In the past, education was deeply rooted in building human character, fostering a connection to the heart, and nurturing a relationship with the Divine. It aimed at creating holistic individuals who balanced intellect with spirituality, ethics, and compassion. Today, however, the educational landscape has shifted dramatically. The focus has veered toward survival and job-oriented learning,…
Bangalore: At just 18, Samaira Hullur has soared into history as India’s youngest commercial pilot, turning childhood dreams into reality. This remarkable achievement by a young girl from Vijayapura, Karnataka, is a testament to perseverance, ambition, and unwavering family support. Samaira’s passion for aviation was sparked early. As a child, she admired the respect pilots…
Mr. Aamir Qutub, an award-winning CEO, tech investor, and AI thought leader, exemplifies the transformative power of resilience and innovation. A proud alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where he served as Honorary Secretary of the Students’ Union in 2011, Aamir’s journey from humble beginnings to global recognition is nothing short of inspirational. From Cleaner…
Archipelago, Southeast Asia’s largest privately-owned hotel management group, has been selected to brand and operate hotels in the Islamic World District (IWD) of Knowledge Economic City (KEC) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Key Highlights • IWD Project: A 6.8 million-square-foot mixed-use development aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by increasing pilgrims and tourists to 30…
Two exceptional coins, a 1,000-year-old Madinah gold dinar and a Julius Caesar assassination memento, will be auctioned this week by Numismatica Genevensis SA in Geneva. Highlights • Madinah Gold Dinar (92 AH / 710 CE): Minted during the reign of Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I, this rare coin symbolizes Madinah’s significance in Islamic history. Starting bid:…
Iran has reached a major milestone in its space program with the successful launch of its first domestically-built space tug, Saman-1, accompanied by a CubeSat and a research payload. The mission took place at the Imam Khomeini Space Launch Terminal in Semnan, using the Simorgh satellite launch vehicle (SLV). Mission Highlights • Launch Vehicle: Simorgh,…
Dr. Somayeh Sohrabi, an Iranian researcher, received special recognition for her innovative project at the 9th BRICS Young Scientists Forum held in Sochi, Russia, from November 25 to 29, 2024. Event Highlights • Participation: Thirty young researchers from BRICS countries Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new members, including Iran, UAE, and Egypt, presented…
The global halal economy has reached a significant milestone, valued at $8 trillion over the past nine years, according to Aylin Sengul, coordinator of the World Halal Summit. Sengul spoke at the Halal Expo 2024 in Istanbul, where she highlighted the rapid growth of the sector. Organized by the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic…
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged a unified global response to combat rising intolerance, racism, and Islamophobia. Speaking at the Strategic Vision Group: Russia-Islamic World meeting, he emphasized the importance of compassion, justice, and humanity in addressing these global challenges. Anwar highlighted the tragedies unfolding in Gaza and the rise of…
Iran’s annual International Qur’an Contest has been recognized as the largest Qur’anic event globally, with participants from over 110 countries. According to Hamid Majidimehr, head of the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization’s Qur’anic Affairs Center, this competition surpasses other international Qur’anic contests, which typically see participation from no more than 70 countries. The 40th edition…
