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The landscape of the Saudi workforce is forever evolving, with many progressive changes being made around gender equality and equal pay. For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia have qualified to drive the Haramain Express trains – also known as the fast trains – between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. One […]
The new Shariah-compliant halal investing platform, Wahed, opened its first branch on London’s Baker Street. Located opposite a branch of HSBC, the fintech startup is backed by Aramco, a Saudi petroleum company with an annual revenue of over $350 billion. Hoping to target the almost 4 million Muslims in the UK, the vision is to […]
World Hijab Day (WHD) is a phenomenal initiative which invites women from all backgrounds, religions and ethnicities to wear the hijab and stand united with Muslim women. Muslim women from around the world face abuse and discrimination on a daily basis, which is why WHD is a unique moment to challenge the narrative. Today marks […]
Founded by New York native, Nazma Khan in February of 2013, World Hijab Day (WHD) celebrates the millions of Muslims from around the world who wear hijab. What Is World Hijab Day All About? Observed in February every year, the day is all about promoting the donning of the hijab and urging women to experience […]
With many making plans to travel abroad this year, finding the right airline has become a high priority. Whilst some things such as airport chaos and delays are part and parcel of travelling, safety is always paramount. Every year, AirlineRatings carries out thorough checks with a range of airlines to determine the safest airlines in […]
“The Cup is Iraqi, our lions are our pride and we walk with our heads held high.” Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani Shortly after the momentous 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Iraq hosted the Arabian Gulf Cup which took place in the southern city of Basra. After an eventful two weeks, the tournament ended […]
