ISESCO new chief Mohammed Al Malik

Gulf Crisis: Terror List Expanded, Doha Slams Blockades as Illegal

Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have expanded their list of terrorist groups and individuals having links with Qatar. Nine entities, based in Yemen or Libya, were thus added to the list. They include charity foundations, media and militia groups. Nine individuals, labeled as terrorist by the Arab quartet, are nationals […]

COVID-19: Morocco to re-open 10,000 mosques to worshipers

Morocco’s Islamic affairs ministry said it will open 10,000 mosques for the five daily prayers, including the Friday prayer, while strictly applying protective measures to prevent contagion among worshipers.   Morocco reopened a number of mosques on July 15 for the five daily prayers except the Fri-day Prayer after the lifting of the lockdown.   […]

Africa’s diaspora remittances to grow 5,4% in 2024, market set to reach $500bn by 2035

Remittances to Africa and the Middle East, which play a pivotal role in many regional economies, significantly contributing to their GDP, are estimated to have increased 5.4% in 2024, primarily due to rebounded flows to Egypt, after a 14.6% decline in 2023. In 2024, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries are expected to reach […]