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Chinese Muslim Tourists Make Malaysia Their Go-to Holiday Destination

According to The Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia Director General Nizran Noordin, the country is experiencing a marked increase in Chinese Muslim tourists with 26,534 arrivals last year and is anticipating 40,172 by end of Q1 2024.

Aussie Muslims Honoured in ANZAC Day Dawn Service

President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Anjum Qaisrani led prayers in an historic ANZAC Day dawn service in Perth, Australia today.

The Mastery of Turkmenistan Carpet Artisan Annabibi Islamova

State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan Lecturer Jeren Baltaeva discusses the artistry and beauty of Master Carpet Artisan Annabibi Islamova.

The Heart of Soul and Jazz from US Muslims over the past 100 Years

Many Muslim jazz musicians who developed bebop as a genre were converts to Islam, or were in bands heavily influenced by converts. Writer Denise Oliver Velez takes us on whirlwind tour across the decades.

Turkmenistan Unravels the Ancient Culture & Agriculture of Anau

he Ancient Culture of Anau Conference, organized by the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences, saw well-known historians, archaeologists, ethnographers, orientalists, eminent professors and young scientists convene from around the world in Turkmenistan this week.

All Eyes on Brunei’s Designers at Indonesia Fashion Week 2024

It's a month of high heels and haute couture in Jakarta as Bruneian Fashion Debuts Bold Prints at Indonesia Fashion Week 2024

Qatar Fine Arts Association showcases 37 Works at Elite Exhibition in Katara

The Qatari fine arts movement continues to meet strong demand, with Qatar Museums working behind the scenes to entice international buyers to discover Qatar's established and emerging artists.

Ayatollah Khamenei Says Poetry Reflects its People, Places and Power

Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei convened with Tehran’s literati and poets at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran to emphasise the role poetry plays in shaping one’s own history as well future narratives in the age of social media.

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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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Kazakhstan Prepares to Host the World Nomad Games 2024

The opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games is scheduled for 8 September at the Astana Arena Stadium and will culminate in a finale event on 14 September. 

Taiwan Caters to Muslim Tourists, Tastes and Travellers

Writer Arrif Zikri takes us on a whirlwind tour of six must-visit Muslim-friendly hotels and restaurants in Taiwan.
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