Baku Hosts Event on Hotel Star Ratings and Booking Platform Launch
At a recent high-profile event in Baku, Azerbaijan, the crucial impact of star ratings on hotels and the tourism industry was spotlighted. Hosted by …
Central Asia
Samarkand Hosts OIC Youth Forum
The historic city of Samarkand recently played host to the OIC Youth Forum as part of the Global Youth Festival in Uzbekistan, drawing over 700 young …
Authentic Uzbek-Tajik Halal Cuisine Arrives at New South End Eats Spot in Charlotte
When Fozil Elbekov, owner of Charlotte’s newest takeout spot, Halal Eats, thinks about Uzbek-Tajik cuisine, he is transported back to his …
Muslim-Majority Tajikistan Bans Hijab and Imposes Eid Festivity Regulations
This week, Tajikistan has made a significant move by officially banning the wearing of hijabs and other non-traditional garments. The nation’s …
Kazakhstan Set to Develop Halal Market
From June 4 to 12, over 100 certification and accreditation specialists from Kazakhstan attended a comprehensive training seminar on Halal standards …
Khiva Hosts 12th Islamic Tourism Conference: Showcasing Cultural Heritage
The historic city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, is set to host the 12th session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers from May 31 to June 2. This …
Afghanistan and Iran Officials Talk Economic Ties and Support for Returning Refugees
KABUL – In a significant diplomatic engagement, Qari Deen Mohammad Hanif, the Acting Minister of Economy of the Islamic Emirate, held vital …
Marrybrown Halal Fast Food Chain Expands Its Wings to Cambodia and Uzbekistan
Marrybrown, a leading Malaysian halal-certified fast food chain, is poised for significant international growth with plans to launch new outlets in …
Uzbekistan’s First Lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, participated in the ‘Together for Peace in Palestine’ summit in …
Islamic Finance Demand Surging in Central Asia, Says Oleg Ganeev from Sberbank
Last year, Sberbank launched its inaugural partner financing office in Tatarstan. As one of Russia’s premier financial institutions, Sberbank …
EDB Spearheads Islamic Finance Development in Central Asia
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has expressed its intention to serve as a key contributor to the evolution of Islamic finance in Central Asia. …
Taliban Invite International Trade and Investment in Afghanistan
As Afghanistan confronts isolation and the suspension of some humanitarian activities due to restrictions on women, the Taliban administration will …
Afghanistan is Hungry
Afghans are facing a devastating economic collapse and food shortages ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. And, the world largely seems to ignore the …
Afghan Prime Minister Seeks Global Help To Revive Economy
Afghanistan’s Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan said his interim administration has inherited a sinking economy and called on the …
Afghanistan Seeks Business Relations With Other Countries
China, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey have already extended help to the Taliban on humanitarian grounds. Now, the Taliban wants to establish strong …
Will The Taliban Use Islamic Finance To Run Afghan Economy?
Will the Taliban use Islamic finance principles to run the Afghan economy? What is the best way to revitalize the economy of Afghanistan? What is …
Malaysian Islamic Crowdfunder to Work with IsDB Arm to Enter New Markets, Eyes Central Asia, Africa
KUALA LUMPUR – The private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank will market a Malaysian multi-bank Islamic crowdfunding portal to its …
Azerbaijan Tourism Board Partners with Wego to Attract GCC Tourists
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has collaborated with Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) to invite …
Central Asia Finance Sentiment Stalks Extremes
Central Asian currencies, entangled in Russian ruble and Chinese yuan slides, dipped to new lows against the US dollar in August as external bond …
ICIEC Welcomes the Republic of Turkmenistan as Member Country
Turkmenistan is home to nearly 6 million people and a vibrant, fast growing economy.Press ReleaseJEDDAH: The Islamic Corporation for …
IDB To Strengthen Partnership With Kazkhastan
President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Dr. Bandar Hajjar has said the bank is a strategic partner to Kazakhstan and will continue to …
Malaysia, Azerbaijan Launch Campaigns To Lure GCC Travelers
Malaysia and Azerbaijan have launched several initiatives and campaigns, at the 26th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2019), that will serve …
