Category: World News
Islamic Shariah-Compliant Digital Bank launched in UAE
The UAE is set to be home to what is claimed as the world's first fully Islamic Shariah-compliant digital bank. Set up by Zurich Capital Funds Group a [...]
WHO Includes Madinah Among World’s Healthiest Cities
The World Health organization (WHO) has declared Madinah Munawarrah as one of the heathiest cities in the world, according to a report appearing in Th [...]
Fight against violent extremism a ‘war of ideas’, says Muslim World League chief
JEDDAH: Winning the war of ideas is as important as military confrontation in overcoming violent extremism worldwide, the secretary-general of the Mus [...]
Tehran welcomes Saudi initiative for peace with Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry recently welcomed recent remarks by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on relations between Tehran and Riyadh. “Iran and S [...]
Saudi Arabia’s impressive Rank in World Happiness Report 2021
The World Happiness Report 2021, published recently by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranked 95 countries in its happiness index. T [...]
Biden sends greetings to Muslims for Ramzan
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in the US. “Jill and I send our warmest gree [...]
United Arab Emirates names its first female Astronaut
The United Arab Emirates has named the next two astronauts in its space programme, including the country's first female astronaut. Sheikh Mohammed [...]
New Journal Launched from London
The Muslim Institute has launched The Critical Muslim, a quarterly magazine of ideas and issues showcasing ground-breaking thinking on Islam and what [...]
Women join Saudi Security Forces
Thirty women were recruited as privates at the Passport Department's offices at border crossings like King Fahd Causeway and Salwa border point in the [...]
Princess Tower enters Guinness Records
The 107-storey-tall Princess Tower in Dubai has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest residential building. Measuring 4 [...]