Egypt’s Secures 3 Guinness Records Titles in One Go : September 06th, 2021

Egyptian president launches charity caravan that earned 3 Guinness Records titles.

 President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi launched Sunday Long Live Egypt Fund’s charity caravan targeted at the most one million low-income families, and that garnered three Guinness Records titles.

Those are the world’s largest food donation, largest medical equipment donation, and largest home appliance donation.

A ceremony dubbed “Charity Doors” was held in the New Administrative Capital on the occasion. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli stated that the caravan – prepared in collaboration with civil society – is worth LE650 million.

The prime minister added that the caravan is mainly intended to deliver one million food boxes for the most low-income families benefiting a total of five million citizens. A Long Live Egypt Fund official also noted that the caravan offers 6,298 medical equipment, and home appliances.

The fund has already been providing food boxes, clothes, and medical equipment, and partnered up with Orman Charity Association to build hundreds of houses at 556 rural villages and carry out thousands of cataract surgeries.

Later, President Sisi checked on the components of the world’s largest charity caravan.

Speaking of medical equipment, there are devices measuring insulin level in blood, neonatal intensive care units, laparoscopy devices, and eye survey equipment. There are also medicines and clothes.

As for the food boxes, they contain two kilos of each of sugar and pasta as well as two packs of tea among others.

Further, the president checked the furniture and home appliances used in the furnishing of residential units distributed among low-income families in return for a symbolic monthly rent.

source/content: egypttoday.com

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EGYPT

Ali Mabkhout Surpasses Messi’s Record, as Syria secures point against UAE in World Cup Qualifiers : September 2021

Syria and the UAE played out a 1-1 draw on Match day Two of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Group A on Tuesday at the King Abdullah II Stadium here.

Ali Mabkhout opened the Whites’ account at the 12th minute, scoring his 77th international goal, surpassing Argentine legend Lionel Messi and matching Brazil’s Pele’s record as the seventh highest international scorer of all time.

Syria’s Al Baher secured the equaliser at the 64th minute while Mabkhout could have doubled his tally with just 10 minutes to go, but the UAE’s record goal scorer could not direct his header towards the goalmouth.

The result hands the UAE their second point in as many games, while Syria get off the mark. October will see the Whites face Iraq and Iran in the 3rd and 4th round respectively.

source/content: wam.ae

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منتخبنا الوطني يتعادل مع نظيره السوري في تصفيات المونديال
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

Saudi Artist Ajlan Gharem Wins Jameel Prize 6 for Cage-Like Mosque Installation : September 2021

Ajlan Gharem. Artist.

The sixth Jameel Prize winner is artist Ajlan Gharem from Saudi Arabia, recognised for his work Paradise Has Many Gates, an installation from 2015 of a mosque structure constructed from chain-link wire and thereby resembling a cage.

The Jameel Prize is a collaboration between Art Jameel in Riyadh and the V&A in London. It recognises contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition. This year’s prize was announced via a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, with Fady Jameel, chairman and founder of Art Jameel, presenting the award.

Gharem was among eight finalists shortlisted from more than 400 applicants.

Born in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, in 1985, Gharem lives in Riyadh and works as a mathematics teacher. He and his brother Abdulnasser, who is also an artist, founded the non-profit arts organisation Gharem Studio in 2013 to bring young artists in the kingdom together.

source/content: thenationalnews.com

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Ajlan Gharem’s monumental wire structure ‘Paradise Has Many Gates’ is now at Gharem Studio. Photo: Gharem Studio / pix: thenationalnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi Voted Best Arab Player in Ligue 1 : August 2021

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi continues his phenomenal career. After making headlines in Italy’s Serie A with Inter Milan, when he won the league.

The Moroccan international player has continued to impress since his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during the last summer transfer window.

Achraf Hakimi was named the best Arab player in the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats for the month of August.

The 22-year-old received the award following his outstanding performance wearing PSG’s jersey throughout the matches of last month. The fans were particularly taken by his pace and the great chemistry he has while playing alongside Kylian Mbappe.

In a fan poll sponsored by the official account of Ligue 1 on Facebook, the Moroccan international player ranked first after getting the majority of the votes ahead of his compatriot and Angers SCO midfielder Sofiane Boufal and Algeria’s Andy Delort.

This award comes days after the Moroccan Professional Footballers Union (UMFP) awarded Achraf Hakimi the trophy for the Best Moroccan Player in Foreign Leagues for the 2020-2021 season.

As part of its plans to clinch the Champions League title, PSG paid €71 million (add-ons included) to sign the versatile right-back, making him the most expensive defender in the club’s history.

After an impressive journey with Inter Milan, the football player has his sights set on other big challenges with PSG.

source/contents: moroccoworldnews.com

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Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi. / pix: moroccoworldnews.com

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MOROCCO

Sharjah Fencing Club Crowned Champion of Arab Fencing Clubs Championships (AFCC) : September 2021

The Sharjah Fencing Club (SFC) was crowned champion of the Arab Fencing Clubs Championship (AFCC).

The Clubs’s winners won 17 medals, including 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 8 Bronze in two categories, which included the General Category and the Young Category for Men an Women under the age of 20.

211 male and female players representing 12 clubs from 6 Arab countries participated in the AFCC Championship.

The club’s fencing players took first place in the foil and épée weapons, as well as second place in the sabre weapon, in the men’s category. In the foil and sabre weapons, the young division took first place, as well as third place in the épée.

The Championship was hosted by the Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled in Sharjah.

source/contents: sharjah24.ae/en

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

Female Arab Illustrator and Digital Artist, Bayan Yassin, Saudi Arabia

Bayan Yassin. Female Artist. Writer.

Bayan Yassin, 27-year-old conceptual artist and writer, illustrates the Saudi culture, heritage in her work.

Each of her artworks embodies the deep emotional side of the Saudi community’s daily life, interpreted into a magical swirl of artistry portraying characters, events and stories.

Yassin illustrated the full series of the Saudi children book “Habib the Camel,” where she created the two main characters. “I am so proud and happy to see my characters turning into dolls.”


Yassin is currently working collaboration with Dar Waraqa, a creative publishing house based in Saudi Arabia, on a book about how to have a strong heart and face one’s fear.


She is also working on a new board game and three children’s books.

Each of her artworks embodies the deep emotional side of the Saudi community’s daily life, interpreted into a magical swirl of artistry portraying characters, events and stories. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com

HIGHLIGHTS

• Bayan Yassin showcased her art gallery at Medd cafe in Jeddah.  

• One of her artworks was displayed on a 36-floor skyscraper in Dubai Festival City.  

• She participated in national shows between 2005 and 2011.  

• She worked on many projects for the Saudi public sector, including a story for King Khalid Foundation and a children’s book about the Saudi customs titled ‘The Customs Champion.’

• Yassin sells her posters via her Instagram page @unique.beno, represented by @radishhouseagency, and will soon have an online shop to display all her artwork.

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Yassin sells her posters via her Instagram page @unique.beno, represented by @radishhouseagency, and will soon have an online shop to display all her artwork.
She is also planning several workshops about enhancing art through the use of color.

source/content: arabnews.com

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In my art, you will see family warmth, love, and devotion presented as these are the daily treasures that I am fond of and that feed my inspiration. / Bayan Yassin / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Ain Shams University- Egypt, Wins Unesco Literacy Prize : September 2021

Ain Shams University in Egypt is awarded the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy 2021 for its project ‘Ain Shams University experience in organizing online literacy classes for rural areas in Egypt’.

The Cairo university is one of six international recipients recognised for outstanding inclusive distance and digital learning projects in Covid times.

Egypt’s Ain Shams University has won the Unesco Confucius Prize for Literacy for its project that uses digital technology to teach literacy in rural areas of the country.

The annual Unesco international literacy prizes were awarded to six programmes from Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Mexico and South Africa, on International Literacy Day.

Ain Shams University president Prof Mahmoud El Meteini spoke in an online event held to recognise the award recipients on Thursday.

The Unesco Confucius Prize for Literacy was established in 2005 with the support of the Chinese government. Each of the three prizewinners will receive a medal, a diploma and a cash prize of $30,000.

The Unesco King Sejong Literacy Prize, sponsored by the Korean government and established in 1989, gives special consideration to language-based literacy development. The three winners will receive a medal, a diploma and a cash prize of $20,000.

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source/content: thenationalnews.com

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EGYPT

Handball: Zamalek Win African Super Cup: September 10th, 2021

Zamalek, Egyptian Sporting Club based in Cairo.

Zamalek snatched a dramatic 28-27 victory over Cairo rivals Ahly on Friday to win the African Super Cup and qualify for next month’s IHF Super Globe.

Yehia El-Deraa’s powerful shot with only three seconds remaining gave Zamalek a precious victory as they swept to a third consecutive African Super Cup title.

Zamalek took their tally to seven Super Cup triumphs, just two behind record winners GS Petroliers of Algeria

source/content: english.ahram.org.eg

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Zamalek beat Ahly in the African Super Cup (Photo: Ahram)

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EGYPT

International Conservation Organization (IUCN) Elects Emirati Woman Razan Al-Mubarak as President : September 2021

Razan Al-Mubarak. Founding Managing Director, Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. Head of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Managing Director, Emirates Nature (NGO).

 The International Union for Conservation of Nature has named an Emirati woman as its new president at its World Conservation Congress in Marseille.

Al-Mubarak is the founding managing director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, which under her leadership has supported more than 2,000 species conservation projects in more thsn 160 countries. 


She is also the head of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the managing director at Emirates Nature, an NGO affiliated with the World Wildlife Fund.


Members elect the chairs of IUCN’s commissions, which bring together 18,000 volunteer experts from around the world in a range of disciplines from species conservation to environmental law and protected area management.


IUCN is a union that brings together some of the world’s most influential organizations and experts to conserve nature and accelerate the transition to sustainable development.

source/content: arabnews.com

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature has named Razan Al-Mubarak as its new president. (IUCN) / pix: arabnews.com

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

‘Saahar’ Wins UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Russia : August 2021

UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Russia.

The horse, “Saahar,” born in 2017 and owned by Edward Modrovic, won the UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses held in Russia.

The series is continuing its impressive successes in Europe, amidst the distinguished participation of Russian owners, as well as a considerable public presence and widespread media attention.

The event was held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and monitored by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, in line with the vision and legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to promote purebred Arabian horses globally.

The race, which took place as part of the first category of races, witnessed the participation of nine purebred Arabian horses, with prizes amounting to €50,000.

Faisal Al Rahmani, General Supervisor of the President’s Cup Series for Arabian Horses, attended the event and crowned the winners.

source/content: wam.ae

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