Azerbaijan is advancing its green energy transition by attracting foreign investments and launching its first 100-kilowatt floating solar plant on Lake Boyukshor near Baku, funded by the Asian Development Bank. Opened in July, the plant is projected to generate over 160,000 kilowatt-hours annually. This strategic move, ahead of the COP29 global climate summit in Baku,…
At a celebration marking Saudi National Day, Paknejad, head of the joint Iran-Saudi economic committee, extended warm congratulations to the Saudi government and people. He highlighted Iran’s commitment to deepening relations with Saudi Arabia under the leadership of President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing that cooperation between the two key Persian Gulf nations is essential for regional…
Türkiye has introduced a comprehensive plan to increase its exports to Islamic countries, particularly Gulf nations, with which it has deepened trade and cultural ties. Under the ‘Export Development Strategy with Islamic Countries,’ announced by the Ministry of Trade, the goal is to raise the share of exports to Islamic countries from 26% to 30%.…
President Joko Widodo inaugurated the Indonesia Islamic Financial Center (IIFC) in Jakarta, a new hub aimed at bolstering the country’s Shariah economy and positioning Indonesia as a global leader in the halal industry. Home to Indonesia’s largest Islamic bank, Bank Syariah Indonesia, the center will support sectors like halal tourism, food, and Muslim fashion. Ranked…
DUBAI (WAM): The 10th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) highlights climate finance as a central theme, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing global climate resilience. Organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), the summit aims to address the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his religious purification initiative with a visit to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei during a two-day trip on September 3-4, 2024. This visit follows his recent inaugurations of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and another temple in Dubai, UAE. During his trip, Modi met with Brunei’s…
A new exhibition, The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World, is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). It showcases over 250 works of art and artefacts, revealing the deep connection between Islamic culinary traditions and artistic expression. The exhibit spans centuries of history and geography, from royal banquets in…
The “All Women Summit, Tirana,” held from September 10-14 in Albania, gathered over 120 women to discuss Afghanistan’s future, but it faced controversy over two articles in the final resolution. The resolution highlighted Afghanistan’s worsening human rights conditions, particularly for women under Taliban rule, and proposed creating a “Women’s Political Charter for Afghanistan’s Future.” However,…
Muslims across the globe are marking the birth anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the sixth Shia Imam, Jafar al-Sadiq (AS). The Prophet’s birthday is celebrated by both Shia and Sunni Muslims, with Shias commemorating it on the 17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal and Sunnis on the 12th. This day is also significant for Shia Muslims…
NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made a significant advancement in bilateral relations by signing a landmark nuclear agreement focused on peaceful nuclear energy collaboration. Finalized during a high-level meeting between officials from both nations, this agreement marks a crucial development in their energy partnerships. The accord facilitates cooperation in nuclear…
