Weeklong expo aims to promote domestic industries, reduce reliance on imports, and spotlight national self-sufficiency KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan is set to host a major industrial exhibition in its capital next week, bringing together hundreds of local producers in an effort to spotlight domestic manufacturing and promote self-rel...
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan expected to lead as Sharia-compliant assets projected to reach $6.3 billion by 2033 ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Central Asia’s Islamic finance sector is set to witness major growth over the next decade, with total Sharia-compliant banking assets expected to reach $6.3 billion by 2033, according to a new forecast. The ...
Plan aims to revive neglected Dishan-Kala walls, remove encroachments, and create heritage site alongside UNESCO-listed Ichan-Kala TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has announced plans to restore the deteriorating walls of Dishan-Kala, a 19th-century fortress in the historic Silk Road city of Khiva, as part of a broader effort to expand...
New body to oversee blockchain ecosystem as Islamabad shifts from restrictions to innovation and compliance ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — The Pakistani government has announced plans to establish a dedicated regulatory body for digital assets, marking a significant policy shift aimed at formalizing and growing the country’s virtual finance ecos...
Lawmakers urge creation of digital reserve under Central Bank as most crypto turnover flows through unregulated platforms ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A Kazakh lawmaker has proposed the creation of a national cryptocurrency reserve under the country’s central bank in a move aimed at tightening oversight of digital assets and protecting the fina...
Bangladesh’s foreign advisor says Delhi must adhere to existing norms as Dhaka protests forced returns and border export suspensions DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has formally raised concerns with India over recent “push-in” incidents along the border, urging New Delhi to abide by existing agreements and not act beyond agreed protocols...
Military preparations observed as Trump administration pushes diplomacy; Israeli decision may hinge on outcome of nuclear negotiations WASHINGTON (MNTV) — US intelligence agencies have obtained new information suggesting that Israel is preparing for a potential military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, even as President Donald Trump’...
Gaza reels under fresh Israeli strikes; UN, rights groups warn of collapsed healthcare, rising war crimes, and deliberate starvation tactics GAZA, Palestine (MNTV) – The Israeli military has intensified its relentless assault on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 82 Palestinians and wounding 262 others in the past 24 hours, according to th...
Partnership to focus on digital upskilling, startup support, and R&D collaboration to advance Qatar’s creative economy goals DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday aimed at driving digital innovation across Qatar’s media and creative technology sectors. The agreement ...
Performance blends spiritual devotion, poetic legacy, and Morocco’s Sufi roots in Jnan Sbil Gardens FEZ, Morocco (MNTV) — The National Tijani Samaa Group, a Moroccan Sufi ensemble led by Mohcine Nourrach, performed a spiritually rich repertoire of devotional chants and praise poems on Tuesday evening at the Jnan Sbil gardens, as part of the 28...
