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The Sinbad Project: A Bid to Change The Way Muslims Travel

As a halal travel platform, the Sinbad HostGuide™ network hopes to provide a space for travel tours and guides, tips for Muslims visiting a new country, and information on halal restaurants and hotels.In an attempt to change the way millennial Muslims travel, a group of young entrepreneurs are hoping to bring together a global phenomenon of open-minded, traveling Muslims who want to …

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Emerging economies turning to gold as financial system crash expected

Source: RT Countries around the world are turning to gold as uncertainty about the global economy rises. Trade wars and the aggressive policies of the United States are making emerging economies withdraw from dollar assets, analysts told RT.In the near future we can witness a big change in the rules of the game. At the beginning of the year, developing …

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Online booking launched for long-distance private buses

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has launched an online booking facility for long distance private buses starting from Colombo with effect from October 1. The Transport Ministry said passengers who travelled long distances would now have the opportunity of booking seats online through the website www.ntcbooking.lk. This facility was launched by Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva at the Ministry …

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Indonesia’s Citilink cabin crew fly high with hijab uniform

The new uniform, which comes in dark green and lime green colors, was designed by an Indonesian designer, Luis Vioni. About 185 out of Citilink’s 750 female flight attendants wear headscarves in their daily lives. JAKARTA: Women flight attendants on Indonesia’s low-cost Citilink airline have been given the option of wearing uniforms featuring a headscarf design. “We came up with …

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The rise and rise of ‘halal’ business

When Kerim Ture placed his first order for a batch of long-sleeved tunics that could be worn by Muslim women, the manufacturers producing them demanded payment upfront, apparently convinced the venture would fail and Ture would be left unable to pay them. The Turkish entrepreneur quickly proved that their scepticism was unfounded, and he was back shortly afterwards to place …

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From halal meal boxes to modest menswear: Top UK Islamic economy trends for 2018

LONDON: Gone are the days where “halal” shopping referred only to a trip to the local butchers to ask for a special cut. Muslims across the world are increasingly product-savvy, seeking out the latest consumer products that also fit their religious beliefs, spelling a boom in the so-called Islamic economy. The year ahead ushers in trends for modest garb for …

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