The Sri Lankan embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority of Sri Lanka, successfully organized the first ever participation of ten Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products, at the 41st edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024 held in Riyadh from October 21 to 24 2024. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi …
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Hong Kong looking to expand halal food options to attract Muslim travellers
Hong Kong is tapping the Muslim market to diversify its stagnant economy. It’s looking at providing more halal dining options to draw more travellers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia. With the policy address less than two weeks away, the community is urging the government to provide funding to help them expedite the shift. Currently, fewer than 1% of the …
Read More »Mandarina Colombo adjudged as ‘Leading City Hotel’ at STATA in Nepal
Mandarina Colombo was adjudged as the Leading City Hotel, at South Asian Travel Awards 2024 (SATA), which was held recently in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mandarina Colombo offers the perfect blend of attractive charm and modern luxury. With 80 elegant rooms, the ‘On the Eleventh’ restaurant, banquets, meeting rooms, Marigold Café and infinity pool and delivers exceptional experience to all guests. This …
Read More »Malaysia : No need for Muslim-owned eateries to get halal cert as they are bound by Islamic rules on halal and ‘haram’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Umno’s ulama council today said that it is unnecessary for Muslim-owned eateries to be required to obtain halal certification from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) as they are already bound by Islamic rules concerning halal and haram. In a Facebook post, the council’s deputy president, Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, stated that Muslim-owned businesses should …
Read More »Shari’ah Compliant Securities Screening Methodology in Sri Lanka
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Read More »Amana Bank recognised as Best Islamic Bank in South Asia
Amana Bank has been honored with the title of “Best Islamic Bank in South Asia 2024” at the Brands Review Magazine Awards 2024, affirming the Bank’s leadership status amongst regional peer banks while also demonstrating its success story of promoting non-interest based financing in the region. Managing Director/CEO of Amana Bank Mohamed Azmeer stated, “Having maintained a strong track record …
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