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Private banking seeks new Islamic niche
It seems logical: combine two of the fastest growing financial sectors in south and south-east Asia – Islamic banking, and private banking – to create a new niche: private banking for rich Muslims in the region. After all, about 350m believers live in the rapidly expanding economies of India, Indonesia and Malaysia. If only a…
The rise of mosques becomes catalyst for conflict across Europe
Protests and demonstrations against the erection of new mosques throughout Europe are serving as catalysts for greater tensions at hand. Dissenters cite mosques as working against integration with religious-only instruction, while others cite mosques as a visible symbol of wanting to exist in the greater social surroundings. Others are merely angry over the visible display…
Analysis: Integrating Migrants
The Migration Integration Policy Index reveals a great deal of hidden detail about the subtleties of migration to, and within Europe. Research looked at laws and policies concerning labor, opportunities to naturalize, political freedoms, and humanitarian issues, and developed an index based on 140 indicators.
Analysis: Integrating Migrants
The Migration Integration Policy Index reveals a great deal of hidden detail about the subtleties of migration to, and within Europe. Researches looked at laws and policies concerning labor, opportunities to naturalize, political freedoms, and humanitarian issues, and developed an index based on 140 indicators.
Muslim scholars reach out to Pope
More than 130 Muslim scholars have written to Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian leaders urging greater understanding between the two faiths. The letter says that world peace could depend on improved relations between Muslims and Christians. It identifies the principles of accepting only one god and living in peace with one’s neighbours as common…