MWL to Host Global Conference on Islamic Unity in Makkah Riyadh: The Muslim World League (MWL) has expressed profound gratitude to King Salman for his patronage of the upcoming Global Conference for Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects, scheduled to take place on March 6-7 in Makkah during Ramadan. MWL Secretary-General Mohammad…
Manama, Bahrain: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for unity among Muslim nations to combat sectarianism at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference (IIDC). He stressed that divisions weaken political cooperation and hinder global solidarity, particularly on issues like Palestine and Syria. Anwar aligned his message with Al Azhar’s Grand Imam, urging leaders to reject religious fanaticism…
Tehran (MNA): Iranian knowledge-based companies have exported $2.5 billion worth of products internationally, according to Touraj Amraei, Deputy CEO for Knowledge-Based Companies in Development Affairs. Speaking at a meeting in Tehran focused on Uzbekistan, Amraei highlighted the key role of knowledge-based firms in expanding exports. Out of 10,000 such companies in Iran, around 1,500 are…
Tehran (MNA): Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, is in negotiations with Iran to construct another nuclear power plant, CEO Alexey Likhachev announced at the Future Technologies Forum. “We see Iran actively advancing its nuclear energy sector. In response, we are accelerating our efforts and engaging in large-scale negotiations to determine the next site for nuclear…
Manchester: The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) in Manchester stands as one of Europe’s leading institutions celebrating Muslim contributions to history, science, and culture. Housed in a historic Gothic building, the centre serves as both a sanctuary and an educational hub, especially amid rising hate crimes and hostility. “We want to showcase and shout from…
Jeddah (SPA): The 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World concluded in Jeddah with the adoption of the Jeddah Declaration. Hosted by Saudi Arabia and co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the conference focused on “The Impact of Culture on Social and…
Manama: Bahrain celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week, emphasizing its longstanding commitment to religious coexistence, tolerance, and peace under the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Officials highlighted Bahrain’s unique model of religious freedom, where individuals of all faiths practice freely in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Leaders and community…
Doha: French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his pride in welcoming Morocco as the first-ever foreign guest of honor at the International Agriculture Show (SIA) in Paris, marking a historic milestone in the event’s 61-year history. “We are very happy and very proud to have Morocco as the guest of honor,” Macron stated before inaugurating the…
KARACHI: Majyd Aziz, former President of the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has proposed the introduction of a single visa for all 57 member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), initially targeting businessmen. He presented this idea during his keynote address on “Business Tourism as…
The New York State Senate has officially designated February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day, a move welcomed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Introduced by Senator Roxanne Persaud, the resolution aims to promote religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and international solidarity. Now in its 12th year, World Hijab Day serves as a global platform…
