BioNTech’s Turkish-German founders to receive Order of Merit
BY GERMAN PRESS AGENCY – DPA FRANKFURT HEALTH FEB 26, 2021 Özlem Türeci (L), chief medical officer of BioNTech, and Uğur Şahin, its CEO and co-founder, walk through one of […]
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Rafiq A. Tschannen
Rafiq A. Tschannen is a Swiss national. He converted to Islam and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the age of 16 after reading the German translation of the Holy Qur'an. He worked in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, first as Finance Director in the private industry and later as Chief Executive Officer of NGOs and International Governmental Organizations. He is now devoting his time to The Muslim Times as Editor for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Switzerland and as Associate Chief Editor.
The Greek View: Turkey insists on ‘two-state solution’ in Cyprus
Turkey has occupied almost 40 percent of Cyprus territory since 1974, while Turkish Cypriots have declared the independence of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” a state recognized only by […]
Palestinian Arab parties set to lose leverage in Israeli elections
Author RAMZY BAROUD March 01, 2021 Palestinian Arab parties set to lose leverage in Israeli elections Members of the Joint List Osama Saadi, Ayman Odeh, Ahmad Tibi and Mansour Abbas, […]
Swiss chocolate consumption dips to lowest levels in 40 years
Around 70% of Swiss chocolate is exported. © Keystone / Gaetan Bally For the first time since 1982, average annual chocolate consumption in Switzerland has fallen below the 10 kg […]
WHAT IS ISLAMIC BANKING AND HOW IT DIFFERS FROM CONVENTIONAL BANKING
written by Ryan North July 31, 2019 Banking systems and financial institutions are an important part of our lives and the country’s economy. A strong and well-functioning financial system is […]
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD: The Harvest of God’s Blessings
26th February 2021 Musleh Shanboor (on behalf of his brother Mamoon Shanboor, Palestine) Because of their scarcity against the ever-increasing global demand, Palestinian Almonds are a cherished commodity and an […]
Safe reopening of mosques – Lessons from Pakistan
BY NASIM CHOWDHURY OP-ED MAR 01, 2021 A mosque is decorated with lights for the Mawlid an-Nabi holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, in Karachi, Pakistan, Oct. 25, […]
Israeli defense minister secretly meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II
BY ANADOLU AGENCY JERUSALEM MID-EAST FEB 28, 2021 Defence Minister Benny Gantz (C), the leader of the Kahol Lavan (Blue and White) party, speaks during a visit to the Druze […]
A better way for Turkey to tackle the PKK
Author YASAR YAKIS February 28, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/rgh4x Several aspects of the Feb. 10 Turkish military operation 35 kilometers inside Iraqi territory in the Gara Mountain are still the […]
A NATO for the Middle East
Author RONALD S. LAUDER March 01, 2021 The launching of a missile named after notorious Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani is shown in this picture released on the official website of […]
Islamic economy shaping future of global trade
Thu 18-02-2021 Islamic economy shaping future of global trade, panelists say during last day of Dubai Week in Africa 2021 Virtual Expo DUBAI, 18th February, 2021 (WAM) — The Dubai […]
Policewoman becomes first to wear hijab in Leicestershire force
By 5Pillars -20 hours ago Khadeejah Mansur Pic: Leicestershire Polce Force A Muslim policewoman has become the first frontline, operational officer who wears a hijab on the Leicestershire Police Force. […]
Golden dinar. Gold Dinar Project
Today, some of the world’s financiers come to believe that it is necessary to return to the gold standard. This is how the monetary system is called when the currencies […]
Gold Dinar: the Real Reason Behind Gaddafi’s Murder
May 3, 2019 The gold dinar: a groundbreaking initiative In 2009, Colonel Gaddafi, then President of the African Union, suggested to the States of the African continent to switch to […]
Was the Promised Messiah planted by the British Government?
26th February 20210 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam An allegation raised against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is that since the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas praised the British government in […]
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Editorial – What is the Existence Project? – A Vision of the Caliph Explained…
27th February 2021 Syed Amer Safir, UK – Chief Editor and Manager THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS Finally. The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Today we officially launch ‘the Existence Project’. By now, you probably have many questions: what exactly is it? What will it feature? What is the point […]
Federal Politics ‘We don’t want the government restricting our freedom of dress’
With Swiss voters set to decide on a contentious “burka ban” on March 7, Anila Noor and Maria Khoshy explain why they – as Muslim feminists and refugees – oppose […]
Right-Wing Extremism The Hanau Protocols: Aftermath of a Deadly Racist Attack
Sedat Gürbüz’s mother Emiş and Ferhat Unvar’s brother Mirza: “Why isn’t my son’s grave also an honorary grave?” The Hanau Protocols Aftermath of a Deadly Racist Attack On Feb. 19, 2020, a right-wing extremist murdered nine young people in Hanau. Because the gunman shot himself, there will be no trial. […]
Saudi fashions ‘tell the world a story’
Those who watched the Saudi Cup horse race coverage would have noticed that many racegoers, including foreigners living in the Kingdom, donned eye-catching pieces from the Kingdom’s regions. (Supplied) Short […]
29 irregular migrants brutally beaten by Greek soldiers
The Pazarkule Border Crossing in Edirne, western Turkey. (DHA Photo) At least 29 irregular migrants trying to reach Europe were brutally beaten by Greek soldiers and pushed back to Turkey, […]
