The winger shares his painful experiences and his decision to move to Morocco after his career AMSTERDAM (MNTV) – In an extensive interview with NU.nl, Bilal Ould-Chikh, a prominent Muslim footballer, recalled some shocking abuse that came his way this season. The FC Volendam winger alleged that he was called a “Cancer Muslim.” Pairing ...
Focus shifts to charity as blue tongue disease and high prices impact the community BRUSSELS (MNTV) – In a significant decision, the Council of Muslim Scholars of Belgium has issued a fatwa suspending the traditional Eid al-Adha sacrifice for 2025. This move is in response to the ongoing economic pressures and the health crisis affectin...
Promises of legal employment mask conditions of abuse and human trafficking LOT-ET-GARONNE, France (MNTV) – In the Lot-et-Garonne region of southwest France, famed for its apple orchards, seasonal workers—many from Morocco—face severe exploitation under the guise of legitimate employment. A recent investigation by StreetPress has reveal...
Scholarships have been introduced by the Maldives Zakat Fund to support higher education in key Islamic fields MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — In a significant move to enhance the nation’s educational landscape, the Maldives Zakat Fund has unveiled 50 new scholarship opportunities under its Higher Education Assistance Policy. This exciting initiative...
Regulatory reforms aim to expand Shariah-compliant financial services in the country ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is poised to take a significant step in the development of its Islamic financial sector. The country’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) has announced a new draft law on banks an...
Tajik capital to mark Capital City Day on April 19 with sports, cultural events and major international race DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) – Dushanbe will celebrate Capital City Day on April 19 with a series of sports and cultural events, highlighted by the city’s flagship Dushanbe International Half-Marathon, which is expected to draw both loca...
Community in Baghli village offers land worth $69,000 to bring education closer to home KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Residents of Baghli village in northern Sar-i-Pul province have donated one acre of land, valued at around 5 million afghanis ($69,000), to build a secondary school for boys—a move aimed at improving access to education in the [&...
‘Alem’ device extends donor organ life beyond 24 hours, enters clinical trials phase ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan introduced a pioneering medical innovation at EXPO 2025 with the unveiling of the “Alem” system, a high-tech device designed to preserve and treat donor organs for transplantation. According to Th...
Pavilion blends Silk Road heritage, digital innovation, and sustainability to attract global partners BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan organized a national pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, aiming to showcase its cultural heritage, technological potential, and commitment to sustainable development to a global audience. According to...
Top orthopedic expert hails Chinese advancements, says Kyrgyzstan ready to adopt surgical robotics BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch robotic-assisted surgeries in the near future, marking a significant step forward for the country’s healthcare system. The announcement was made by Sabyrbek Zhumabekov, president of t...
