MASHHAD, Iran (MNTV) – Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province earns substantial revenue from international tourism, attracting approximately 3.5 million visitors annually—nearly half of the country’s total foreign tourist arrivals. On average, each tourist contributes around $1,500 to the province’s economy, with the majority originating from Pakist...
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — The documentary Deodar – Roots of Paradise, directed by Kashmiri filmmaker Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khan, has been officially selected for screening at the Eastern’s Green Frog Film Festival 2025, set to take place at Eastern Connecticut State University, USA, on April 12, 2025, according to Kashmir Convener. The film highlig...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV)— In northern Afghanistan’s Sar-i-Pul province, women are turning small home gardens into a lifeline. Once burdened by financial struggles and limited job opportunities, they are now growing vegetables to support their families, gaining both income and independence. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, these gardens have ...
RABBAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco holds the human potential worth $2.6 billion—2.2% of GDP—in its economy if the integration of rural women is enabled into the workforce, according to new findings from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). However, despite their potential, systemic barriers continue to limit their participation, according to...
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) – The Lebanese government is taking steps to increase the country’s minimum wage in an effort to help citizens cope with soaring living costs and economic instability. Officials say the move aims to ensure workers earn a salary that provides a “decent life” amid the ongoing financial crisis, Lebanese newspape...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Trade relations between Uzbekistan and China are deepening as the two countries collaborate on new industrial and technological projects. The latest development is the launch of a battery manufacturing plant for electric scooters in the Kokand Free Economic Zone (FEZ), marking another milestone in their growing ec...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt and Saudi Arabia were the leading suppliers of dates to Indonesia in the early months of 2025, as the country ramped up imports ahead of Ramadan, Cairo Scene reports. Official data showed a significant increase in shipments to meet growing demand, with Egypt accounting for more than half of the […]
OXFORD, UK (MNTV) – The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the highest-ranked Muslim-majority country in the world in the 2025 World Happiness Report, claiming the 21st spot globally in the annual rankings released this week. Kuwait, another Gulf nation, follows at 30th, ahead of other Muslim states like Saudi Arabia (32), Indonesia (83), Ir...
DAR ES SALAM, Tanzania (MNTV)- In order to raise funds for financing key government projects, the government of Zanzibar in the South African Muslim state of Tanzania has issued a Shariah-compliant bond arrangement. Speaking at the Sukuk Bond Board, the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning)Dr Saada Mkuya said the i...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — The Norwegian government is monitoring growing concerns over Indonesia’s decision to appoint political figures with little climate expertise to oversee a climate forestry program largely financed by Norway, Mongabay reports. Norway has long supported Indonesia’s environmental efforts, particularly through the Norweg...
