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The Migration from Power Suits to Business Casual to Smart Casual to Office Siren

The recent Tiktok trend of Genzenners trying to reclaim ‘personal power against misogyny’ by dressing as a hooker pretending to be an office worker has left some us scratching our heads.

How Western Education Fueled Discontent During Ethiopia’s Revolutionary Student Movement

Ethiopian History Scholar Messay Kebede discusses the influence of Marxism and Western European education on the Ethiopian student movement during the 1974 revolution.

History’s Most Misunderstood Concept in Religious Discourse is Fundamentalism

According to UK-based writer and academic Ayesha Naseem, many people think they understand the term fundamentalism; however, when asked to define it, they are unable to do so. A century after it was first used, there is still not one agreed universal definition of fundamentalism.

Alina Khan Takes Top Honour at the British Muslim Awards 2024

Bradford College Vice Principal Alina Khan has been awarded the 'Noor Inayat Khan Muslim Woman of the Year' at the British Muslim Awards held at the Muslim Heritage Centre in Manchester UK this week.

Saudia Shares its Hajj Season 2024 Schedule

Pilgrims, pack your backpacks! Saudia Group publishes its 2024 Schedule for those who intend to make the Hajj pilgrimage in June 2024.

Russia Launches Roskachestvo Halal Certification

Certification body Roskachestvo Halal recently launched a Muslim-friendly certification standard for hoteliers and tourism service operators to cater to a growing market segment of Muslim tourists across major Russian cities.

Modern Kazakhstan is Becoming a Cultural and Spiritual Cornucopia

A demure cultural revolution has taken root in Kazakhstan ever since it detached itself from the Soviet Union in 1991. As one of the world’s biggest producers of uranium and rare metals, this Central Asian country is charting a course to craft a prosperous, multi-ethnic Kazakh identity.

The Holy Quran Has Been Inscribed onto Bitcoin for the First Time

The entire Quran became an immutable digital artifact on the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals this month.

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The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
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KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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Cooks & Chefs, Mega Meals and Big Deals at Gulfood 2024

Gulfood 2024 hosted a line-up of Michelin-starred chefs who showcased a variety of culinary tricks from the traditional to the avant-garde.

EPA Showcases Emirati Publishers at London Book Fair

To expand the visibility of Emirati creative content on the global stage, the Emirates Publishers Association returned to the 2024 London Book Fair, showcasing leading Emirati publishing houses.
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The 38th ASEAN Senior Amateur Golf Championships was held in Thailand this month and according to CASGA Secretary General Dato Shamsudin Ismail, sports is a great way to strengthen diplomatic ties in ASEAN.