The Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) for the 2nd consecutive year, has been conferred with Gold at the 31st National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export Awards, acknowledging its role as a key enabler in Sri Lanka’s export economy, held on December 8th, 2023. From L to R: Usama Zaid, Head of Business Development, Mohammed Nafas, Head of Quality Assurance, Aakif A Wahab, Director – …
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Ethiopia Along With Other Four New Member States Officially Joins BRICS
Addis Ababa January 1/2024 (ENA)Today, Ethiopia along with the other four new member countries, officially joined the BRICS, the emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. According to a statement issued by the BRICS today that Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially joined the bloc. Ethiopia’s bid to join the BRICS …
Read More »What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why?
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) – The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. Here are some key facts about the bloc and its members. WHAT IS BRICS? The acronym BRIC, which did not initially include South …
Read More »‘Without work and hope’: Bethlehem’s Christmas economy bleeds from Gaza war
The West Bank city loses Christmas tourism amid daily Israeli raids and the continuing assault on the Gaza Strip. There are no tourists on Bethlehem’s streets and churches have announced the cancellation of all Christmas festivities amid the continuing Israeli assault on Gaza [Mosab Shawer/Al Jazeera] By Mosab Shawer Published On 22 Dec 202322 Dec 2023 Bethlehem, occupied West Bank …
Read More »Is Islamic Banking Really Islamic? An Insider’s view with Harris Irfan
Muslims worldwide have come to the realisation that the prevailing capitalist economic system does not serve us ethically. With its interest-based banking and casino-style financial instruments, a devout believer has no choice but to attempt to escape its haram, even if that hinders the progress and prosperity of our daily lives. In recent years, Islamic finance has been touted …
Read More »Thailand’s Tailored Efforts to Attract Muslim Tourists
Thailand aims to become a top Muslim tourist destination by 2027, focusing on their growing numbers and purchasing power, with over 3 million Muslim tourists visiting last year. The Department of Tourism unveils a five-year plan to enhance services, including halal offerings, to attract Muslim tourists and elevate Thailand’s position among leading Muslim-friendly destinations. Thailand’s goal is to establish itself …
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