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4 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Islamic authorities launch AI tools against extremism online
The General Secretariat of Fatwa Councils launched two AI-supported digital tools to counter extremism and polarization, with a scholar arguing the technology can assist Islamic jurists but cannot replace human expertise and judgment.
Islamic scholars warn against post-humanism and non-traditional sexual practices
Islamic scholars at an international conference on Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt presented research challenging post-humanism, non-traditional sexual practices, and digital atheism as threats to family structure.
Trump attacks New York governor over mosque visit, sparking debate on religious respect
Donald Trump attacked New York Governor Cathy Hochul on his Truth Social platform after she wore a headscarf during an official visit to an Islamic center in New York City.
Dubai Coins Museum traces currency through millennia in old quarter
The Dubai Coins Museum, a free institution in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, displays thousands of years of currency history from across the Arab world, including rare early Islamic coins and Gulf regional coinage.
