In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Mastersuggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.”
“Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries…[including] the fast-growing global halal economy.”
“The UAE is targeting Dh2.56 trillion in local Islamic finance assets by 2031 under a national strategy that also seeks to strengthen legal and Shari’ah certainty and protect customers’ rights.”
In Lebanon, “The Fatwa House has warned of legal action against anyone defaming the Grand Mufti of Lebanon or the institution.”
In Brunei, the Ministry of Religious Affairs is “implementing a strategy focused on four key areas to further expanding dakwah through digital platforms to engage younger generations and address the spread of unauthenticated religious information on social media.”
“Wealthy Middle Easterners are drawing on English law to sidestep Islamic inheritance rules that disadvantage daughters.”
“President William Ruto has announced a Sharia-compliant financing option under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme, allowing Muslim Kenyans to buy homes through arrangements that comply with Islamic law.”
