  • Ahmad Mohammad Al Akaleek – Director-General, Jordan Customs
  • Marcelo Franca Nogueira – CFO, ACELEN

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Alessandra Frisso – Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Omar Chahine – Commercial Director at Fambras Halal Certifier

  • Mohamad Orra Mourad – Vice President of International Relations and Secretary-General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
  • Mamdooh Abdulaziz Aldrees – Deputy CEO for Operations

Topics:

  • Importance of a universal Halal seal
  • Does the Brazilian Halal seal open doors worldwide?
  • The Halal seal and the Islamic consumer: a matter of trust
  • Integrated Halal traceability in the Halal production process

 

Moderator:

  • Mohamad Orra Mourad – Vice President of International Relations and Secretary-General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

  • Marcelo Siegmann – Export Director, Seara
  • Alisson Navarro – Vice President of Beef, MBRF
  • Nourhan Haffez – Communication and Marketing Manager, Islamic Chamber of Halal Services
  • Ali Hussein El Zoghbi – Vice President, Fambras Halal Certifier

Trophy Presentation:

CCAB: Rubens Hannun – Member of the Advisory and Deliberation Board of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Fambras Halal: Soha Chabrawi – Technical and Religious Quality Manager at Fambras Halal Certifier

  • Luc Vian – ABIEC Intelligence Manager
● Mohamed Abdouni Neto – Treasurer of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
● Mohamed Hussein El Zoghbi – President of Fambras Halal Certifier
  • Mohamed Hussein El Zoghbi – President of Fambras Halal Certifier
  • Ambassador Osmar Chohfi – Member of the Advisory and Deliberation Board of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
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Speakers

Drawing big names from the corporate world and government institutions, the 2025 GHB brings figures that make the difference in the market. Check who’s participating in the 3nd edition.

Geraldo Alckmin
Geraldo Alckmin
Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Mauro Vieira
Mauro Vieira
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Ibrahim Alzeben
Ibrahim Alzeben
Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors of Brazil and Ambassador of the State of Palestine
İhsan Övüt
İhsan Övüt
Secretary General of SMIIC (The Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries)
Youssef Khalawi
Sheikh Youssef Khalawi
Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development
Khaled Hanafy
Khaled Hanafi
Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers
Youssef Al Harby
Yousif Alharbi
Deputy CEO - Saudi Halal Center
Alisson Navarro
Alisson Navarro
Vice President of Beef at MBRF
MOHAMED Zoghbi
Mohamed Hussein El Zoghbi
President of Fambras Halal Certification
mohamad mourad_
Mohamad Orra Mourad
Vice President of International Relations and Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
Marco Tieman
Marco Tieman
Co-founder and CEO of HSC Alliance
MOHAMMAD ALDHAFIRY
Mohammad Aldhafiry
Executive Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Research – Saudi Halal Center
Ali Zoghbi
Ali Hussein El Zoghbi
President of International Halal Academy and Vice-president of Fambras Halal Certification
Flavio Redi
Flávio Redi
Executive Director of EcoHalal Brazil
Fernando Henrique Albuquerque
Fernando Henrique Albuquerque
Researcher at Embrapa Goats and Sheep (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)
Fernando Sampaio
Fernando Sampaio
Director of Sustainability at ABIEC - Brazilian Beef Exporters Associations
GUILHERME-SORIA-BASTOS-FILHO
Guilherme Soria Bastos Filho
Coordinator of the Agribusiness Center at FGV-EESP, Permanent Member of Embrapa
Sheila Guebara
Sheila Guebara
Director of Sustainability at Seara Alimentos
Paulo Pianez
Paulo Pianez
Global Director of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at MBRF
Silvia Antibas
Silvia Antibas
Vice President of Marketing, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
Claudia Yazigi
Claudia Yázigi
Statutory Director of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the WAHI Women’s Committee
Sarah Hassan
Sarah Hassan Kamal El Gazzar
Dean of College of International Transport and Logistics
Alessandra Frisso
Alessandra Frisso
Director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber and H2R Insights & Trends
Soha Chabrawi
Soha Chabrawi
Technical and Religious Manager of the Quality Sector at FAMBRAS Halal
Sulivan-Alves
Sulivan Alves
Technical Director of ABPA (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein)
Mohamed Sheha
Mohamed Sheha
Commercial Director of ICHS - Islamic Chamber Halal Services
Reem El Shafaki
Reem El Shafaki
Partner at DinarStandard
Roberto de Lucena
Roberto de Lucena
Secretary of Tourism and Travel of the State of São Paulo
Alisson Andrade
Alisson Andrade
Head of international Markets at EMBRATUR
Abed Al Razzaq Issam Arabiyat
Abed Al Razzaq Issam Arabiyat
Director-General of the Jordan Tourism Board
ANGELA-martins
Ângela Martins
Head of the Representative Office of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Brazil
mohamed-bechari-
Mohammed Bechari
Secretary-General of the World Council of Muslim Communities
Rafi-uddin Shikoh
Rafi-uddin Shikoh
Dinar Standard
Luciana Oliveira
Luciana Oliveira
Relationship Manager at NEEM CAPITAL
Fábio M. Siccherino
Fábio Medrano Siccherino
CEO DP World Brazil
Ahmad Mohammad Al Akaleek
Ahmad Mohammad Al Akaleek
Director General of Jordan Customs
Marcelo Franca Nogueira
Marcelo Franca Nogueira
CFO at ACELEN
Marcelo Siegmann
Marcelo Siegmann
Export Director of Seara
Nourhan Haffez
Nourhan Haffez
Marketing Communications Manager da ICHS - Islamic Chamber Halal Services
Osmar Chohfi
Osmar Chohfi
Member of the Advisory and Deliberative Council of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
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