CrescentRating is a Singapore-based company founded in 2008 by Fazal Bahardeen and recognised as a global authority on halal-friendly and Muslim travel solutions. Incubated by T9L in 2014, the company provides ratings, research, training, certification, destination marketing, and advisory services to governments and travel businesses worldwide. CrescentRating co-develops the annual Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) in partnership with Mastercard, a leading global benchmark for halal travel readiness. Backed by funding from Expolanka, CrescentRating leverages data, behavioural insights, and industry intelligence to help Muslim travellers explore the world with confidence and support destinations in serving this fast-growing segment.