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In a First.. Saudi Women to Conduct the Haramain Express Train

Professionals at the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP), a part of the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), trained 32 women during a 12-month programme to run the Haramain Express Train. The female conductors started working the Haramain Train following the training.

Pilgrims Numbers Return to What They Were Before the Pandemic
The numbers of pilgrims returned to what they were before the pandemic without any age restrictions & insurance cost reduced for Umrah performers and pilgrims.
Birmingham's Muslim Girls Hockey Programme Set to Grow
Due to its success, an initiative focused at attracting more Muslim females in Birmingham to play hockey may be spread across the country.
First Muslim and First Woman of Colour to Serve on the Blaine City Council
Lori Saroya, 41 years old, mother of three, became the first Muslim and first woman of color to serve on the Blaine City Council, Minnesota, United States.
Hijab included in British Airways’ new uniform
For the first time in 20 years, British Airways has introduced its new uniform. The airline's female cabin staff will now wear jumpsuits, with the option of wearing a hijab.
Muslim Women in Colorado Attend Self-defense Class
Around a dozen Muslim women, including Hijabis, attended a self-defense class held by the Islamic Center of Aurora Colorado.
The First British Muslim to Achieve this Guinness World Record
Zaynab Jogi, known as Zee, became the First British Muslim to Climb Everest basecamp and complete an obstacle course on the summit.
Halal Food Options Available in NYC Schools
“Cafeteria Enhancement Experience”, a 50-million-dollar capital investment into lunch systems across New York City school programme was announced at Hillcrest High School. The program increases Halal food alternatives in all city's schools.
Heba Saadia, the First Palestinian Female referee in the Women’s World Cup
Palestinian referee, Heba Saadia was appointed to be a member of the 2023 Women’s World Cup arbitration staff.
The 20th Reviving Islamic Spirit conference to be held in Toronto
The Reviving Islamic Spirit convention returns to Toronto as an in-person event after being held virtually for two years due to COVID-19.
Canadian Muslim community gives away 100 Free Coats
The Muslim community in Windsor-Essex, Canada, step in as the weather gets colder.
Teacher fired after interrupting Muslim students while praying
A Florida teacher was dismissed after showing on a TikTok video interrupting and accusing Muslim students of practising magic while praying.
Beacon Best Future Mosque Design Awarded to a Bradford Mosque
The Madinat al-Zahra project, currently being constructed on Bartle Lane, in the Great Horton area, won the Beacon Best Future Mosque Design Awards 2022.
Female fans feeling safe at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Ellie Molloson, founder of the HerGameToo campaign which aims at refining female football fans’ experiences at stadiums, expressed contentment over attending Qatar FIFA World Cup games.

Molloson said:

Blackburn Rovers win the Ihsan Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Blackburn Rovers, professional English football club, won the Ihsan Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the Islam Channel Business Awards.
Aisha Wahab becomes the first Muslim and Afghan elected to CA senate
Aisha Wahab became the first Muslim and first Afghan American elected to the California State Senate. She will represent District 10
Stanford University offers its first course on addressing Islamophobia
CSRE 30: Interrogating Islamophobia is a Stanford course attempting to spark a discussion about Islamophobia on campus.
Bana Gora, MWC Chief Executive receives the Bradford College Honorary Fellow Award
Bana Gora, Muslim Women's Council Chief Executive received Honorary Fellowship from Bradford College, which is the highest honour that the college can give to recognise someone's service or support to the college, city or district of Bradford.
QR codes in Qatar hotel rooms introducing Islam to World Cup fans
Some hotels in Doha have placed QR codes in their rooms introducing Islam in several languages, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup
11-year-old British Muslim boy acheives IQ score higher than Einstein's
 Yusuf Shah, an 11-year-old Muslim boy from Leeds, scored 162 on an IQ test, surpassing physicists Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking who are believed to have scored 160.