Oktoberfest Munich Explosive Alert: What Happened and Why Visitors Still Keep Coming Back

There are days when joy meets uncertainty, and Munich’s Oktoberfest, the world’s most famous beer festival, recently faced one of those moments. On October 1st, 2025, the festival grounds at Theresienwiese were temporarily closed after an Oktoberfest Munich explosive alert shook the city. Police confirmed a verified threat linked to an earlier incident: a house fire and explosions in … Read More

Embracing a Fairer Future with Islamic Finance: The Riba-Free Path

Have you ever wondered why so many people are shifting towards Islamic finance in recent years? It is not just a financial system, but a way of life built on values of fairness, trust, and responsibility. Unlike conventional banking, which often thrives on interest and speculation, Islamic finance promotes transactions that are transparent, ethical, and deeply rooted in real business … Read More

The Path to a Peaceful Future: Choosing Riba-Free, Halal Investment

Life often feels like a journey filled with crossroads. At each intersection, we face decisions that shape our tomorrow. Some are small—like what to eat for breakfast. Others are big—like how we grow our savings, protect our families, and build a legacy. It is in those bigger decisions that our values are truly tested.

One such decision is about money. … Read More

Beyond Rules: Shaping Leadership Through Legal Compliance, Influence & Behaviou

A sparkling and poignant IFAP Breakfast Presentation by Greg Smith, Freehills Consultant. Employee Relations, stimulated those attending to nurture the four management obligations of legal compliance and to continually align aspirational ventures of safety documentation with the foreseeable realities for where they’re to be applied, converting paper to practice.

Mr. Smith, a lawyer, ex-army officer, and former Principal Advisor, Safety, … Read More

From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Your Retail Business License Portfolio with Ease

Determining the type of licenses your retail business will need to operate legally is a complex undertaking. Licenses are issued by multiple authorities, including federal, state, and local governments. Licenses can also vary between states and local municipalities. Even if you operate in a single location, you may need a variety of different licenses, registrations, and certifications.

As a general … Read More

Israel Set to Loosen Gun Ownership Restrictions

Loosen Legal Gun Licensing – After a weekend of violence and growing tensions with the Palestinians, the government plans to ease restrictions on who can obtain a weapon, but while some applaud the move, not everyone is convinced this is the right step

Late Friday night, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the scene of the attack in which … Read More