Day: June 28, 2025

GAZA, PALESTINE : ‘The Man Who Feeds Gaza’s Children’ Wins News & Documentary Emmy Award

A powerful portrait of compassion under fire, ‘The Man Who Feeds Gaza’s Children’ takes home one of journalism’s highest honors.

‘The Man Who Feeds Gaza’s Children,’ a short documentary following Gazan food blogger and humanitarian Hamada Shaqoura, has won a News & Documentary Emmy Award in New York, honoring its remarkable storytelling and emotional depth.

The film captures Shaqoura’s decision to set aside his food blog and cook for thousands of children and displaced families during the war in Gaza. He turned his kitchen into a frontline of resistance—preparing familiar comfort foods like chicken wings, tacos, croissants, and popsicles, often while bombs fell nearby.

“I cooked under bombs not for recognition, but because hunger doesn’t wait,” Shaqoura said following the win. “Gaza deserves to be seen.”

Led by Reem Makhoul, Senior Managing Producer at Business Insider, the film is part of a growing body of work that centers the human experience in conflict zones. By focusing on daily acts of care, the documentary invites viewers to see Gaza not only through the lens of tragedy, but also through the enduring power of resilience.

“This award is for every child who stood in line for a plate of food, to every family who shared it with love, and to every voice that refused to be silenced,” Shaqoura shared. “To the people of Gaza—you are the story. And now, finally, the world is listening.”

Also a James Beard Award nominee, the documentary’s recognition by the Television Academy underscores the strength of its message, a simple yet radical truth: feeding people is a form of dignity, and storytelling can be an act of survival.

source/content: cairoscene.com (headline edited)

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MOROCCAN Biologist Jinane Zouaki Joins Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy

Zouaki made history in 2023 as the first Moroccan to join the Royal Academy of Pharmacy in Catalonia.

Moroccan biologist Jinane Zouaki has been appointed as an academic corresponding member of the Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy.

Her appointment marks a big milestone, as she is the first Moroccan, Arab, and African woman to receive this honor. The official ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Granada, Spain. The event gathered many scientists from Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and Morocco.

In her speech to the academy, Zouaki spoke about her history of pharmacy in Morocco. She outlined the country’s recent efforts to strengthen its health sovereignty under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.

She explained that this national strategy has helped Morocco become a leading industrial hub and a strong, competitive player in both regional and international healthcare sectors.

Speaking to Morocco’s state news agency MAP, Zouaki shared her pride and gratitude for joining such a prestigious institution. She said the recognition is not only a personal achievement, but also a proud moment for Moroccan women and for the country as a whole.

This recognition contributes to Morocco’s scientific presence on the international stage, she added.

Originally from the northern city of Tetouan, Zouaki holds a doctorate in pharmacy. In 2022, she became the first Moroccan and African to receive the Medal of Privilege from the University of Granada, a high honor that celebrates her long journey in education and biomedical research.

Zouaki also made history as the first Moroccan to join the Royal Academy of Pharmacy of Catalonia.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered to help medical teams. At her molecular biology lab in Saniat Rmel Hospital in Tetouan, she worked on COVID-19 testing and helped train healthcare workers.

source/content: moroccoworldnews.com (headline edited)

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U.A.E. : Emirati innovation in airport security wins gold and special award at the International Exhibition of Technology (ITEX)

In an achievement that strengthens the UAE’s position on the global innovation map, Emirati student Ali Hamid Al Loughani, from the Emirates Science Club, won the gold medal and special award presented by the Saudi delegation at the International Young Inventors Championship, part of the 36th edition of the International ITEX 2025 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The competition saw the participation of nearly 900 innovations from 15 countries.

Al-Loughani’s innovation is part of an innovative security project to screen passengers at airports using motion amplification technology and biometric signal processing through cameras without any contact. This enables the analysis of physiological indicators such as heart rate and breathing, and the detection of signs of stress or suspicious behavior.


Bilal Al-Badour, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Culture and Science Forum, emphasized that Al-Loughani’s achievement reflects the spirit of a true researcher and the passion of innovators, commending his determination to transform his idea into a realistic solution that serves society and enhances security.

Dr. Eisa Al Bastaki, Chairman of the Emirates Science Club, commended Al Loughani’s intellectual and scientific maturity, emphasizing that this level of innovation reflects the country’s drive toward a knowledge-based economy based on creativity and technology, and enhances the UAE’s global standing in the fields of science and invention.

It’s worth noting that more than 80% of the innovations on display at ITEX 2025, which spanned 15 categories including artificial intelligence, automation, and medical technologies, demonstrated promising potential for commercialization.

source/content: wam.ae (headline edited)

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