Prof. Rafikul Islam, a distinguished academic from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Aliah University. Originally from Bengal, Prof. Islam holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Calcutta and a PhD in Operations Research from IIT Kharagpur. Known for his extensive contributions to…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s premier startup and SME forum, concluded with groundbreaking agreements totaling over SAR 35 billion (USD 9 billion). Organized by Monsha’at, the Kingdom’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, the event showcased Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing entrepreneurship. Held from November 5-9 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Biban24 attracted a…
Rabat: The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) has called on the international community to intensify efforts to raise awareness about the critical role of scientific diplomacy in fostering peace and advancing global knowledge. The organization emphasized the need for increased cooperation to elevate the quality of scientific research, given the pivotal role…
A Surge in Mosque Construction The Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, recently declared during the opening of a new mosque that the Taliban constructs dozens of mosques annually. His statement aimed to reinforce the Taliban’s commitment to religious devotion. The Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs also reported that 29…
Iran’s exports to Islamic countries have grown by 17% since the start of the Iranian calendar year on March 20, according to Mahdi Eslampanah, head of the National Standard Organisation. Speaking at the 18th National Quality Awards ceremony, Eslampanah attributed this success to enhanced foreign trade initiatives and the strengthening of a unified approach among…
The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched SARA, an innovative AI-powered digital human, to redefine travel experiences in the Kingdom. Presented as a brand ambassador, travel companion, and personal concierge, SARA marks a groundbreaking move in the tourism industry. A Global First Saudi Arabia claims SARA is the first AI digital human travel companion developed for…
Libya is set to host the 45th session of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) Executive Council in Tripoli in January 2025, marking a milestone in its contributions to Islamic educational and cultural development. The agreement to hold the summit was formalized in Rabat, Morocco, through a signing ceremony between Libya’s Permanent…
Baku: The Faith Pavilion at COP29, organized by the Muslim Council of Elders, witnessed the launch of the “Women, Faith, and Climate” global alliance. This initiative aims to mobilize women religious leaders worldwide to combat climate change and amplify women-led climate action efforts. The alliance brings together over 50 women religious leaders from eight major…
Hyderabad: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) held a three-day national conclave in Wadi-e-Huda, Hyderabad, from November 15–17, 2024. The event, attended by over 15,000 members, focused on pressing local, national, and international issues, culminating in resolutions addressing key challenges. Addressing Communal Tensions JIH expressed grave concern over the rising communal violence in India, highlighting attacks on individuals,…
New Delhi: Veteran journalist Syed Khalid Husain has been awarded the Singapore Community Long Service Award by the People’s Association (PA), a statutory board established in 1960 to foster multicultural harmony and active citizenry in Singapore. Husain, originally from India, has had an illustrious 47-year career in English and Urdu journalism across India, the UAE,…
