Building Ethiopia's Business Future, Together.

HBF connects visionaries across borders to build a thriving, sustainable Halal economy.

2019

Our Story

A journey of growth, faith, and transformative commerce across East Africa.

2019Milestone 1

HBF was founded with a vision to connect local Ethiopian businesses to the booming global Halal economy.

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2021Milestone 2

Hosted the inaugural Halal Business Expo in Addis Ababa, gathering over 500 businesses and international investors.

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2023Milestone 3

Launched the first version of the HBF Digital Directory to digitize the network and foster B2B connections.

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2025Milestone 4

Expanded into 12 countries, transforming into the premier gateway for Halal trade in East Africa.

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To empower businesses in Ethiopia and East Africa by providing the network, knowledge, and tools to succeed in the global Halal economy.

A thriving, interconnected, and sustainable Halal business ecosystem that drives economic growth and prosperity across the region.

Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Innovation. We build trust through transparency and foster collaboration to achieve shared success.

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Join hundreds of verified halal businesses across Ethiopia and the region.