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Bahrain’s Ali Monfaradi : International Jiu-Jitsu Champion

Ali Monfaradi (aka) Ali Seena E. A. Monfaradi . Athlete. Jiu-Jitsu. Black Belt Holder.

Ali has 2 nicknames – One is “The Beast From The Middle East” and the other one, which was ‘coined’ by his coach Michael Langhi is “Cadeira Elétrica” (Electric Chair).

Represented Bahrain in competitions regionally and globally.

Business:

Founder of ‘Elements BJJ’ – a sports business venture

Winner :

1st Place IBJJF European Open NoGi (2019)
1st Place IBJJF German Nationals (2017)
1st Place IBJJF Berlin Open (2018)
1st Place UAEJJF Czech Republic Pro (2019)
1st Place JJIF World Ju-Jutsu Championship (2018)
2nd Place IBJJF Berlin NoGi Open (2018)
2nd Place IBJJF London Fall NoGi Open (2017 / 2018)
2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2021)
2nd Place UAEJJF Dubai National Pro (2018)
3rd Place JJIF World Ju-Jutsu Championship (2018)
3rd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2019)
3rd Place IBJJF London Fall Open (2017)
3rd Place IBJJF Berlin Open (2018*)

Records of Achievements (Colored Belts):

1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2012 blue)
1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2012 blue)
2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2012* blue)
3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2017 brown)
3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2012* blue, 2015 purple)
3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2011 blue, 2014 purple)

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BAHRAIN

First Female Saudi Officers Guarding the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah : March 2020

The 113-strong all-female batch of military-trained officers stationed at the Prophet’s Mosque was created six months ago.

It is part of the homeland security branch of Saudi Arabia’s Special Security Forces.

The officers work round the clock in four teams of nearly 18 members each.

Women have also played their part in creating legislation and opening businesses and have taken a leading role in private-sector investment.

Saudi Arabia now has its first female professional racing driver, female ambassadors, female judges, and award-winning female filmmakers.

Female police officers joined the ranks of Makkah’s security force for the first time during last summer’s Hajj season, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

source/content : arabnews.com

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Dozens of female officers are currently deployed both in Makkah and Madinah, where they are providing security and managing worshippers at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Students Win 4 Medals at ‘International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad’ (IMChO) 2021

Four Saudi students, represented by The King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Education Ministry, won the prestigious International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) 2021.

The students, Mohammed Al-Hadlaq, Mohammed Al-Hudaithi, Abdulaziz Al-Juaid, and Saeed Baghdadi, won bronze medals. The number of awards won by Saudi Arabia at the IMChO has now reached 18 — three silver and 15 bronze medals.

IMChO is a major international competition for students in chemistry. It started in the then-USSR as the All-Union Olympiad in Chemistry in 1967.

Now more than 30 countries participate in IMChO and an international jury of leading chemical scientists around the world make up the tasks for the Olympiad.

source/content : arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

GB’s – Top 5 Most Powerful Arabs in Kuwait : April 2021

The highest ranked Arabs originating from Kuwait in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list.

Kuwaiti nationals ranked as the fourth largest group in the Gulf Business’ annual Arab Power list for 2021, with six entries.

1. Mohammed Alshaya
Executive chairman, Alshaya Group

Sector: Retail / Overall rank: 36 / 2020 rank: 30

2. Kutayba Yusuf Alghanim
Executive chairman, Alghanim Industries

Sector: Diversified / Overall rank: 41

3. Mohammad Saud Al-Osaimi
CEO, Boursa Kuwait

Sector: Finance / Overall rank: 42 / 2020 rank: 42

4. Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi
Vice chairman and CEO, Zain Group

Sector: Telecoms / Overall rank: 43 / 2020 rank: 41

5. Tarek Sultan
CEO and vice chairman, Agility

Sector: Logistics / Overall rank: 71 / 2020 rank: 71

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KUWAIT

Saudi Arabia – Celebrates ‘National Cultural Awards ‘- 32 Honoured : April 2021

The National Culture Awards Ceremony kicked off with a bang in Riyadh, honoring 32 Saudi cultural figures in 14 categories.

Sponsored by the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman over 14 categories were awarded in cultural pioneering, youth cultural, cultural institutions, film, music, fashion, national heritage, literature, theater and performing arts, visual art, architecture and design, culinary arts, publishing, and translation.

14 cultural awards winners:

The Cultural Pioneer of the Year Award: H.E. Shaikh Mohammed Nasser Alaboudy
Youth Cultural Award: Winning first place is Shahad Saeed Amin for her films including “Lady of the Sea” and “Scales” that Saudi Arabia’s film authority nominated for best international film in the Academy Awards.
Cultural Institutions Award: First place in the private sector track is King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), First place in the Non-Profit sector track is Saudi Heritage Preservation Society, and winning first place in the Social responsibility track is the Ketabi Lak Application.
Film Award: In first place is Shahad Saeed Amin
Fashion Award: In first place Lomar, in second place Yousef Mohammed Akbar,and in third place Arwa Abdullah Alammari
Music Award: In first place Zaina Emad Swelleh,in second place Akram Ibrahim Almattar, and in third place Reem Fahad Altamimi.
National Heritage Award: In first place Abdulaziz Abdullah Aldakheel, in second place Dr. Hisham Ali Mortada ,and in third place Torathuna Social Responsibility Company.
Literature Award: In first place is Abdulaziz Saleh Alsagabi, in second place Magbool Moussa Alalawi, and in third place Amal Saleh Alharbi.
Theater and Performing Arts Award: In first place Sami Abdullatif Algamaan and in second place Yasser Yahya Madkhli.
Visual Arts Award: in first place Lolowah Abdulrazzaq Alhomoud ,in second place Danah Abdulrahim Awratani, and in third place Ahmad Sami Angawi.
Architecture and Design Award: A winner was not selected as the submissions did not meet the requirements.
Culinary Arts Award: In first place Rakan Ibrahim Aloraifi, in second place ZADK Culinary Academy, and in third place Norah Abdulwahab Albadran
Publishing Award: In first place was Obeikan Publishing and Translation, second place Kadi and Ramadi for Publishing and Distribution, and in third place Dar Athar for Publishing and Distribution.
Translation Award: In first place Abdallah Mohammed Idris, in second place Sultan Nasser Almujaiwel, and in third place Bander Mohammed Alharbi.

source/content : arabnews.com

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Sheikh Muhammad bin Nasser Al-Aboudi was given the Cultural Personality of the Year award. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Mohammed bin Rashid Launches ‘100 Million Meals’ to Provide Food Support in 20 countries : April 2021

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign to provide food parcels for families and people in need across 20 countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Launched as an expansion from last year’s locally-held ’10 Million Meals’ campaign that empowered COVID-19-hit communities across the UAE, the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign will provide food support for the vulnerable in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

The campaign is part of UAE’s response to global efforts to combat world hunger, a major challenge that has been exacerbated by outbreak of COVID-19 that has pushed millions of disadvantaged populations to greater insecurity, poverty and unemployment. The campaign also aims to support the international community in achieving the second of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to end hunger by 2030.

The MBRGI will carry out the campaign in collaboration with the UN World Food Programme, the Food Banking Regional Network, humanitarian and charity organizations in beneficiary countries, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment (MBRCH), and UAE federal and local entities.

source: wam.ae

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

Qatari Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani among World’s Richest Arabs – Forbes : April 2021

Hamid bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (aka) Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani (aka) HBJ is among the world’s richest Arabs according to Forbes.

Highlights:

Former Prime Minister of Qatar (2007 – 2017)
Former Foreign Minister of Qatar (1992 – 2013)
Paramount Services Holdings – Owns 3% of Deutsche Bank
etc….

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QATAR

UAE’s First ever Female Astronaut, Noura Al-Matroushi : April 2021

A woman has made history in the United Arab Emirates as the country’s first female astronaut.

Noura Al-Matrooshi is one of two new astronauts in the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Space Centre astronaut program, UAE vice president and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on Twitter .

She was chosen with Mohammed Al-Mulla, two of over 4,000 candidates who applied to the program, Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, said.

In 2019, Maj. Hazzaa al-Mansoori became the UAE’s first astronaut in space, spending an eight-day mission aboard the International Space Station.

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UAE’s first female astronaut Noura al-Matroushi. | Photo Credit: Twitter@MBRSpaceCentre

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

OIC Chief Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen Awarded Azerbaijan’s Order of Friendship : April 2021

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev awarded Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) – Azerbaijan’s Order of Friendship, in appreciation of his efforts in advocating and strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and the OIC.

Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmad Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Othaimeen (aka) Yousef Al-Othaimeen Ph.D.

The Award was at a reception held in Baku.

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SAUDI ARABIA

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi wins 13 Awards in ‘2021 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards’ : March 2021

DoH has won several Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards for an array of its innovative initiatives, including its unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has positioned the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at the global forefront in various aspects and industries.

The Department has won 7 Gold awards, which was the highest number of Gold awards on the list, besides winning two Silver and four Bronze awards.

The initiatives for which DoH has won the Stevie Awards included the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Quality Index “Muashir”, the Healthcare Programme for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses, the nation-wide awareness campaign against COVID-19, and Artificial Intelligent Solution in Exam Delivery.

Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has also won two prestigious Stevie Awards, namely the Gold Award for “Innovative Management in Government – Organizations with 100 or More Employees” and for “Government Hero of the Year”, in the COVID-19 response category.

source: wam.ae

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