Modar Alaoui (aka) Modar JR Alaoui . Technology Entrepreneur. Public Speaker. Advisor.
Founder and CEO – Eyeris Technologies Inc., specialising in Computer Vision AI software for In-Cabin sensing and In-Vehicle scene.
Member-Advisor to Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
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AMERICAN / MOROCCAN-AMERICAN
The Saudi Monetary Authority (SAMA) announced its plan to introduce a denomination of SR20 (Twenty Saudi Riyals) banknote .
It is to mark the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the G20 summit during the era of the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The G20 summit is scheduled on November 21 – 22nd, 2020 in Riyadh.
The new banknote is to feature King Salman and the G20 summit logo on one side with a World Map highlighting G20 countries in darker shade on the other side.
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SAUDI ARABIA
‘Obaid’ built in Dubai, is named after the Emirati shipbuilder Obaid Jumaa bin Majid Al-Falasi. It has been certified by Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘World’s largest wooden Arabic Dhow’.
For the record the late Emirati shipbuilder Obaid Juma started his apprenticeship in the1940’s at the age of nine (9).
The dhow measured 91 meters long and more than 20 meters wide. The vessel is 11.22 meters high and weighs 2,500 tonnes. The ‘Obaid’ is powered by two 1,850 horsepower engines and built for speed of 14 knots . Built from approximately 1,700 tonnes of wood and 800 tonnes of steel and is scheduled to carry cargo.
This record breaking marvel is a handmade boat, built in a country with no forests. A modern adaptation is adding steel to the wooden structure.
The ship builder is Majid Obaid Al-Falasi the Managing Director of Majid Obaid Bin Majid Al Falasi & Sons, UAE.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)
Naama (aka) Halima Echiekh , Queen of Tunisian Pop Music.
Titled as ‘Tunisia’s first Artist’ (1969). Has a legacy of over 360 songs
Named ‘Official Singer on National Radio’ (1958)
Best remembered for her songs ‘Ellila Eid’ /Eddounya Haniya / Lilah Ya Lil / Mahleha Kilma fi fommi / Chara’a el Hob etc.
Passed away: October 18th, 2020
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TUNISIA
CAFU was awarded ‘Gold Innovation in Sustainable Technologies’ Award at the 4th edition of ‘Gulf Sustainability and CSR Award’ ceremony held in October 2020.
CAFU – a Dubai-based start-up is the First technology-enabled on-demand fuel delivery application in the Middle East. Headed by Founder and CEO – Rashid Al Ghurair.
It ventured out its International operation into Oman by signing a joint agreement with Oman based Al Maha Petroleum which operates a network of more than 225 services across the country.
Awards:
-Most outstanding work of collecting over 2 million Ghaf Tree Seeds in the Emirate of Sharjah – Awarded by H.H. Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Palm Fountain at The Pointe, the Palm Jumeirah broke the record for the World’s largest fountain.
The Palm Fountain measures 7,327 sq. metres and spreads 14,000 sq. feet of sea water equipped with shooters capable of blasting water 105 metres into the air and features 3,000 LED lights in multiple colours.
Certified by Guinness World Records.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
Yasmine Al Massri. Actress. Dancer. Video Artist. Human Rights Activist.
Hollywood and International Actress.
Movies/ TV Series – etc:
-Caramel – directed by Nadine Labaki
-ABC drama series – Quantico
-American TV series : Crossbones
-Al-mor wa al rumman / Al Juma Al Akheira Miral
Awards:
-Best Actress Award for Caramel (2007), Abu Dhabi Film Festival
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AMERICAN / FRENCH / PALESTINE / EGYPT
Dr.Wasini Al-Araj (aka) Waciny Laredj. Novelist. Short-story writer. Translator. Academic.
Awards/Honours:
Selected Works: Published more than a dozen books. Available in Arabic and French.
Married to poet Zineb Laouedj and collaborated with her on an anthology of African literature in French titled ‘Anthologie de la nouvelle narration africane’.
Education:-
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ALGERIA
Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi (aka) Mohammed Al Amoudi . Entrepreneur. Investor. Philanthrophy.
Business Interests: Construction, Real Estate, Refineries, Agriculture etc.
Amongst others
Major investments in Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Ethiopia.
www.sheikhmohammedalamoudi.info
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SAUDI ARABIA / ETHIOPIA
74-year old Egyptian Ezzeldin Bahader was honoured by Guinness World Records as the oldest active professional football player in the world.
Ezzeldin played for a local team on October 06th, 2020 against El Ayat Sports Club in the Egyptian third tier league.
The septuagenarian was required to feature in 2 professional matches to clinch the honour.
He surpassed the 73-year old Israeli player Issak Hayik off the top spot.
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EGYPT