KUZKÖY, Türkiye (MNTV) – For the past 18 years, Ayşe Alkan, a 53-year-old mother of three from Kuzköy, a village in the Çeltikçi district of Burdur, southwestern Türkiye, has been fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a Ramadan drummer. Every night during the holy month, Alkan roams the streets of her village, waking residents for [&hell...
PANAMA CITY, Panama (MNTV) – Morocco has taken a significant step toward gender equality with sweeping reforms to its family code, known as the Moudawana, aimed at addressing persistent disparities in inheritance and property rights. Among the key revisions, the government has introduced a provision allowing parents to transfer ownership of pr...
AL DAKHILIYAH, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has announced a significant surge in tourist arrivals to heritage and tourism sites in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, with 415,081 visitors recorded in 2024, up from 312,243 in 2023. The Times of Oman reported that this growth highlights the region’s rising appeal as a premier travel destination, driven by ongoing...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) – An Artificial Intelligence Academy will be established in Azerbaijan as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance talent and skills in AI. The initiative is outlined in the “Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2028,” approved by President Ilham Aliyev. The strategy aims to position Azerbaijan as...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran’s government has decided to completely abolish the “Guidance Patrols,” commonly known as the “morality police,” as part of amendments to the controversial “Chastity and Hijab” law. The law, which has been in effect since 1983, has long been a subject of debate and criticism both d...
NYON, Switzerland (MNTV) – One of Europe’s most celebrated music events, the Paléo Festival in Switzerland, will put the spotlight on the diverse and vibrant musical traditions of North Africa at its Village du Monde stage. The festival, scheduled to take place from July 22 to 27, 2025, in the lakeside town of Nyon, will […]
CASABLANCA, Morocco (MNTV) – In a landmark move towards sustainability, Morocco’s national airline has transitioned to a fully electric ground fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by approximately 400 tons annually. The airline and its subsidiaries, including its regional carrier and ground services company, have completed the first phase of t...
News Desk (MNTV) — Over 450 Canadian civil society and faith-based organizations have issued an urgent plea to Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for decisive action in response to the latest escalation of Israeli strikes in Gaza. The letter, led by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), condemns the Israeli government’s aban...
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – As Ramadan enters its final 10 days, Muslims around the world are intensifying their worship and spiritual efforts, seeking to maximize the blessings of this sacred period. These days are considered the pinnacle of Ramadan, offering unparalleled opportunities for mercy, forgiveness, and salvation from Hellfire. ...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Preliminary data shows that tourism in Jordan has seen 16.3% increase during the first two months of 2025, reaching $1.28 million compared to the same period in 2024. The data is released by Jordan’s Central Bank, according to Jordan Times. This growth is attributed to an 18.5% rise in the number […]
