MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – The coin burqa, a traditional women’s face veil once widely worn in Makkah, continues to be celebrated as one of the city’s most distinctive cultural symbols, reflecting its rich heritage and long-standing social traditions. Traditionally crafted from fine black or red fabric, the veil featured opening...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has introduced tougher anti-bribery measures for the private sector through amendments to the Penal Code issued under Royal Decree No. 66 of 2026, expanding criminal liability and imposing stricter penalties for corruption-related offenses. The amendments, published in the Official Gazette, create a separate chapter ...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt’s cosmetics and personal care industry generated more than US$900 million in revenue in 2025, with the market projected to reach US$1.57 billion by 2032 as consumer demand continues to rise. According to Egypt News, industry estimates suggest the sector will grow at an average annual rate of about 7%, driven [...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Indian authorities have uncovered a bonded labor camp inside a paper plate manufacturing factory in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Workers, including children, were allegedly held captive for more than a year, subjected to brutal torture and denied wages. Investigators are also probing the alleged death of one l...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has received a Japanese facial recognition system that will be installed at its main international airport, marking a major step in the island nation’s effort to modernize border control and speed up immigration checks for travelers. Japan officially donated 48 facial recognition systems to Maldives Immigration...
STRASBOURG (MNTV) — The Council of Europe’s independent anti-racism body has delivered a mixed verdict on Austria, commending the country for strengthening how it defines and records hate crime while warning that anti-Muslim hostility, antisemitism, and a toxic public debate around migration continue to undermine equal treatment — with M...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish its first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2-gigawatt wind power project in the Gulf of Suez, as the country accelerates efforts to expand renewable energy production and localize clean energy technologies. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended t...
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (MNTV) – Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has praised the increasing role of women in the country’s diplomatic service, highlighting their contributions to advancing Kuwait’s interests and strengthening its presence on the international stage. In a statement issued to mark the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, observed annu...
LONDON (MNTV) – Algeria and Nigeria offer the largest opportunities in Africa for reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations through cost-effective technologies, according to a new study released by environmental consultancy Carbon Limits for the Clean Air Task Force. The report examined methane reduction potential in six African c...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Fresh allegations of religious profiling have emerged from northern India after members of a Hindu extremist group were accused of identifying Muslim-owned businesses and questioning shopkeepers about their religious identity. The group also allegedly issued directives on how Muslim-owned stores should operate, raisin...
