December, 2011

• 7 December

  A Glimpse into Islamic Banking Software Systems by Mr. Muath Mubarak

  The evolution and development of Information Systems  (IS) in the banking sector can be traced back to the 1800s, from the introduction of the telegraphic system in the US. Today, sophisticated systems and state of the art technology are widely used in the banking sector, and multi-channel banking makes it much easier and less rushed for us all. The emerging …

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• 7 December

  False Perceptions Underpin Anti-Migrant Sentiments By Thalif Deen

  

  UNITED NATIONS, Dec 6, 2011 (IPS) – The rising tide of anti-migrant sentiment worldwide is caused primarily by the biased, polarised and negative debate on migration, according to a new study released here. In its latest World Migration Report released Tuesday, the Geneva- based International Organization for Migration (IOM) said people in destination countries tend to significantly overestimate the size of the …

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• 6 December

  Iran is not Iraq By Yvonne Ridley

  I felt quite uneasy when our man in Tehran, Dominick Chilcott, said the attack on the British Embassy was state-supported.  What doesn't he understand about people power? Surely he should have learned a lesson from the Arab Spring that when angry people rebel it's impossible to stop them.  To say the Iranian police stood by and did nothing when our …

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• 5 December

  SL only non-Muslim country which broadcasts Azan – AHM Azwer, MP

  

  “Sri Lanka is the only non-Muslim, country which allows broadcasting of Azam-Call for Prayers – daily in the national radio, said Al Haj. A.H.M. Azwer, Member of Parliament. He was addressing the Opening Sessions of the world Muslim Congress Conference at Hotel Ramada on last Sunday. Dr. Al Haj. M.H. Mohamed Senior Vice President, Motamar Al-Alam-Al-Islami and Chairman – Sri …

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• 5 December

  Well Known Movie Actor Changed And follow Simple Muslim Family Life Masha’allah

  Queenie Padilla interviewed after performing hajj in Makkah Saudi Arabia. Queenie Padilla is a daughter of the famous celebrity Robin Padilla who has also Embraced Islam. MANILA, Philippines — Actress Queenie Padilla has quit show business for her Muslim religion. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Padilla said she finds inner peace and direction in life in Islam. "Islam is …

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• 5 December

  All Eyes on Israel After Second Iranian Blast By Sheera Frenkel, Jerusalem

  

  CLOUDS of smoke billowed above the city of Isfahan – evidence that the latest strike against Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program had hit its target.  The second blast in as many weeks at an atomic or missile facility has sparked Iranian denials and claims of accidents, but a new phase in efforts to destroy its nuclear ambitions is said to …

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• 5 December

  Kayani declares war on ‘Nato aggressors’

  ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday suspended command and chain system to counter any aggression on borders. Reliable sources said General Kayani suspended the command and chain system in order to enable the senior officers on the posts to take appropriate action if Pakistani forces come under attack.  The Chief of the Army Staff …

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