Thanks to Allah..
After much efforts exerted by technicians, electronic gates of Saydnaya Prison were opened and around 150,000 prisoners are being released now!
The FIRST time the afternoon prayer is called from the iconic Ummayad Mosque in Damascus after 54 years of the bloodthirsty Assad regime
Al Jazeera’s reporter can’t help but cry
John the Baptist (Prophet Yahya in Islam) is buried here. And so many rebels dreamt of praying here
Erdogan gambled on Syrians even as many ordinary Turks turned on him for it. His Muslim affinity kept him closer to the people than Assad.
He chose the right side of history and dragged many Turks with him. Credit to Erdogan for believing. Turkiye comes out brighter from this.
I am deeply concerned and shocked by the news that the Maldives Hajj Corporation is venturing into the local tourism sector. This decision raises serious questions about the Corporation’s mandate and its use of public funds. This move suggests a shift from its core mission of facilitating religious pilgrimages—a focus with clear, specialized functions and public expectations—toward an industry that involves complex dynamics and specialized expertise, even within the niche of halal tourism.
Tourism in the Maldives is a mature industry, built on decades of dedicated investment and know-how. Establishing a foothold in this sector, even in halal tourism, requires thorough market analysis, skilled marketing, and a deep understanding of the tourism landscape. Without these essentials, the Hajj Corporation risks spreading itself too thin, ultimately failing to create a sustainable impact.
From a financial perspective, it’s unclear if a feasibility study was conducted to ensure this venture would produce a return on investment for public funds. The use of public finances to explore a new sector carries inherent risks, especially if it detracts from the Corporation’s original purpose. Moreover, a lack of clarity around how much funding is allocated to this project adds to the unease. In the absence of transparency and accountability, the decision to branch out into tourism may be perceived as a misuse of public resources, raising questions about governmental oversight.
More broadly, this decision speaks to a recurring issue of entities straying beyond their original mandates. Public organizations should remain focused on their core missions to serve citizens effectively. Diversification may seem appealing in theory, but without the infrastructure, technical expertise, and market insight required to succeed, such ventures can squander valuable resources and public trust. This criticism of the Hajj Corporation’s decision underscores the need for a more disciplined and mission-aligned approach among public entities, especially in a nation where public funds and resources are finite and need to be judiciously managed.
In its decolonisation in the Indian Ocean, the U.K. must ensure that all island nations agree to maintain the fully protected environmental status of the Chagos archipelago
Strongly condemn the deadly attack by Israeli forces on the tent camp in Rafah, where displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. Israel must abide by the ICJ rulings. No country is exempt from international law. Together with the Government and people of Maldives, I call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to violence and unhindered humanitarian access.
The #Maldives welcomes the filing of applications for warrants of arrest at the @IntlCrimCourt for the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu and the Minister of Defence of Israel, Yoav Gallant, by the ICC Prosecutor.
This marks a significant step in the quest for justice for the Palestinian people. No country is above international law, and those carrying out war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territory must be held accountable.
As a State Party to the Rome Statute, the Maldives is confident that the Prosecutor's Office has gathered enough evidence to prove Israel has conducted war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. We will explore every avenue to support the people of Palestine in the international arena.