AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL URGES FRENCH LAWMAKERS TO REJECT BILL BANNING HEADSCARVES IN SPORTS

Wed 19 February 2025: Amnesty International has called on French lawmakers to reject a bill that seeks to ban headscarves and other religious symbols in sports competitions. The bill, which proposes banning clothing and symbols displaying religious affiliation in all sports disciplines in France, will be debated in the French Senate this week. Amnesty International […]

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KNIFEMAN ATTACKS QURAN BURNER OUTSIDE TURKISH EMBASSY IN LONDON

Fri 14 February 2025: A man filmed burning the Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in central London was attacked by a passer-by armed with a knife. In dramatic scenes, one suspect with a rucksack and hood up is seen holding a holy book of Islam which is ablaze. Footage posted online cuts to him lying on the road, where he is […]

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ARAB, ISLAMIC NATIONS INTENSIFY CONTACTS ON GAZA

Wed 12 February 2025: Arab and Muslim nations have intensified contacts on the Gaza situation amid US President Donald Trump‘s plan to “take over” the besieged enclave and forcibly remove Palestinians. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke to Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim over the phone late Tuesday to discuss the latest situation in Gaza. The two leaders discussed the latest situation […]

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POPE FRANCIS SAYS WATCHING ‘MAJOR CRISIS’ OF MASS DEPORTATIONS IN US

Tue 11 February 2025: Pope Francis has criticised Trump’s push to carry out what the US president has called the largest deportation operation in US history. In a letter to US bishops, the pope affirmed the right of people to seek shelter and safety in other lands and said he was concerned with what is going on […]

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NICHE TO MAINSTREAM: EVOLUTION OF HALAL TOURISM IN GLOBAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY

Sun 09 February 2025: Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032.  The Halal and Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032, up from $256.5bn in 2023, according to industry predictions, with popular tourist destinations launching various initiatives to cash in on the rise in demand. International Muslim […]

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SAUDI REEF LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO BOOST RURAL TOURISM IN MADINAH

Sat 08 February 2025: The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) will launch a three-day initiative in Madinah tomorrow to promote winter tourism and highlight the beauty of the Saudi countryside. Saudi Reef Assistant Secretary-General for Media and Communication Majed Al-Buraikan said the initiative aims to support rural communities and showcase Madinah’s diverse tourism, […]

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THE AGA KHAN, SPIRITUAL LEADER OF ISMAILI MUSLIMS, DIES AGED 88

Wed 05 February 2025: Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world. The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community and known for his development work around the world, has died in Lisbon aged 88. According to the Aga Khan Development Network, an announcement […]

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