Israeli Forces Demolish Camps in West Bank
The narrow alleyways of Tulkarem’s refugee camps in the occupied West Bank have given way to wide concrete arteries as Israeli military …
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Pro-Palestinian Rally at White House Ahead of Israeli PM Visit
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the White House on Sunday, waving flags and chanting slogans to protest …
NC Halal Recalls Lamb Carcasses
RALEIGH, N.C. — NC Halal, a meat processing facility based in Mount Olive, has announced a voluntary recall of all whole lamb carcasses processed on …
Establishing a Halal Industry Authority to Boost the Philippine Economy
In a bold move to position the Philippines as a key player in the rapidly growing global Halal industry, Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia …
Muslim Women-Friendly Travel Becomes Tourism Priority
The world of travel is changing fast, and Muslim women are at the heart of this transformation. In 2025, countries and businesses across the globe are …
Halal Industry Faces Growing Pressure for Animal Welfare Reforms
The global halal food industry is entering a new era in 2025 as comprehensive animal welfare reforms take effect across major producing nations. After …
Philippines Ranked Among Best Muslim-Friendly Destinations
The Philippines has solidified its position as one of the world’s most welcoming destinations for Muslim travelers, climbing four spots to 8th …
Malaysia’s Abang J Aims to Enter Mindanao’s Growing Halal Food Market
Malaysian food brand Abang J is gearing up to tap into Mindanao’s growing halal market, which is emerging as the Philippines’ key gateway to the …
Halal Industry Can Drive Indonesia to Developed Nation Status
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has identified the halal industry as a cornerstone of Indonesia’s ambition to achieve developed nation status. …
Halal Certification Ensures Certainty, Not Restrictions: BPJPH Head
JAKTA – The Head of Indonesia’s Halal Product Guarantee Administration (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, has firmly stated that halal …
Hong Kong Lures Muslim Tourists with Halal Menus
In an effort to attract more visitors from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, the Hong Kong government is actively promoting …
Saudi Arabia Turns Religious Tourism into Economic Growth Engine
Saudi Arabia is making major moves to turn religious tourism into a powerful economic engine as part of its Vision 2030 transformation. The Kingdom is …
Pakistan Secures $4.5bn Islamic Loan for Power Sector Relief
On June 20, 2025, Pakistan finalized a Rs1.275 trillion ($4.5 billion) Shariah-compliant financing deal with a consortium of 18 commercial banks, …
Iran Condemns US Aggression Warns of Dangerous Consequences
Tehran, Iran – Iran has vehemently condemned the recent US military strikes on its nuclear facilities, warning of dangerous and far-reaching …
Advisory Warns as US Threat Level Rises After Iran Strikes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin on June 22, 2025, of a “heightened threat …
Reallocating Rights in Islamic Trade
In 2025, reallocating rights in Islamic trade is advancing fairness, equity, and Sharia compliance across global markets. In June, the Gujarat High …
Saudi Tourism Boosts Inbound Visitors by 8% in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector marked a historic year in 2024, welcoming a record-breaking 30 million inbound tourists, an 8% increase from 2023’s 27.4 …
Israel-Iran Conflict Could Add $10 Risk Premium to Oil Prices
The Israel-Iran conflict, escalating into its seventh day as of June 20, 2025, has injected significant volatility into global oil markets, with a …
Emirates Islamic Wins Top Honors at Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025
On June 17, 2025, Emirates Islamic, one of the UAE’s leading Islamic financial institutions, was celebrated at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards …
Halal Congress in Europe Targets Regulation and Market Growth
The Third European Halal Congress, held on June 16-17, 2025, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, gathered over 150 experts from 22 countries to …
Halal Cooperation Agreement Signed by Indonesia and New Zealand
On June 13, 2025, Indonesia and New Zealand signed a landmark Halal Cooperation Arrangement (HCA) in Jakarta, a pivotal step to enhance bilateral …
Islamic Finance and Halal Industry in UAE Set for Strong Growth
The UAE is solidifying its position as a global leader in Islamic finance and the halal industry, driven by a strategic vision to diversify its …
Hong Kong Ranks Third in Muslim-Friendly Travel Destinations
Hong Kong has secured the third spot among non-Islamic economies in the 2025 Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), marking a …
UAE Sukuk Market Thrives with 16% Islamic Finance Asset Growth in Early 2025
The UAE’s sukuk market is flourishing in 2025, with Islamic finance assets growing 16% year-on-year to over $300 billion in Q1. Sukuk issuances jumped …