Kazakhstan marked a significant milestone in Islamic finance with the launch of its Central Asia and Caucasus’ first Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the International Trading System’s Shariah index.
Speaking at a recent press briefing at the Ministry of Finance in Addis Ababa alongside Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called on Ethiopians to support the government’s economic reform efforts.
Gambia Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita, has called on the Islamic Development Bank to expand its financial support beyond its member countries to include Muslim communities in non-member nations.
The African Development Bank Group (ADB) and the International Organization for Migration are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership to address climate-related migration and development challenges across Africa.
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for economic growth, education, and social development. Yet nearly 2.6 billion people—approximately one-third of the global population—remain without access.
During his inaugural state visit to India in January 2025, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized the need for Singapore to strengthen its engagement with...
Egypt is set to receive a USD 1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund in January 2025, as part of its USD 8 billion Extended Fund Facility programme.
Decentralised Finance is reshaping the way money flows—challenging long-standing barriers to access. With blockchain at its core, it holds revolutionary potential—but can it truly deliver on its promise?
Despite North Korean dominance at the Pyongyang International Marathon, the participation of foreign runners has sparked global interest, fueling speculation that the country is jogging into soft diplomacy.
Zimbabwe’s Presidential Internet Scheme aims to bridge the digital divide and expand opportunities for youth through education, economic empowerment, and tech innovation, particularly in underserved rural areas.
AfrikaBurn is a pegged as a blueprint for a more connected, compassionate, and conscious world; one that embraces spontaneity and creativity in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo desert. What happens when thousands come together to create a city composed of art, music, and free food?
As a young engineer, retired ADF Captain Mona Shindy was one of three women to first serve on a Royal Australian Navy warship travelling to a warzone in 1991. Fast forward to the future, a warm and articulate Shindy gets candid about leadership, empathy, and starting conversations that matter.
Global investment in renewable energy must more than triple over the next six years to meet the 11,000GW capacity target needed to keep 1.5°C within reach, says UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the Global Renewables Summit held during the 79th UN General Assembly in New York this week.
HERITAGE and the Mellon Foundation award small grants to 19 African Heritage Projects, with a focus on preservation and development of ecotourism in communities across Africa.
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.