JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia saw the signing of 13 agreements at a special event in Makkah, boosting its halal industry leadership by expanding investment, strengthening certification standards, and enhancing food production. Announced during the second edition of the Makkah Halal Forum, held from Feb. 25 to 27, the deals included partnerships between the Halal Products Development Co., a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, and Al-Watania Poultry, Golden Chicken Farms Co., and Ajlan & Bros Holding Group.