The Muslim 500 has unveiled its 2025 edition, highlighting the most influential Muslims globally. This year, prominent advocates for Palestine have been honored as the Man and Woman of the Year. The list, compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan, ranks King Abdullah II of Jordan as the most influential Muslim. Following…
The 12th session of the ICESCO Islamic World Heritage Committee has officially commenced in Shusha, named the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024. Attendees began their visit with tours of various cultural heritage sites in the region. Aydin Karimov, the Special Representative of the Azerbaijani President, welcomed participants and expressed optimism for a productive…
Restoration efforts are ongoing at the ancient Temple of Hecate in Lagina, southwestern Türkiye, a 3,000-year-old site significant in pagan beliefs. The project, led by Professor Bilal Sogut, involves reassembling the upper structures of the temple’s columns. The site, located in Mugla province, is the largest known sacred area dedicated to the goddess Hecate. Sogut…
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…
