$8 million project to eliminate import dependence and boost domestic manufacturing TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish its first-ever production facility for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial development. The initiative, led by the Uzeltekhsanoat Industry Associati...
Maldives Islamic Bank’s net profit increased by 60% in the year 2024 MALE, Maldives (MNTV) – Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has reported a record net profit of 282 million Maldivian Rufiyaa ($18 million) in 2024, marking a 60% increase from the previous year. According to the bank’s financial reports, MIB’s total assets grew from 10 [&helli...
Islamic finance professionals added to categories of city’s talent acquisition strategy HONG KONG (MNTV) – In an effort to reduce its reliance on Western financial markets, Hong Kong is pushing forward with its ambition to become a global hub for Islamic finance. The latest expansion of its Talent List includes Islamic finance professionals,...
Philippines and Indonesia partner to offer scholarships for Muslim Filipinos, enhancing religious and educational ties MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) – The governments of the Philippines and Indonesia are teaming up to offer scholarships for Muslim Filipinos to study at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. These scholarships, which will inclu...
Hong Kong introduces new measures to attract Muslim tourists with simplified immigration and expanded halal options HONG KONG (MNTV) – Hong Kong is set to become a more Muslim-friendly destination for Southeast Asian businessmen and tourists. The city is rolling out new measures to simplify immigration processes and expand halal food options,...
New gold-focused banks aim to create 800,000 jobs, strengthen GDP, and offer Sharia-compliant savings for the Muslim-majority nation JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesia is set to launch two bullion banks, specialized financial institutions that deal primarily with gold and other precious metals, in a move expected to create 800,000 jobs and ...
Technology enhances transparency in halal certification, ensuring authenticity and boosting global trust in Vietnamese exports HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) – Vietnamese companies are increasingly leveraging blockchain technology to ensure compliance with halal certification standards, enhancing transparency and boosting consumer confidence in interna...
DUBLIN, Ireland (MNTV) — The medical council of Ireland has come under scrutiny for delays in processing applications from doctors with foreign qualifications, particularly those from Pakistan. The Irish Medical Council (IMC) has acknowledged challenges in assessing intern training from Pakistan due to the variety in training practices, which...
Aidentis partners with dental associations to integrate AI-driven solutions into practice and education ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Aidentis, an innovative AI-driven dental technology company, has joined forces with the Kazakhstan Dental Association (KDA) and the Kazakhstan Association of Dental Students (DAS) in a groundbreaking partnership a...
New museum, archives, and library dedicated to documenting the nation’s struggle against foreign occupations KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Islamic Emirate has unveiled a new museum, archives, and library to document Afghanistan’s enduring history of resistance against foreign powers. Managed by the Ministry of Information and Cu...
