Islamic Travel Newswire
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the Islamic world.
28 Oct, 2013
Iran Mulls Selective Visa-on-Arrival Facilities
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 28 October 2013 (23 Dhul Ḥijjah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…21 Oct, 2013
Standing ovations for visually-impaired Egyptian musicians in Germany
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 21 October 2013 (16 Dhul Ḥijjah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…14 Oct, 2013
First phase of Haram Mosque expansion opens for Hajj
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 14 October 2013 (09 Dhul Ḥijjah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story. ============ Wishing all readers a blessed and peaceful Eid Ul Adha. MAJOR UPCOMING TRAVEL & TOURISM […]
more…7 Oct, 2013
Chinese President Visits Indonesia, Malaysia; Launches New Era of Bilateral Relations
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 07 October 2013 (02 Dhul Ḥijjah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story. ============ MAJOR UPCOMING TRAVEL & TOURISM EVENTS IN MALAYSIA, TRULY ASIA The World Tourism Conference […]
more…30 Sep, 2013
Islam Thrives in the Alpujarras Mountains of Spain
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 30 September 2013 (24 Dhul Qa’dah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…23 Sep, 2013
Free Muslim Hospital Offers Hope in Burma
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 23 September 2013 (18 Dhul Qa’dah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…16 Sep, 2013
Indonesia Plans “Muslim Miss World”: Young Women Have a Choice
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 16 September 2013 (11 Dhul Qa’dah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story. ============ Registration Fee: ONLY US$100. Great Opportunity for Muslim Entrepreneurs: Attend the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit, […]
more…9 Sep, 2013
After 30 Years, International Road Transport Re-activated in Afghanistan
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 09 September 2013 (04 Dhul Qa’dah 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story. ============ Registration Fee: ONLY US$100. Great Opportunity for Muslim Entrepreneurs: Attend the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Kuala […]
more…2 Sep, 2013
Pakistani student beats world record for academic excellence
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 02 September 2013 (26 Shawwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story. ============ Great Opportunity for Muslim Entrepreneurs: Attend the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Kuala Lumpur, 11-12 October […]
more…26 Aug, 2013
Australia Pledges A$3 Million to Complete Islamic Museum
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 26 August 2013 (19 Shawwala 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…19 Aug, 2013
Brunei to Host ASEAN Expo, Oct 26-30
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 19 August 2013 (12 Shawwala 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…12 Aug, 2013
China Hosts 6th UNWTO Conference on Silk Road Tourism
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 12 August 2013 (05 Shawwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…5 Aug, 2013
Turkish Immigrant Develops Prayer Mat for Knee Problems
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 05 August 2013 (28 Ramadaan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…29 Jul, 2013
Ramadan in Turkey in the eyes of an Indonesian
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 29 July 2013 (21 Ramadaan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…22 Jul, 2013
Visually Impaired Indian Student Memorises Holy Quran Through Braille
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 22 July 2013 (14 Ramadan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…15 Jul, 2013
Malaysia To Host World Tourism Conference in Oct 2013
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 15 July 2013 (07 Ramadan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…8 Jul, 2013
July 23 deadline for Emirates Future Artists competition, US$5,000 prize
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 08 July 2013 (29 Sha’baan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story. ============ ISLAMIC TRAVEL NEWSWIRE EXTENDS ALL READERS FELICITATIONS FOR THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN 1434 Ramadan Mubarak. […]
more…1 Jul, 2013
CAIR Issues Backgrounder: The Extrajudicial Exile of Muslim-American Citizens
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 01 July 2013 (22 Sha’baan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…24 Jun, 2013
Japan’s Demand for Halal Food Grows As Muslim Visitor Numbers Rise
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 24 June 2013 (15 Sha’baan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…17 Jun, 2013
‘Pakistan Corner’ Set up at Thammasat University Library, Bangkok
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 17 June 2013 (08 Sha’baan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…10 Jun, 2013
Islamic banks can fund Asian infrastructure needs
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 10 June 2013 (01 Sha’baan 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…3 Jun, 2013
Philippines Declares Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Mosque Historical Landmark
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 03 June 2013 (24 Rajab 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…27 May, 2013
Ihsanoglu on Historic Visit to OIC States in Latin America: Suriname & Guyana
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 27 May 2013 (17 Rajab 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…20 May, 2013
Abu Dhabi entepreneur promotes Falafel as fast-food chain
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 20 May 2013 (10 Rajab 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…13 May, 2013
Brawijaya University Students Develop Anti-Diabetic Tea from Salak Peel
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 13 May 2013 (03 Rajab 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story. ========== MESSAGE FROM TOURISM MALAYSIA World Islamic Tourism Mart to be held in Kuala Lumpur The […]
more…6 May, 2013
Early Bird Offer Open to Register for Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 06 May 2013 (25 Jumaada al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…29 Apr, 2013
Turkish Airlines, Air France start flights to Kuala Lumpur
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 29 April 2013 (18 Jumaada al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story. ========== MESSAGE FROM TOURISM MALAYSIA World Islamic Tourism Mart to be held in Kuala Lumpur […]
more…22 Apr, 2013
Afghanistan Seeks Revival of its Famous Saffron
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 22 April 2013 (11 Jumaada al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…15 Apr, 2013
Indonesia to Restore “Shockingly” Polluted Rivers
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 15 April 2013 (04 Jumaada al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…8 Apr, 2013
Mehreen Faruqi Set to be Australia’s First Muslim Woman MP
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 08 April 2013 (27 Jumaada al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…1 Apr, 2013
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre Honours Four Tour Companies
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 01 April 2013 (20 Jumaada al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…25 Mar, 2013
Indonesia’s Lion Air Now One of World’s Fastest Growing Airlines
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 25 March 2013 (13 Jumaada al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…18 Mar, 2013
Gulf’s Largest Heritage Project Underway in Sharjah
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 18 March 2013 (06 Jumaada al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines belo to go to the story.
more…11 Mar, 2013
Europeans Dominate Visitor Arrivals to Palestine in 2012
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 11 March 2013 (28 Rabee’ al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…4 Mar, 2013
Qatar-Oman Joint Tourist Visa for 33 Countries
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 04 March 2013 (21 Rabee’ al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…25 Feb, 2013
Emirates Launches “Share a Smile” Global Ad Campaign
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 25 February 2013 (14 Rabee’ al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…18 Feb, 2013
Exhibition Highlights Heritage of Muslim Spain
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 18 February 2013 (07 Rabee’ al-Thaani 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…11 Feb, 2013
Malaysia Reports 61% Growth in Visitors from Iraq
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 11 February 2013 (30 Rabee’ al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…4 Feb, 2013
Malaysia Airlines Joins oneworld, Offers DoubleBonus Mileage Until 15 April
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 04 February 2013 (23 Rabee’ al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…28 Jan, 2013
China’s Ethnic Muslim Province of Xinjiang Enjoys Tourism Boom in 2012
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 28 January 2013 (16 Rabee’ al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…21 Jan, 2013
Visit Malaysia Year Campaign Launched, Targets 28 Mln Visitors in 2014
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 21 January 2013 (09 Rabee’ al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…14 Jan, 2013
Nigerian Tourism Chief: Tourism Only Hope for Africa
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 14 January 2013 (02 Rabee’ al-Awwal 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…7 Jan, 2013
Fajr Film Fest Conference On How Hollywood Portrays Arabs/Muslims
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 07 January 2013 (24 Safar 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…31 Dec, 2012
Bruneian, 91, Recalls How He Survived Hiroshima Atom Bomb
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 31 December 2012 (17 Safar 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…24 Dec, 2012
Middle East ‘No Longer Needs Western Expat Talent’
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 24 December 2012 (10 Safar 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…17 Dec, 2012
To Cut Greenhouse Gases, Indonesia Plans 25 Trash Banks by 2014
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 17 December 2012 (03 Safar 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…10 Dec, 2012
Al-Ahram Arts Centre Opens in Cairo With Century of Egyptian Art
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 10 December 2012 (26 Muharram 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story. Watch Islamic Travel Newswire Executive Editor Imtiaz Muqbil’s landmark TEDx lecture on Peace through Tourism. Click […]
more…3 Dec, 2012
Paris Institute Exhibit Marks “25 Years of Arab Creativity”
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 03 December 2012 (19 Muharram 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…26 Nov, 2012
Listing of “World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims” Published
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 26 November 2012 (12 Muharram 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…19 Nov, 2012
Free Download: Fifth OIC Annual Report on Islamophobia
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 19 November 2012 (05 Muharram 1434). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…12 Nov, 2012
Brunei–Malaysia Islamic Tour Packages Launched In UK
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 12 November 2012 (27 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…5 Nov, 2012
Afghan Hidden Treasures Exhibition to Tour Australia in 2013-14
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 05 November 2012 (20 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…29 Oct, 2012
Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali’s Peace Gardens Top 100 Worldwide
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 29 October 2012 (13 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…22 Oct, 2012
Over SR1 Billion Projects Implemented at Holy Haj Sites
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 22 October 2012 (06 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…15 Oct, 2012
New Online Platform to Learn Arabic Music
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the Islamic world for the week ending 15 October 2012 (29 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…8 Oct, 2012
Australian World War II Veterans, Aged 88-95, To Hold Memorial in Egypt
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 08 October 2012 (22 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…1 Oct, 2012
Saudi Arabia Launches Largest Expansion of Prophet’s Mosque
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 01 October 2012 (15 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…24 Sep, 2012
Muslim Woman, 29, Named Culture Minister Of Norway
A compilation of stories of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 24 September 2012 (08 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…17 Sep, 2012
Seminar highlights health benefits of Islamic lifestyle
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 17 September 2012 (01 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…10 Sep, 2012
Andalusian art in the mosques of Islamic Cairo – Islamic Heritage – Ahram Online
Just like Ithaca, the term “Al-Andalus” has become not just the name of a place, but rather an equivalent to paradise lost. Geography and history tell us that Al-Andalus was the territory in the Iberian Peninsula ruled by Muslims between 711 and 1492. Nevertheless, culturally speaking, the imprint of Al-Andalus can be seen and experienced […]
more…9 Sep, 2012
China To Host Int’l Forum For Muslim Entrepreneurs In Yinchuan
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 10 September 2012 (23 Shawwala 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…3 Sep, 2012
Indonesia Aims for Economic Hub Status by Developing its Seaports
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 03 September 2012 (16 Shawwala 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…26 Aug, 2012
Mauritania’s Date Palms: Cultural Heritage and Means of Survival
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the Islamic countries for the week ending 27 August 2012 (09 Shawwala 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…20 Aug, 2012
A Glimpse Of Muslim Life In Japan
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the Islamic world for the week ending 20 August 2012 (02 Shawwala 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…27 May, 2012
“Experience An Exotic Music Festival In a Rainforest” & More
A compilation of stories of interesting events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 27 May 2012. Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…29 Apr, 2012
Story of Canada’s Midnight Sun Mosque To Become a Documentary
TORONTO (Islam Online) – The fascinating story of the Midnight Sun Mosque, the world’s northernmost mosque, is now being made into a documentary film by Canadian filmmakers, Saira and Nilufer Rahman. The film, to be called Arctic Mosque, will tell the story of the 4,000 km journey the mosque took in 2010 from the prairie […]
more…29 Apr, 2012
AP Wins Pulitzer Prize for Reports on Surveillance of New York’s Muslims
(Islam Online) 17 April 2012 – The Associated Press (AP) won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting Monday for documenting the New York Police Department’s widespread spying on Muslims. The AP’s series of stories showed how New York police, with the help of a CIA official, created a unique and aggressive surveillance program to monitor […]
more…29 Apr, 2012
Saudi Cities Topped Gulf States Hotel Revenue Growth in Q1 2012
LONDON, 27 April 2012 (STR Press release) – During the first quarter of 2012, the major markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reported mixed results in revenue per available room (RevPAR) following mostly positive performance for year-end 2011, according to STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the hotel industry. Jeddah, Saudi […]
more…8 Apr, 2012
Honey Farming Makes Bangladeshi A Successful Entrepreneur
RAJSHAHI, April 7 (BSS) – Honey farming has made Jarjish of Shayampur village under Paba upazila of the district a successful honey entrepreneur. After taking loan of Taka 25,000 from Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank in 2004, he had started the farming at different crop fields with six boxes and collected 400 kilograms of honey on […]
more…8 Apr, 2012
Islamic World Plans Education/Research Network
RABAT, 3 April (IINA)-Capitalizing on young talents in the Arab and Muslim world, a pan-Islamic group is planning an education and research network to enhance cooperation between talented Arab and Muslim youth. “A pan-Islamic research and education network will provide a helping hand in quickly translating the initiative for an Islamic space for higher education […]
more…8 Apr, 2012
Indonesia’s Foot-Tapping Dangdut Music To Go Global
April 3 2012, Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Soon, Indonesians will not be the only ones shaking their bodies and swinging their hips to dangdut music, but so will people in America and other countries. Indonesia’s dangdut musicians are planning to propose that dangdut be included on the UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. In Washington DC, Indonesian […]
more…4 Apr, 2012
Timbuktu, Ancient Islamic City of Trade And Learning, Under Attack
BAMAKO, Mali, 2 April, (Agencies/IINA)-Booms from rocket launchers and automatic gunfire crackled Sunday around Mali’s fabled town of Timbuktu, known as an ancient seat of Islamic learning, for its 700-year-old mud mosque and, more recently, as host of the musical Festival in the Desert that attracted Bono in January. On Sunday, nomadic Tuareg who descended […]
more…4 Apr, 2012
Islamic Bank Approves Nearly US$ 390 Million For Development Projects
KHARTOUM, Sudan, 2 April (IINA) – The 282nd meeting of the Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in Khartoum, has approved US$ 389.3 million of new financing as a boost to the ongoing development drive in the Muslim world and Muslim communities in different parts of the world. Chaired by IDB […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
Islamic Bank to Loan Nigeria US$2 Billion for Development Projects
ABUJA, 14 March (IINA) – The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and its affiliates are to provide financing envelop to the tune of $2 billion for the implementation of projects in Nigeria in the following areas: Agriculture, Energy, Transport, Water Supply and Sanitation, Education, and Health. It has also budgeted for this year, the sum of […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
ASEAN Fashion Week in Sarawak In September
KUCHING, Malaysia, March 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Sarawak Tourism Minister Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident that the inaugural Asean Fashion Week here on Sept 10-16 this year will place the state in a strong position to promote its unique natural settings, including the indigenous fashion of Borneo, globally. He said Sarawak models would be […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
Etisalat Introduces First 3G Services in Afghanistan
Khaleej Times – 21 March, 2012 – Etisalat, the largest telecommunication company in the Middle East, Asia and Africa and through its arm “Etisalat Afghanistan” has launched the first 3G services in history of Afghanistan. This achievement comes only after four years of the launch of “Etisalat Afghanistan”. The company offers mobile services and ranked […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
More Arabic-speaking Guides Needed in Turkey
ISTANBUL – Anatolia News Agency – The increase in the number of Arab tourists visiting Istanbul in recent years as a result of the development of political relations between Turkey and the Middle Eastern countries has created a need for Arabic-speaking tour guides. Istanbul has the highest number of tour guides in Turkey, with 3,440, […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
Pakistani Youth Shine With “World’s Largest Painting”
LAHORE, 24 March 2012, (Dawn): A group of 1,000 or so students of colleges and universities from all over Punjab on Friday made what they claim to be the world’s largest painting – 41,685 square feet – at the National Hockey Stadium. It is learnt that the previous record of 33,000 square-foot painting had been […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
UN-Backed Disaster Preparedness Package Launched In Indonesia
Jakarta, 22 March 2012 (UN News Centre) – The United Nations and the Government of Indonesia today launched a package of disaster preparedness initiatives to further strengthen the country’s response capacity. The new set of initiatives, launched in Jakarta by the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, and government officials, complements the existing National […]
more…25 Mar, 2012
UN Chief Lauds Malaysia’s Poverty Reduction, Urges It To Share Experiences
Kuala Lumpur, UN News Centre (Mar 22, 2012) – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Malaysia for “making great strides” in reducing poverty, adding that the country must share its experiences with the world to enhance development in other nations. “Your experiences can help countries throughout the global South, and I urge Malaysia to look at […]
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