Nearly 1.8 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan, Iran, and other countries in the past 12 months, according to the country’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The ministry reported recently that a total of 1,779,603 refugees have come back to their homeland, with efforts underway to support their reintegration. Mawlavi Abdul Rahman…
ABUL(Xinhua): More than 130,000 Afghan women are currently participating in women-owned businesses across Afghanistan, according to a recent report by local media. Since the Afghan caretaker government assumed power in August 2021, over 2,500 female entrepreneurs have secured business licenses, while thousands more continue their business activities without formal licenses, as reported by TOLOnews recently.…
In the modern world, the concept of Loyalty and Disavowal an integral part of Islamic jurisprudence has been increasingly manipulated by global powers and misguided scholars to sow division within the Muslim community. This vital principle, which traditionally emphasizes allegiance to the faith and disassociation from harmful influences, is now being exploited as a tool…
The French leftist coalition has emerged as the leading force in the legislative elections held on July 8, outpacing a strong surge from the far-right but falling short of securing a majority. In a significant development, an alliance between French Muslims and left-wing parties helped elect 19 Muslim lawmakers to the Parliament, including 12 women,…
TOKYO: Japan’s department stores and shopping malls are increasingly installing prayer rooms to cater to the growing number of Muslim visitors, driven by a weakened yen and increased travel from Islamic countries. At Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza department store, a dedicated “prayer room” has become a popular spot, with visitors lining up to use the space,…
Riyadh: The Kingdom’s Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority has reported the successful planting of more than 1.2 million trees and shrubs in the first half of 2024, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This initiative is a crucial part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to reintroduce indigenous wild plants into the…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has provided a record $130 billion in aid relief, making it one of the top three global donors of development and humanitarian aid. The Kingdom’s history of aid dates back to the mid-20th century under King Abdulaziz, beginning with support for flood victims in Punjab in 1950 and establishing a major school…
Johns Hopkins medical school will offer tuition-free education to most students starting fall, thanks to a $1 billion donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The gift covers tuition, living expenses, and fees for students from families earning up to $175,000 annually, significantly lowering financial barriers in medical education. The initiative aims to diversify the healthcare workforce and…
The pursuit of innovation and advancement has long been a defining characteristic of the West, while the Middle East has struggled to keep pace in scientific and technological progress. This disparity is evident when examining the origins of everyday inventions and significant advancements. The Nobel Prize history from 1901 to 2023 illustrates this gap starkly,…
The Malaysia-based Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) announced on Wednesday its plans to develop a technical note on financial inclusion, aiming to expand the reach of sharia-compliant banking to low-income consumers. As one of the primary standard-setting bodies for Islamic finance, the IFSB’s technical note will address regulatory issues including Islamic microfinance, financial technology, and…
