Mr Hafiz Maqsood Ahmed is a veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Halal Times, a leading digital media platform covering the global halal economy, Islamic finance, and the broader Islamic economic ecosystem. With over 30 years of experience in journalism, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of media and the Islamic economy, earning recognition as a consistent and credible voice in the field. Under his leadership, The Halal Times has grown into a prominent digital platform publishing news and analysis on global halal markets, Islamic finance, and related sectors, reaching an international audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders. His editorial coverage spans halal certification, food integrity, Islamic banking, ethical consumerism, and emerging market trends. Beyond reporting, he actively engages industry leaders and experts, positioning the platform as a space for dialogue and insight within the global halal economy.