SMIIC organized and conducted the OIC/SMIIC 9:2019 Halal Tourism Services — General Requirements Foundation Training for the Private Sector virtually on 6–7 October 2026.

The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the requirements of OIC/SMIIC 9:2019 and their practical application in providing tourism services that meet the needs of Muslim travellers in accordance with Islamic rules and principles. The program covered key requirements related to accommodation facilities, tourism packages, tourist guides, food services, and other relevant aspects of halal tourism services.

The training was delivered by Dr. Mohammed Ali Alsheikh and attended by 13 participants from Türkiye, Uganda, and Taiwan.

The program provided participants with practical guidance and a better understanding of how the standard can be implemented within tourism-related organizations and services.