UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), successor to ESMA
United Arab Emirates · moiat.gov.ae/en/programs/halal
| Poultry | Cattle | Lamb, sheep & goat |
|---|---|---|
| Doubtful | Doubtful | Doubtful |
From their own published policy
A Muslim or a non-Muslim (who is a Jew or a Christian) Slaughterer of a permitted-toeat controlled animal performs by Cutting of the throat (Dhabh), slaughtering (Nahr) or Immolation ’Al ‘Aqr’1 in the case of an uncontrolled animal, using a permitted slaughtering tool or machine for the sake and in the name of Allah alone
slaughter · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
4.2.1 The slaughterer must be an adult and mature Muslim or a non-Muslim (who is a Jew or a Christian), not pagans, irreligious, atheists, magi, apostates, and other unbelievers.
kitabiyy · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
It is not recommended to use any methods leading to loss of consciousness for animals, but if it is necessary to use them with the aim of reducing the animal's feeling of pain during slaughter, then controlled methods may be used within limited requirements and conditions
stunning · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
4.5.1 It is absolutely forbidden to use any method of loss of consciousness that results in death or heart stop of the animal, or reducing the amount of bleeding before the slaughter, or increasing the suffering or torture of the animal.
stunning limit · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
4.6.3 The Slaughterer must say the Basmalah before operating the automatic knife on every group of poultry that continues to be slaughtered.
machine · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
5.3 Halal certification bodies must carry out periodic and continuous monitoring of slaughterhouses, and to this end they may take appropriate measures and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements contained in this standard.
monitoring · agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/ImportRegulations/UAE%20Updated%20Technical%
Checked Sep 22, 2026 · confidence high · allows kitabiyy slaughter
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