Child marriage persists across Eurasia, driven by poverty, tradition, and weak law enforcement BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Child marriage continues to be a pressing issue in Eurasia, particularly in rural and economically disadvantaged regions, despite laws setting the minimum marriage age at 18. Deeply rooted cultural practices, economic ha...
The club is offering 500 addicts a path to regain health and hope through physical activity HERAT, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A special drug rehabilitation hospital in Afghanistan’s Herat city has launched a sports club as part of its treatment program, helping nearly 500 recovering addicts rebuild their health and confidence each day. The initiati...
Cultural activists urge urgent restoration as centuries-old monument deteriorates KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The centuries-old shrine of Khwaja Ali Jowzjani, a revered mystic in northern Afghanistan’s Sar-e-Pul province, is facing imminent collapse due to years of neglect and lack of preservation efforts. The deteriorating structure has rais...
In a province struggling with economic hardships, one woman’s initiative is transforming lives KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) – In northern Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province, a woman’s determination to support her family has led to the creation of a confectionery factory, offering employment opportunities to other women facing financial difficulties. ...
$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 ...
