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JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market, held recently at Hayy Jameel in collaboration between Azka Foods and Art Jameel, connected the wider Jeddah community with local vendors and farmers dedicated to sustainability and ethical food practices. The event held May 24 and 25 provided visitors with the opportunity to enjoy farm-fresh produce, eco-friendly products, and specialized programs showcasing the region’s agricultural diversity. The market featured a diverse array of farmers and producers from around the Kingdom including Aysh Academy, Abazeer, Naqwat Al-Nanaa Farm, Ghiras Alsahra, Manahil Al-Magrabi, Alnahal Aljwal, Zaki Salem Farms, Al-Sadan Farm, Bee Ways, Honest, Wild Figra Honey, Nada…
Federal Police have been called in after an Islamic group called for Muslims to be executed if they leave the religion.At Bankstown Public library on Saturday a leader of the fundamentalist, Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir made the confronting declaration.Now the group could be banned in Australia.When asked, “Do you want to kill ex-Muslims?”, it is alleged that Uthman Badar, Hizb ut-Tahrir leader replied: “In Islam is clear that apostates do attract capital punishment, we don’t shy away from that.”When it is alleged that Uthman Badar, Hizb ut-Tahrir leader, replied to the question: The group may now be banned. Source: 7…
WASHINGTON, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th May, 2024) Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a surge in urgently needed humanitarian assistance for the suffering Palestinians in the war-torn enclave who, he said, were being pushed from one location to another in search of safety.Addressing the 49th Convention organized by Muslim bodies — ICNA and MAS — in Baltimore, Maryland, he urged the United States to demonstrate leadership in ensuring the implementation of two-state solution to resolve the deadly middle East crisis. The annual three-day convention…
JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market, held recently at Hayy Jameel in collaboration between Azka Foods and Art Jameel, connected the wider Jeddah community with local vendors and farmers dedicated to sustainability and ethical food practices. The event held May 24 and 25 provided visitors with the opportunity to enjoy farm-fresh produce, eco-friendly products, and specialized programs showcasing the region’s agricultural diversity. The market featured a diverse array of farmers and producers from around the Kingdom including Aysh Academy, Abazeer, Naqwat Al-Nanaa Farm, Ghiras Alsahra, Manahil Al-Magrabi, Alnahal Aljwal, Zaki Salem Farms, Al-Sadan Farm, Bee Ways, Honest, Wild Figra Honey, Nada…
JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market, held recently at Hayy Jameel in collaboration between Azka Foods and Art Jameel, connected the wider Jeddah community with local vendors and farmers dedicated to sustainability and ethical food practices. The event held May 24 and 25 provided visitors with the opportunity to enjoy farm-fresh produce, eco-friendly products, and specialized programs showcasing the region’s agricultural diversity. The market featured a diverse array of farmers and producers from around the Kingdom including Aysh Academy, Abazeer, Naqwat Al-Nanaa Farm, Ghiras Alsahra, Manahil Al-Magrabi, Alnahal Aljwal, Zaki Salem Farms, Al-Sadan Farm, Bee Ways, Honest, Wild Figra Honey, Nada…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Chief of the Presidential Staff (KSP) Moeldoko encouraged Islamic boarding schools, or pesantren, to help drive the national agricultural sector in order to realize food independence.Moeldoko made the statement in an audience with the management of the Tebuireng Pesantren Alumni Association at the Bina Graha Building here on Monday.”I agree that pesantren are the centers of mobilizing Indonesian farmers and agriculture,” Moeldoko noted in a press release received here on Monday.He affirmed that pesantren not only function as educational and religious institutions, but they can also increase their role in economic empowerment, such as in the agricultural…
Muslims drawn from different parts of the region and outside Uganda attending the Ijtimah Muslim Da’Wa conference in Moroto. PHOTO URN Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Muslim in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded the establishment of a Regional Center from Islamic partners to strengthen their religion. This request was made during the annual Muslim Da’Wa conference-Ijtima held from May 24 to May 26, 2024, at Kakoliye Moslem Primary School in Moroto Municipality. The conference attracted over 3,000 Muslim from various parts of the region and beyond. It was aimed at reminding Muslims of the teachings of Prophet Mohammed and…
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has announced its partnership with Pakistan-based 1LINK in order to enable customers to transfer funds in an optimised manner. Following this announcement, the collaboration between the Raqami Islamic Digital Bank and 1LINK will enable RIDBL customers and users to transfer funds to over 32 banks and financial institutions, while also providing them with the possibility to make payments to over 2.500 companies and firms at the same time. In addition, both enterprises will focus on meeting the needs, preferences, and demands of clients in an ever-evolving market, while also prioritising the process of remaining compliant with…
Brussels, May 26 (QNA) – HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated, on Sunday in Brussels, in the meeting of the Ministerial Committee assigned by Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit regarding the developments in the Gaza Strip with European Foreign Ministers and representatives of European countries to discuss the pressing need to end the war in the Strip and take the necessary measures to implement the two-state solution. This meeting was held as a continuation of the meeting hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April, on efforts to implement the two-state solution,…
WASHINGTON , May 27 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a surge in urgently needed humanitarian assistance for the suffering Palestinians in the war-torn enclave who, he said, were being pushed from one location to another in search of safety. Addressing the 49th Convention organized by Muslim bodies — ICNA and MAS — in Baltimore, Maryland, he urged the United States to demonstrate leadership in ensuring the implementation of two-state solution to resolve the deadly Middle East crisis. The annual three-day convention is being attended by thousands of…
JAKARTA – Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Moeldoko expressed his support for Islamic boarding schools (ponpes) whose role was increased in economic empowerment, including the agricultural sector.Moeldoko said that Islamic boarding schools are not only an educational and religious broadcasting institution, but can also be empowered to face various challenges in the food sector.” “ I agree that pesantren will become a center of gravity in moving Indonesian farmers and agriculture,” said Moeldoko in an audience with the management of the Tebuireng Alumni Association at the Bina Graha Building, Jakarta, in a statement, Monday 27 May.Moeldoko believes, by maximizing the…
KARACHI: Saylani has decided to establish an Islamic school system for Muslim children in the US. For this purpose, a five-member education committee has been formed in Houston, Texas, comprising four members from Texas and one from Chicago. Additionally, Saylani outlets have been established at the Ayesha Mosque on Devon Avenue in Chicago and at the Faizan-e-Ayesha Mosque in New York. These details were announced by the founder and chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Bashir Farooq Qadri, upon his return from a 21-day tour of the USA and Turkey, while speaking to Saylani CEO Madani Bashir Farooq Qadri…
DP World and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have embarked on the construction of a new SAR900 million ($250 million) logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port. The project aims to enhance trade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider region by providing advanced storage and distribution facilities. The greenfield facility, spanning 415,000 square meters, will include 185,000 square meters of warehousing space and a sprawling multi-purpose storage yard, making it the largest integrated logistics park in the Kingdom. With a capacity for over 390,000 pallet positions, the park will facilitate the seamless flow of goods to and from Jeddah.…
AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank, has officially launched in Malaysia on May 26. It’s the second digital bank to launch in Malaysia, following GXBank, which we’ve covered here. With over four decades of history in Malaysia, you likely recognise the AEON brand as the supermarket chain with outlets across the country. One of the five digital banking licence holders awarded by the Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia, AEON Bank commenced operation early this year in January, offering Shariah-compliant digital financial solutions. At launch, AEON Bank is already offering quite the range of personal banking digital product…
KARACHI: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of international trade and economic cooperation. Spanning infrastructure projects, energy ventures, and economic zones, CPEC aims to bolster connectivity and development between China and Pakistan, while also potentially benefiting neighbouring regions. It is predicted that CPEC will result in the creation of upwards of 2 million direct and indirect jobs by 2030, and could add up to 2.5 percentage points to the country’s annual economic growth. At present, the estimated interest-based loan component of CPEC payable to Chinese commercial banks is around $10 billion, while bilateral…
AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank, has officially launched in Malaysia on May 26. It’s the second digital bank to launch in Malaysia, following GXBank, which we’ve covered here. With over four decades of history in Malaysia, you likely recognise the AEON brand as the supermarket chain with outlets across the country. One of the five digital banking licence holders awarded by the Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia, AEON Bank commenced operation early this year in January, offering Shariah-compliant digital financial solutions. At launch, AEON Bank is already offering quite the range of personal banking digital product…
KARACHI: Saylani has decided to establish an Islamic school system for Muslim children in the US. For this purpose, a five-member education committee has been formed in Houston, Texas, comprising four members from Texas and one from Chicago. Additionally, Saylani outlets have been established at the Ayesha Mosque on Devon Avenue in Chicago and at the Faizan-e-Ayesha Mosque in New York. These details were announced by the founder and chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Bashir Farooq Qadri, upon his return from a 21-day tour of the USA and Turkey, while speaking to Saylani CEO Madani Bashir Farooq Qadri…
The claim that the West’s operations against the Islamic extremist groups had succeeded was highly exaggerated and premature. Those who are at the forefront of the Islamic campaign see it as the effort to save their religion. They have found new reasons and tools to continue with their activities. The exceptionally bloody response to the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 has destroyed the Gaza Strip and killed more than 35,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. This has provided another reason for the Islamic extremists to continue with their operations. The March 2024 attack on a concert…
SHAH ALAM: Aeon Bank (M) Bhd officially launched its digital bank today, making it the first Islamic digital bank in Malaysia. Chief executive officer Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz said the bank aims to offer safe, simplified and inclusive shariah-compliant digital banking solutions to all Malaysians, such as savings accounts, retirement savings plans, various borrowing options, and payment services. “This will allow us to offer financial services to our customers comprehensively. The purpose of our business is to bring finances closer to everyone, helping us achieve our mission,” she told a press conference in conjunction with the public launch…
A Sydney Islamic extremist who repeatedly refused to stand for four District Court judges during multiple criminal cases, including alleged attempted murder and car theft, is finally facing contempt of court charges.Last Friday Milad bin Ahmad-Shah al-Ahmadzai refused to stand for Judge Jane Culver then turned his back to pray and shouted at he during his sentencing for a ram raid. Picture: AAPMilad bin Ahmad-Shah al-Ahmadzai’s behaviour in court escalated since May 2014 when he refused to stand for District Court Judge Ian McClintock when pleading guilty to threatening to slit an ASIO officer’s throat.Last Friday he refused to stand…
Starting with personal banking services before moving on to small businesses Points can be converted to cash and credited to customer’s AEON Bank account AEON Bank (M) Bhd announced its public launch on 26 May, making its mark as Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank. It joins GX Bank and Boost-RHB Digital Bank with two other digital banks yet to launch. The KAF Investment Bank consortium and, SEA Ltd-YTL Digital Capital consortium have not launched their services yet.AEON Bank is starting off with personal banking services such as Savings Account-i, Savings Pots with customisable optimisation features, budgeting tools, with more to…
LAHORE: In a momentous event that promises to deepen cultural ties and enrich the world of Islamic art, Muhammad Saad Al Rumihi, Chief Executive of the Qatar Islamic Art Museum, visited the Alhamra Art Museum Cultural Complex. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Chairman Alhamra Razi Ahmed and Executive Director Sarah Rashid, setting the stage for a fruitful collaboration between the two esteemed institutions.The visit was marked by an engaging discussion with high officials and members of the Alhamra Artists Council, where they delved into literary, cultural, and historical themes. This vibrant exchange highlighted the mutual dedication to preserving and…
Ammon News – The “Invest in Digital Economy” forum, organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), commenced on Sunday in Amman.Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Ahmed Hanandeh inaugurated the event on behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The forum’s objective is to establish institutional guidelines for advancing the digital economy in Jordan and other member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).Participants include government representatives, leading experts and researchers in the digital economy, international body representatives, senior business figures from OIC member states, and small investors specializing in…
LAHORE: In a momentous event that promises to deepen cultural ties and enrich the world of Islamic art, Muhammad Saad Al Rumihi, Chief Executive of the Qatar Islamic Art Museum, visited the Alhamra Art Museum Cultural Complex. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Chairman Alhamra Razi Ahmed and Executive Director Sarah Rashid, setting the stage for a fruitful collaboration between the two esteemed institutions. The visit was marked by an engaging discussion with high officials and members of the Alhamra Artists Council, where they delved into literary, cultural, and historical themes. This vibrant exchange highlighted the mutual dedication to preserving…
26 / 05 / 2024 – 13:51:48 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan has met with the Acting President of Iran. The Acting President pointed out the effective role of the martyred President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of our country in promoting the relations and cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the Islamic and neighbouring countries and stated, “This approach will continue as the basic strategy of the Islamic Republic of Iran”. Speaking in the meeting with Mr Hussein Awad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan before noon this Sunday, Dr Mohammad Mokhber appreciated the…