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halal-expo

MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria is set to host the landmark Australia &amp; New Zealand Halal Expo 2026 (AUSNZHE 2026), scheduled for November 27–29, 2026, at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Flemington. Running under the banners “Beyond Food: Showcasing the Complete Halal Lifestyle” and “Redefining Ethical Trade,” the three-day international exhibition will operate daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.The trade show serves as a bridge connecting Australasia with the global Islamic economy. Beyond conventional food and beverage markets, the expo emphasizes the broader ethical commercial ecosystem across six primary industrial tracks:<ul><li>Food &amp; Beverage: Premium halal-certified meats, poultry, dairy, packaged foods, and organic goods.</li><li>Pharmaceuticals, Beauty &amp; Personal Care: Halal-certified healthcare products, vitamins, and alcohol-free cosmetics.</li><li>Islamic Finance &amp; Investment: Sharia-compliant banking, takaful (insurance), and ethical wealth management.</li><li>Modest Fashion &amp; Lifestyle: Apparel, textiles, and contemporary modest design.</li><li>Halal Tourism &amp; Hospitality: Destination marketing, ethical leisure travel, and hotel services.</li><li>Logistics &amp; Quality Certification: Halal auditing, compliance systems, and cold-chain supply operations.</li></ul><h4>Organizer Profile &amp; Leadership</h4>The expo is led by Dr. Bekim Hasani (Founder &amp; CEO of AUSNZHE and Managing Director of the International Halal Centre), with Middle East representation spearheaded by Dr. Tariq Ayidh Al-Qahtani, and supported by regional bodies including the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV).<h4>Registration &amp; Inquiries</h4><ul><li>Exhibitor Space &amp; Attendance: Registration and booth reservations are open via the <a href="https://ausnzhalalexpo.com/">Official AUSNZHE Portal</a>.</li><li>Official Contact: info@ausnzhalalexpo.com</li><li>Coverage Reference: <a href="https://www.cyber-islam.eu/2026/09/08/australia-new-zealand-halal-expo-2026/">Cyber-Islam Event Reference</a></li></ul>

The inaugural Australia & New Zealand Halal Expo 2026 (AUSNZHE) will convene at Melbourne Showgrounds in November 2026ز

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Melbourne to Host Halal Expo 2026

Iran

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Sina Hospital is preparing to evaluate artificial intelligence solutions for four clinical challenges, including predicting brain tumor recurrence and assessing carotid artery narrowing and plaques, according to ISNA.Dr Amir Shokri, the hospital’s deputy for research, said participants in a problem-oriented AI-in-healthcare initiative are expected to present initial results in about a month. The solutions will then undergo validation using data from approximately 40–50 new patients to determine whether they meet the expected accuracy target of around 90%. That figure is a target, not a reported result.For brain tumors, the aim is to analyze medical information, including CT and MRI scans, to help identify patients at greater risk of recurrence after surgery. The vascular applications will examine carotid artery narrowing and plaque characteristics to support clinical assessment and decision-making.Shokri said approximately 30 research needs had been identified within the hospital before priority challenges were selected in consultation with the Information and Communication Technology Research Institute and organized into a competition for knowledge-based companies.He stressed that success would depend on clinical usefulness rather than the number of awards or software products. Physicians will assess accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and other relevant measures to establish whether the tools can improve diagnosis without compromising patient safety.The initiative also looks beyond individual diagnostic applications. Shokri highlighted the potential of AI to organize medical data, coordinate hospitals and manage resources such as blood supplies during emergencies.Following more than eight months of preparatory work, the hospital hopes to develop the initiative into an annual national program. A permanent secretariat has been proposed to sustain cooperation among healthcare institutions, universities, government bodies and technology companies. <a href="https://www.isna.ir/news/1405080301511/%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%A8%DB%8C-%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D8%A8%DB%8C%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D9%88-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D9%84%D8%A7%DA%A9-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C">source: ISNA</a>

Four clinical challenges will assess AI tools, including brain tumor recurrence prediction and carotid artery analysis, with a target accuracy of around 90%.

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Sina Hospital to Test AI for Brain Tumor Recurrence

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange was compromised in an operation that began with an inadvertent download of malware in June, led to a recruitment scam in September and then a raid last week of “hot wallets” where billions of dollars worth of crypto-assets were taken.&nbsp;In a new security update issued on Tuesday, Binance detailed its initial findings into how the company was compromised and hackers were able to steal billions in just 20 minutes. The hack, <a href="https://x.com/binance/status/2117626126214504729">according to Binance</a>, was the result of an engineer falling for a fake job interview and downloading malicious software. The hackers were then able to move through the company’s network, exploit an internal AI tool, and gain access to a wallet signing service that allowed them to make transactions outside of normal withdrawal procedures.&nbsp;The operation began months before the theft. In June 2026, an engineer from Binance’s Wallet DevOps team downloaded a tampered Homebrew installation while searching online for a popular AI coding tool. Binance detected the suspicious activity, replaced the device and rotated the associated credentials, but information about the engineer’s role and colleagues had already been exposed. The attackers then targeted another software engineer through a legitimate job-hunting platform. In September, someone posing as a Project Director arranged two interviews: first with an HR representative, then with someone claiming to be the CEO of a fictitious company. During the first video interview, the supposed HR representative shared a social media account containing personal photos and videos to establish credibility. At the end of the second interview, the engineer was asked to download a technical assignment containing a malicious code repository onto his work computer. The malware executed during setup, replacing a legitimate development tool component with a malicious version. It used obfuscation to evade detection, executed commands and established communication with an attacker-controlled server. Binance said its endpoint security tools didn’t detect the malware at the time. On October 20, attackers used the compromised computer to abuse an internal AI tool and gain access to the systems of two other employees, including the Wallet DevOps engineer initially targeted in June. They discovered that his computer contained a token with container deployment permissions. Then on October 29, the attackers used stolen credentials to access another engineer’s computer, deploy a container and execute a malicious script. This gave them access to Binance’s internal wallet signing service, allowing them to initiate transactions outside the normal withdrawal process. The transfers involved several blockchain networks. Five Binance hot wallets sent 233.46 million XRP to an attacker-controlled address, while other transfers involved approximately 970,500 SOL, 44.2 million OP and 18,270 BTC. The company estimates that approximately $6.34 billion in assets were affected, of which around $2.85 billion had been frozen or intercepted as of its November 3 update. Binance says it will absorb the financial impact and has already replenished 98% of the affected token assets, based on figures reported on October 31. The attack highlights the need to treat recruitment processes, developer workstations and internal AI applications as part of the corporate attack surface. Technical assignments should run in isolated environments, deployment credentials should be short-lived and tightly restricted, and internal AI tools should never inherit unnecessary access to sensitive systems. <img src="https://i0.wp.com/securityaffairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/image-6.png?ssl=1"> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hackers behind the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) used fake job interviews, malicious software and an internal AI tool


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Details Behind the Biggest Theft in Cryptocurrency History

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Islamic-Republic

More than 30 projects supported by Sharif University of Technology’s HATEF technology-development funding program have reached the finished-product stage, according to Behnam Talebi, head of the Sharif University’s Science and Technology Park.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters at an exhibition showcasing the program’s achievements, Talebi said the initiative began approximately two years ago in cooperation with Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The program received more than 150 proposals following its call for applications. Around 52 were selected after evaluation, and more than 30 have since developed into finished products. The resulting companies are now based at the park’s incubator.&nbsp;Talebi said the exhibition aims to connect technology developers directly with investors and prospective customers, creating opportunities for future business partnerships. He added that the program demonstrates university faculty members’ capacity to develop technology-based products and services when appropriate support is available. With further development, the resulting businesses could expand into domestic and international markets. During incubation, companies receive workspace, financial assistance and other support to help them become sustainable businesses. Support continues beyond incubation through park membership benefits, applicable exemptions, access to its company network and participation in commercialization events. Talebi expressed hope that further rounds of HATEF would be implemented in cooperation with the vice presidency.

More than 30 selected projects have become finished products, with the resulting companies receiving incubation support from Sharif University.

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Sharif’s HATEF Program Delivers Over 30 Products

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Iran’s Information and Communication Technology Research Institute is seeking to help turn artificial intelligence solutions into usable healthcare products through collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences and medical centers.According to ISNA, Mohammad Hadi Bakaei, head of the institute’s Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Development, outlined the initiative at a problem-driven AI in healthcare event at Sina Hospital.Bakaei said the center’s infrastructure, training programs, standards development activities, and testing capabilities could support the development and evaluation of healthcare AI. Over the past four years, he said, the center has built an ecosystem that includes expanding technical infrastructure and a marketplace platform offering data, services, and products.The center has also held discussions with Tehran University of Medical Sciences on using its educational resources to support the university’s training priorities.<h3>Starting With Clinical Needs</h3>Bakaei described two approaches to evaluating AI solutions. Product-based evaluation examines an existing tool submitted for testing, certification, or an assessment report.Problem-driven evaluation, by contrast, begins with an actual industry need—even when no product has yet been developed to address it. That need is translated into measurable benchmarks, and proposed solutions are then assessed against those criteria.He said this approach can help healthcare providers obtain practical, evaluated solutions while encouraging collaboration, innovation, and commercialization.The institute has established a specialized AI services evaluation laboratory, which Bakaei described as the country’s only reference laboratory for assessing such services. Its current authorization covers foundational AI services; expanding its scope to healthcare remains a goal requiring further cooperation.<h3>About 140 Teams Registered</h3>Bakaei said approximately 140 teams had registered for the event’s four competitions, even though public outreach had not yet begun. Participants represent universities and locations across Iran, including Qeshm, Tabriz, and Mashhad.He expressed hope that formal publicity would attract additional participants and that the event would become an annual national initiative.Previous problem-driven events have helped form specialized teams and connect skilled participants with employers, he said. Companies have also expressed interest in recruiting teams and developing their solutions into minimum viable products, followed by finished products.Bakaei said cooperation among researchers, universities, healthcare providers, and technology companies could help move AI solutions beyond the development stage and into practical use in healthcare. <a href="https://www.isna.ir/news/1405080301501/%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D9%88-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%88-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%84-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-AI-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA">source: ISNA</a>

An AI research center is working with Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Sina Hospital to develop and evaluate practical healthcare solutions.

Melbourne to Host Halal Expo 2026

The inaugural Australia & New Zealand Halal Expo 2026 (AUSNZHE) will convene at Melbourne Showgrounds in November 2026ز

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