Dr. Amr Al-Ansi, Assistant Professor at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST)’s Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM), was invited to deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Muslim-Friendly Assurance Symposium & Knowledge (MF-ASK) 2026 on November 4, 2026.

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The symposium was held in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Organized by the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) that an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia in collaboration with the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) and University College of Yayasan Pahang, the event served as the academic and research component of the 5th World Islamic Tourism Conference (WITC) 2026.

Dr. Amr Al-Ansi Receives an Honorary Trophy and a Special Recognition Award
Under the theme “From Standards to Trust, From Assurance to Experience”, the symposium brought together academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners to exchange insights on Islamic tourism and Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH). At the event, Dr. Al-Ansi delivered a keynote speech titled “Halal Tourism in Non-Muslim Destinations: Past, Current Dynamics, and Future Paradigms”, contributing valuable research findings and recommendations to support the advancement and global development of Muslim tourism.

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