ExpoHalal Spain 2015, starting point for Spanish companies in the Halal world

"Two worlds, two cultures, two ways of life come together."

The first Halal fair in Spain has opened its doors in Madrid with more than sixty exhibiting companies and a large number of visitors.

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“We are very pleased with the expectations raised by this first edition. We have more than 60 exhibitors and visitors from at least 40 countries. The impression of the foreign delegations has also been very good," he highlights Anwar El Mezwaghi, President of Amber Connect, the organizing company.

 

“The fair is the meeting point where two worlds, two cultures, two ways of life come together” he stressed. Maria Dolores Bolarin, MP for Murcia, during the opening ceremony.

 

 

 

The first Halal fair in Spain brings together exhibitors from the agri-food sector but also from tourism, cosmetics and logistics

 

 

 

"Our company decided to invest in this project with the firm conviction that the fair can position Spain as a meeting point for the Halal industry worldwide," he said. Carolina de Funes, director of Ambar Connect, who has thanked the support of institutions such as the ICEX, Turespaña, Casa Arabe or Madrid Destino.

 

Specialized agencies like the Spanish one Exclusive Spain Tours They have presented their services for the Arab visitor, such as tours of historical interest, shopping, or the rental of luxury cars with Arabic-speaking drivers from the company. Ready Cars and Vans.

 

“Arab tourism is the one that is registering the highest percentage growth in Europe, even ahead of Chinese tourism,” he says. El Corte Inglés who has been working for years on promotion in the Arab markets to position Spain as a priority shopping destination.

 

One of the stands that has aroused the greatest curiosity on this first day of the fair has been that of the Andalusian Balkis Gourmet which has had the presence of one of the best cutters of Spain, who has demonstrated his skills with several pieces of lamb. The sweet spot has been provided by chocolates Maruja, a Spanish firm with a strong presence in the Maghreb, the Avila-based Elgorriaga, with 250 years of experience behind it, and traditional candies from Navarra The Tafalla Village.

 

Spanish meat producers are also present and demonstrate a long history in the sector. Halal through more than thirty stands.

 

In the shopping sector, Las Rozas Village has highlighted the suitability of its hospitality for this type of visitor.