New UAE law to regulate draft law for non-Muslims, religious activities, rites and customs
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Islamic Coin: World’s first Sharia compliant cryptocurrency to launch in May, co-founder reveals
The world’s first Sharia compliant cryptocurrency Islamic Coin is set to launch next month
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Arab Spring
Majority of young Arabs want Sharia Law, survey reveals
Findings unveiled from 14th Annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey
Bab Al Bahr
In pictures: Mouthwatering Egyptian sweets for Prophet’s birthday celebrations
Decorated sugar dolls, horse-shaped candies and nut-filled treats are on display in shops lining the busy street near Islamic Cairo, a historic district filled with mosques, tombs and caravanserais.
Bishop Miguel Ayuso Guixot
Pope Francis hails UAE move to implement Document on Human Fraternity
Head of the Catholic Church signed the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together during his visit to Abu Dhabi in February
Dr Ahmed el-Tayyeb
Abu Dhabi sets up committee to implement Human Fraternity Document
Human Fraternity Document was signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Dr Ahmed el-Tayyeb, in the UAE capital in February
Christianity
In pictures: Christian worshippers attend Christmas mass across the Middle East
Crowds gathered for Christmas day mass marking the birth of Jesus Christ in Kuwait, Palestine, Turkey, Syria and elsewhere
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Crown Prince meets with Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby raises concerns about treatment of Christians in Saudi Arabia during hour-long meeting
holly book
Video: The tunnels that house old Qurans
How to dispose of old or damaged copies of the Quran can be a sensitive topic in Pakistan. An underground shrine in Quetta is offering a solution. Buried deep within the tunnels are sacks overflowing with copies of the holy book.
Hajj
Two million pilgrims converge on Makkah for the hajj
Two million Muslims from across the globe are converging on Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and for some pilgrims the journey of a lifetime.
This year sees the return of pilgrims from Shiite Iran, regional rival to Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia.
“I’m so excited because many people dream of coming to this […]
Annual Event
In pictures: Annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Muslim pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport, a week prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah.