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Islamic finance principles ‘align naturally with ESG and sustainability,’ says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

Fortune

Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs

Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry.

The Conversation

Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden's special envoy over desecration of Quran

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has suspended the status of Sweden’s special envoy over Quran burnings that sparked mass protests in a number of Muslim countries

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OIC Says May Send Senior Delegation to Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss the developments in Sudan. The meeting was held at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC executive committee. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha said the organization will work with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

OIC Holds Israel Responsible for ‘Martyrdom’ of Palestinian Prisoner

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held on Tuesday Israel responsible for the “martyrdom” of Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan in one of its jails. Accusing Israel of medical negligence, it condemned its inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners and their deprivation of their basic rights that are safeguarded by international treaties and…

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OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the developments in Sudan. The meeting will be held at the request of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC summit. The meeting will be held at the OIC’s headquarters in the Saudi coastal city…

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OIC Displeased with Europe’s Congratulatory Message Marking Israel’s ‘Independence'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation said Thursday that the statements of the European Union President, Ursula von der Leyen, in which she congratulated Israel on its seventy-fifth “independence,” were disappointing and not in line with human rights and international law. The Jeddah-based organization expressed strong displeasure at the statement of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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OIC Reiterates Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation reiterated on Monday its call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his deep concern over the ongoing fighting in Sudan, warning that an escalation will have dire consequences on civilians and the humanitarian situation in the country. He underscored…

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OIC Denounces Israeli Aggressions against Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned of the consequences of the continued infringement on the al-Aqsa Mosque, including the ongoing provocations, abuses, and daily assaults, according to the Palestinian News Agency (Wafa). The OIC Executive Committee held an extraordinary, open-ended meeting in Riyadh to consider the continuous Israeli attacks…

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India condemns Muslim group OIC's stance on violence in the country

India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) showed an "anti-India agenda" by saying that last week's violent clashes during a Hindu religious festival targeted the Muslim community.

Reuters

Islamic World Outraged over Quran Burning in Copenhagen

Arab countries and Islamic organizations condemned the burning of the holy Quran by an extremist group outside the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the move, underlining the need to consolidate the values of dialogue, tolerance and respect and reject everything that stokes extremism. The…

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OIC Foreign Ministers Meeting Praises Saudi-Iranian Agreement

The foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation met in Nouakchott on Thursday to discuss security, terrorism and Islamophobia. The 49th session of the council of OIC foreign ministers, “Moderation is the Key to Security and Stability,” also tackled efforts to develop relations between Islamic…

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