Al Hamra Business Tower wins ‘Audience Award’ for 10 year Category : Kuwait : June 2021

The most influential tower built in Kuwait in the last decade, Al Hamra Business Tower was the proud winner of the ‘Audience Award’ for the 10 year category of 2011 projects completion by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design, functionality a striking mix of iconic sculptural form and breathtaking office views overlooking the Gulf.

 Mr. Ali Khajah, Chief Operating Officer of Al Hamra Real Estate Development said: “This is truly an honor and an enriching experience as Al Hamra Business Tower receives a new category award resulting from the global respect and appreciation for our brand and its progress from a vast and diverse list of industry peers.

 Previously, Al Hamra Business Tower was recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) as the tallest building in Kuwait, 2nd tallest building, and tallest office building and tallest concrete structure in the Middle East. Internationally, the Tower was acclaimed for being 2nd tallest concrete structure in the world, 5th tallest office building in the world and 12th tallest building in the world in the year 2012.

source/content : arabtimesonline.com

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The Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design / pix: arabtimesonline.com

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KUWAIT

Saudi Arabia Wins Presidency of Arab League’s – ALECSO’s Executive Council & Hani Al-Muqbel Elected as its President : July 2021

Saudi Arabia has won the presidency of the executive council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).

Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel on Thursday was elected president of the council from 2021 through 2023, winning a majority of the vote and the participation of 21 Arab countries.

Al-Muqbel has over 18 years of work experience. He graduated from Harvard Business School after completing several executive training programs, including the executive program in developing leaderships, and other programs specialized in the strategic leadership, negotiation, board of directors’ governance, building strategic partnerships, design thinking and business growth from Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and business schools in Stanford, Columbia, INSEAD, and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

source/content: www.arabnews.com

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Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan named ‘Man of Humanity’ by Vatican’s Foundation Gravissimum Educationis : July 06th, 2021

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was named as the “Man of Humanity” by the Vatican’s Foundation Gravissimum Educationis .

Mohamed bin Zayed’s naming as ‘Man of Humanity’ underscores international community’s recognition of his humanitarian role: UAE Fatwa Council.

An outcome of his leading efforts to promote the values of compassion, giving and peace globally.

The UAE Fatwa Council pointed out that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed’s achievements in supporting needy people and rescuing those affected by crises and disasters without discrimination around the world highlights his belief in the tolerant spirit of Islam, which calls for tolerance and noble values, reflecting the Prophet Muhammad’s saying, “There is a reward for everyone with a moist liver.”

To date, the UAE has provided aid to medical staff and front line workers in more than 135 countries to curb the spread of COVID-19.

In March, Sheikh Mohamed was awarded ‘The 2021 DIHAD International Personality Award for Humanitarian Relief ‘ as a gesture of international gratitude for His Highness’s continuous support and dedicated efforts in reinforcing humanitarian work.

source: wam.ae

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The Award was received by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, from Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, President of Pontifical Foundation Gravissimum Educationis and Ministry of Education Vatican, during a ceremony held on July 06th, 2021 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of the ambassadors accredited to the UAE. /pix: wam.ae

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E.)

Nadhira Al Harthi, First Omani Woman to Reach the Highest Summit on Earth, Mount Everest: 2021

Nadhira Al-Harthy (aka) Nadhira Al-Harthia : Mountaineer. Education Expert.

First Arab Woman to Reach Mount Ama Dablam

  • The first Arab Woman to reach top of Mount Ama Dablam (6, 812 meters), one of the highest Himalayan peaks located in Nepal.
  • Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, leading an expedition of Omani students enrolled in the Globe Educational Programme (2019)

Work:

  • General Director Assistance for Girl Guides at Oman Scouts and Guides Organization under the Ministry of Education.
  • Regional leader of Globe Educational Programme for the Omani Youth.

Education:

  • Master’s Degree, Geographic Studies, Sultan Qaboos University (2011)
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Social Studies, College of Education, Rustaq (1999)

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pix: nadhira-alharthy.com

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OMAN

Wafa Zaiane – TV News Anchor at BBC

Wafa Zaiane. BBC News Anchor. Reporter. Broadcaster

Hosts her own TV show Ana Shahid (Eye Witness)

First/s:

  • First Tunisian News Anchor to appear on the BBC since it began broadcasting more than 75 years ago.

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pix: youtube / showreel 2017

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BRITISH / TUNISIANBRITISH

Two Saudis Appointed Members of ‘International Court for Commercial Arbitration’

Dr. Khalid Al-Nowaiser has been selected as a member of the International Court for Commercial Arbitration affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce, and Hussam Al-Hujailan as his deputy.

The International Court for Commercial Arbitration is an institution for the resolution of international commercial disputes. It operates under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce and consists of more than 100 arbitrators from around 90 countries.

Members of the ICC Court are appointed to three-year terms by the ICC World Council on the recommendation of ICC “national committees” or groups.

source/content: arabnews.com

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Dr. Khalid Al-Nowaiser. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Egyptian Painter Riham El-Adl Wins Prestigious Italian Art Award

Egyptian painter Riham El-Adl has won an award at Italy’s Il Biennale Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea Della Versilia, a prestigious arts competition in Florence.

The artist will have her paintings – “Sun Shining Day” and “Promised Land” – exhibited for a year at an art gallery in Florence under the management of Art Expertise, the organisation behind the contest.

source/content: arabnews.com

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pix: twitter.com/rihameladl

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EGYPT

HISTORY RECORD :‘The Voice of the Arabs’ Radio Station Launched : Cairo, July 04th, 1953

‘The Voice of the Arabs’ radio station was launched in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo on July 04th, 1953

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Late broadcaster Ahmed Said, better known for his program broadcasted on “Sawt el-Arab” [The Voice of the Arabs] radio station – Social media / pix: egypttoday.com

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EGYPT

Mohamed Benchaaboun Named Africa’s ‘Finance Minister of the Year’ : June 23rd, 2021

The African Banker, a quarterly magazine that covers Africa-related financial news, has named Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaaboun as Africa’s “Finance Minister of the Year.

The winners of the 2021 edition of the African Banker Trophies were celebrated on June 23, 2021, during the prestigious awards ceremony, organized on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.

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pix: moroccolatestnews.com

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MOROCCO

Fady Elsayed, Egyptian-British Actor Stars in ‘Gangs of London’ Season 2 : 2021

Fady Elsayed (aka) Fady El Sayed. British Actor.

TV series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012CasualtyZak WoodmaGuest role (1 episode)
2014Silent WitnessNuri KavurRecurring cast (2 episodes)
2014Penny DreadfulLead FamiliarGuest role (1 episode)
2014Law & Order : UKJamalGuest role (1 episode)
2015RiverAten OlamaGuest role (1 episode)
2015Citizen KhanTutorGuest role (1 episode)
2016The Aliens HenriGuest role (1 episode)
2016ClassRam SinghMain role (8 episodes)
2020Baghdad Central Ibrahim JabaniRecurring Cast (4 episodes)
2020Little Birds Aziz3 episodes
source: wikipedia.com

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 My Brother the Devil Mo
2012 Twenty8k Ray
2013 Sixteen Josh
2013 Ending Ibby Short film
2015 Shakespeare on Love The Speaker Short film
2016 Brotherhood Wino
2017 Boys Don’t Cry Karim Short film
2018 Little Monster Ryan Short film
2018 A Private War Mourad
2019 Ser du månen,Daniel George (Beatles)
2019 London Arabia Sayid Short film
2020 Faith TBA
Glia Satish Jarel
LondonBoys Ash

source: wikipedia.com

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pix: wikipedia.com

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BRITISH / EGYPTIAN BRITISH