The Consultative Summit of Islamic Scholars recently concluded in Istanbul after several days of deliberations aimed at tackling the multifaceted challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah and humanity at large. The conference, which commenced three days prior in Istanbul, Turkey, wrapped up on Tuesday, May 14. Ministers and representatives from various Islamic nations, alongside esteemed scholars…
The University of Malaya (UM) has awarded an honorary doctorate in political science to Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars. This recognition celebrates his remarkable contributions to Islamic diplomacy. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended the ceremony, underscoring the significance of Al-Issa’s…
The US has addressed a recent report about the Muslim community in India, reaffirming its commitment to promoting religious freedom globally. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, “We are deeply committed to promoting and protecting universal respect for the right to freedom of religion or belief for all around the world. We have engaged…
Doha: A unified Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visa, similar to the Schengen visa in Europe, is set to be implemented by the end of this year, enhancing tourism across GCC nations. This announcement was made by Qatar Tourism Chairman H.E. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji during a panel discussion titled “From the Gulf to the…
According to Voice of America, Arab leaders mainly members of the Arab League gathered on Thursday, May 16, in Bahrain’s capital to participate in a meeting focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict. This is the second summit of Arab leaders since the start of Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. The previous meeting of Arab League…
On Saturday, 18 May, approximately 1 million people gathered in London to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, the historic event that resulted in the displacement of nearly 800,000 Palestinians during the establishment of Israel in 1948. The peaceful march, a regular occurrence since the onset of the Gaza war last October, has consistently…
Kazan: On May 16, 2024, the international conference organized by the Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World: A Just Multipolar World Order and Safe Development” began at the IT Park named after Bashir Rameev in Kazan. This event is part of the larger “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2024.” The forum attracted religious and…
In a remarkable feat surpassing economic giants like China, Germany, and the UK, Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a top contender in global economic competitiveness, thanks to the visionary roadmap laid out by Saudi Vision 2030. Spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this transformative journey has marked its eighth anniversary with a series…
The second ministerial meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue, convened in Tashkent, underscored the shared commitment to nurturing a sustainable and forward-looking partnership rooted in mutual interests and common values. With a focus on enhancing trade and investment exchanges, participants emphasized the importance of collaboration in bolstering sustainable supply chains, transportation networks, and access…
The Canadian government, under Justin Trudeau’s leadership, is exploring measures to enhance accessibility to homeownership for its Muslim community by introducing alternative financing products such as ‘halal mortgages.’ These mortgages align with Islamic principles, which prohibit the charging of interest, seen as exploitative and unjust. In consultation with financial service providers, the government aims to…
