A summary of the latest Islamic lifestyle news from around the world.

Muslim dating app accused of copyright infringement

Match Group Inc. accused Muslim-only dating app Muzmatch Ltd. of copyright infringement, Bloomberg reported. In a UK court case, Match Group, the parent company of Match.com, Tinder and Hinge, is suing Muzmatch over use of the word “match” in its name. Match Group made several attempts to buy Muzmatch between 2017 and 2019, Bloomberg reported.  

Saudi Arabia launches new fashion reality show

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority and Dubai production house Art Format Lab are launching a new reality and fashion lifestyle TV show Yalla Nyghayer (Let’s Change), Broadcast Pro Middle East reported. The show centers on three Saudi female entrepreneurs and fashionistas who offer makeovers to their clients. Targeted primarily at women, the show hopes to capitalise on the growing fashion demand in the kingdom where the import market is estimated to be more than $2.9 billion, according to Broadcast Pro Middle East. “This is the first Saudi makeover show with a fully local cast,” Khulud Abu-Homos, CEO of Art Format Lab, was quoted as saying.

UAE’s REDTAG launches modest fashion range

REDTAG, a leading value fashion and homeware brand with 200 stores across the GCC, launched A’anika, a ladieswear range of modest apparel, reported MENAFN. “A dedication to REDTAG’s women customers, A’anika means “unique” in Arabic, and “gracious”, “brave”, and “song” in other languages - which are metaphorical of our female clientele. This range is the by-product of multiple customer feedback we have received in recent months. Women shoppers sought a dedicated range of refreshingly modest apparel. So, after a fair amount of market study and interpretations of international high fashion, we are finally catering to their needs, just in time for the post-pandemic reopening. We also have a great A’anika collection lined up for Spring and Ramadan,” said Jitender Advani, Head of Fashion, REDTAG.

Saudi Arabia restricts Umrah repetition for foreign pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has restricted the repetition of Umrah for foreign pilgrims, only allowing them to perform it three times during a 30-day stay amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the country, The Siasat Daily reported. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that the mandatory interval of 10-days between the issuance of two Umrah permits is applicable to pilgrims aged 12 and above, Siasat Daily reported. Foreign pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah have to show status of immunisation on the health app Tawakkalna, Siasat Daily noted. 

Egypt is spending billions to preserve and promote its cultural heritage

Egypt hopes to revitalise its tourism industry by spending billions of Egyptian pounds on new museums and archaeological sites, its tourism and antiquities minister said, according to a report in The National. The country has experienced a cultural renaissance in recent years, said Khaled El Enany at the American University in Cairo. Opening “very soon” and “ready 100%” is the Capitals of Egypt Museum in the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo, he was quoted as saying. Other planned openings this year include the Mohamed Ali Palace in Cairo, the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The National reported. It added that GEM is a separate budget in itself, costing about $1 billion for the 490,000-square-metre building, a sum that covers the 55,000-plus artifacts, as well as security.

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