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ARAB / QATAR : 4th Arab Mathematics Olympiad 2024 begins in Doha

The Fourth Arab Mathematics Olympiad 2024 kicked off Sunday in Doha.

The Olympiad, which will conclude on November 14, is organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar, in partnership with the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science.

HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Chairperson of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, said that organizing the Fourth Arab Mathematics Olympiad falls under the umbrella of ALECSO and aims to enhance communication between Arab students, develop the spirit of excellence, creativity, talent and self-confidence, pay attention to the sciences of mathematics and develop its curricula and improving its teaching methods.

She noted in her opening speech that mathematics is one of the basic sciences on which many applied sciences depend, it’s based on thinking, setting hypotheses, and mathematical proofs, stressing that working on developing curricula to improve the quality of education and develop students’ skills has become an urgent need to keep pace with current developments and modern life, in a world characterized by rapid development and technological progress.

She explained that the Arab Mathematics Olympiad comes to crystallize the interest of Arab countries in developing the performance of their students in modern sciences as a basic requirement for sustainable development.

source/content: qatar-tribune.com (headline edited)

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HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Chairperson of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science

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ARAB / QATAR

SAUDI ARABIA : Aid Agency KSrelief wins ‘Global Humanitarian Achievement Award 2024’, Washington, U.S.A

The Saudi aid agency KSrelief was honored with the Global Humanitarian Achievement Award by the National Council on US-Arab Relations, in recognition of relief efforts that have made a substantial impact in crisis regions around the world.

Delano Roosevelt, the council’s second president and CEO, presented the award to the supervisor general of KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, in Washington, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Dr. Al-Rabeeah said the award is an international acknowledgement of Saudi Arabia’s leading role in relief efforts.

He underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to assisting people in need, supporting those affected by crises, and assisting refugees wherever possible.

He also affirmed that Saudi Arabia has consistently been a leader in charitable and humanitarian initiatives and is at the forefront of donor countries on regional and international fronts.

source/content: arabnews.com (headline edited)

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Delano Roosevelt, CEO of National Council on US-Arab Relations, presents the award to the supervisor general of KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, in Washington. (SPA)

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SAUDI ARABIA

LEBANON : Étienne Chaer Just Broke The Powerlifting World Record, Druskininkai, Lithuania

Lebanese athlete Étienne Chaer has made headlines in the world of powerlifting after breaking the IPF Raw Deadlift world record by lifting an impressive 396 kg at the IPF Classic Powerlifting World Championships 2024 in Druskininkai, Lithuania, from June 15 to 23.

At the beginning of the 2024 season, Étienne el-Chaer, a prominent competitor in the junior category, became ineligible to compete in that division.

Undeterred, the young Lebanese athlete moved up to the 120 kg category. He showcased his determination and strength by setting a new IPF Raw Deadlift world record with an astounding 396 kg lift.

His journey during the competition had its challenges. Despite a solid start with a successful 370 kg lift in his initial attempt, he faced technical difficulties in his second attempt at 396 kg, resulting in a disallowed lift due to minor form adjustments post-lift.

However, he showed resilience and determination, regrouping swiftly and securing the record on his third attempt, completing the lift in under five minutes.

His performance highlighted his raw strength, technical skills, and competitive spirit among some of the sport’s top athletes.

Following his achievement, Étienne shared a video of the moment on Instagram, expressing satisfaction with his standing record.

source/content: the961.com (headline edited)

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LEBANON

ALGERIAN Kaylia Nemour Won 1st place in the 41st Arthur Gander Tournament, Chiasso, Switzerland

The Algerian Olympic gymnastics champion, Kaylia Nemour, won the first place in the 41st prestigious “Arthur Gander” tournament, held on Wednesday in Chiasso, Switzerland.

After her triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Kaylia Nemour repeated the feat with an exceptional performance, scoring a total of 41.350 points – an impressive score that demonstrates her level of preparation and talent.

She earned 14.900 points on the uneven bars, 13.750 points on the balance beam, and 12.700 points on the vault.

source/content: al24news.com (headline edited)

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ALGERIA

ARAB : Extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit opens in Riyadh to discuss Israeli wars in Gaza, Lebanon

Saudi crown prince calls for Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

An extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday to discuss Israel’s ongoing wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

“We reiterate our rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in an opening speech at the summit.

He stressed the need to continue efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state on the lands of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The crown prince also condemned Israeli attempts to prevent the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from delivering aid to Gaza.

Bin Salman said that his country rejects any threat to the security and sovereignty of Lebanon.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, for his part, called on the Arab and Islamic countries to show the highest levels of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

He also demanded the implementation of a UN resolution to halt Israeli assaults on Gaza and to secure the delivery of humanitarian aid into the enclave.

More than 50 leaders of Arab and Islamic countries are taking part in the summit, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

source/content: aa.com.tr / ahmedasmar (headline edited)

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ARAB / SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA : Jouf breaks 02 Guinness records for the ‘World’s Largest’ & the ‘World’s most modern, organic olive farms’

Jouf Gov. Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz has praised the country’s leaders and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture for supporting the region’s record-breaking developmental and economic initiatives.

Prince Faisal made the comments during a ceremony marking the region’s achievements, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Two certificates were presented by Guinness World Records representative Kenzi Al-Dafrawi to Mazen Badawood, CEO of the Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co.

The certificates honored the company for having the world’s largest and most modern organic olive farm, the SPA reported.

The event was attended by Abdulaziz Al-Rujai, director general of the ministry in the Jouf region. 

Prince Faisal said: “We take pride in the national accomplishments that the Kingdom’s Vision 2023 has realized in promoting self-sufficiency and achieving food security.”

Badawood thanked Prince Faisal for his dedication to serving the people of the region. 

He said Jouf’s agricultural, environmental and water purification projects provide a model for others to follow.

The awarding of the two certificates coincided with Organic Food Day, celebrated on Nov. 11, which the Kingdom marked with a series of events across the country. 

Organic Food Day is aimed at encouraging people to make healthy dietary choices and embodies efforts to achieve sustainable food security, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan. 

The ministry aims to encourage farmers to adopt organic farming practices, educate consumers, as well as promote resource sustainability and local production.

As a part of the celebrations, Riyadh is hosting the Saudi International Exhibition for Organic Products from Nov. 11 to 13 to support the local community, and position the nation as a leading hub in this growing sector.

source/content: arabnews.com (headline edited)

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Two certificates were presented by Guinness World Records representative Kenzi Al-Dafrawi to Mazen Badawood, CEO of the Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Co.

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SAUDI ARABIA

Awards of 7th El-Gouna Film Festival: Golden Star goes to Ghost Trail, on Syrian refugee in France

The 7th El-Gouna Film Festival ended with the awards announced during the closing ceremony on 1 November.

El-Gouna Golden Star award went to Ghost Trail, a thriller about a Syrian refugee in France. Check all awards below.

International competition

El-Gouna Golden Star award for best narrative film
Ghost Trail (France) by ​Jonathan Millet

The film follows Hamid, who “joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime leaders on the run. His mission takes him to France, pursuing his former torturer for a fateful confrontation,” reads the synopsis on IMDb.

El-Gouna Silver Star 
The Kingdom (France) by Julien Colonna

El-Gouna Bronze Star
Girls Will be Girls (India) by Shuchi Talati won the Fipresci Award.

Best actor
Adam Bessa for his performance in Ghost Trail (France) by ​Jonathan Millet

Best actress
Laura Weissmahr for her performance in Salve Maria (Spain) by Mar Coll

Best Arab narrative feature – shared award
– Thank You For Banking With Us! (Palestine) by Laila Abbas
– Who Do I Belong To (Tunisia) by Meryam Joobeur

Jury special mention
Actor Charles Peccia Galletto for his performance in My Everything by Anne-Sophie Bailly

Documentary competition

El-Gouna Golden Star
We Are Inside (Lebanon) by Farah Kassem

El-Gouna Silver Star
Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat (Belgium) by Johan Grimonprez

El-Gouna Bronze Star
​A New Kind Of Wilderness (Norway) by Silje Evensmo Jacobsen

Best Arab documentary feature – shared award
– ​The Brink Of Dreams (Egypt) by Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir
– My Memory Is Full Of Ghosts (Syria) by Anas Zawahri

Other awards

Fipresci award
Girls Will be Girls (India) by Shuchi Talati Cinema for Humanity award
Disorder (Lebanon) by Lucien Bourjeily, Bane Fakih, Wissam Charaf, and Areej Mahmoud. 

The NetPac award
We Are Inside (Lebanon) by Farah Kassem

El Gouna Green Star award
The Battle For Laikipia (Kenya) by Peter Murimi and Daphne Matziaraki 

source/content: english.ahram.org.eg (headline edited)

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ARAB / EGYPT

UAE girls triumph again at Pan Arab Golf Championships 2024, Tunisia

The UAE Girls Under-16 Team successfully defended their title at the 2024 Pan Arab Ladies and Youth Golf Championships, led by standout performer Anca Mateiu at The Residences Golf Course in Gammarth.

In addition to clinching the team gold, Mateiu, along with teammates Aasiya Saleem and Sara Abubaker, dominated the individual standings, winning Gold, Silver, and Bronze, respectively.

In the Ladies’ Division, Intissarr Rich was the pick of the bunch for Team UAE, securing Silver, while Jamie Camero took Bronze after a countback. These strong individual performances, combined with Faye Alblooshi’s fifth-place finish, helped the Ladies’ Team earn the Silver Medal, finishing just behind Morocco.

Both championships were contested over 54 holes, with the best two scores from each team counting towards the final result.

The Championships also included a Girls Under-13 Division, where Morocco claimed both the Gold and Bronze individual medals, while the hosts Tunisia secured Silver.

Attention now shifts to the Boys Under-18 and Boys Under-16 Divisions, which will take place over the next three days.

source/content: gulfnews.com (headline edited)

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The UAE delegation celebrate their success / Image Credit: Supplied

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ARAB / TUNISIA / UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

EGYPT : UN applauds Egypt for record success of 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), November 2024

The 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), hosted in Cairo from November 4 to 8, achieved record-breaking levels of attendance and participation, as confirmed by UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat Ana Claudia Rusbach.

She extended her gratitude to Egypt for the forum’s unprecedented success, highlighting Cairo’s contributions to making this year’s forum the most well-attended in its history.

During the closing-day press conference, Rusbach underscored the significance of the turnout, affirming that this year’s forum exceeded all previous benchmarks. Joining her at the conference were prominent Egyptian officials, including Egypt’s Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Housing Eng. Sherif El-Sherbini, and Cairo’s Governor Dr. Ibrahim Saber.

Rusbach highlighted the value of collaboration between governments and local communities, particularly in addressing critical housing and climate challenges. She emphasized that adequate housing is a fundamental human right and underlined the importance of collective action in managing climate change’s impacts.

The forum spotlighted housing and urban development challenges, with discussions focusing on sustainable solutions, affordable housing access, and resilience in the face of climate threats. The event underscored the role of cities in advancing human rights and fostering community-driven solutions through international cooperation.

source/content: egypttoday.com (headline edited)

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PALESTINIAN & SOMALI -AMERICANS’ : Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar win re-election amid Gaza conflict and US foreign policy debate – November 2024

Democrats Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have won re-election and continue their position in American politics after being the first two Muslim women to serve in the United States Congress.

Their victories come amid the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, which has killed more than 43,000 Palestinians with diplomatic and military support from Tel Aviv’s key ally, the United States.

Tlaib, who is also the only Palestinian-American woman in US Congress, defeated her Republican opponent on Tuesday for a fourth term as a representative for Michigan with support from the large Arab-American community in Dearborn.

The Associated Press called the race with just 18 percent of the votes counted. Tlaib secured 77 percent of the vote with her opponent receiving 19 percent.

In the days leading up to the election, Tlaib declined to endorse Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for US President. She, however, urged Americans to go to the polls and vote.

Omar, a former refugee and Somali American, won for a third term in Minnesota. She faced Republican challenger Dalia al-Aqidi, an Iraqi-American journalist who describes herself as a “secular Muslim” and called Omar, who is a proponent of Palestinian rights, pro-Hamas.

The congresswoman won 76.4 percent of the vote compared to al-Aqidi’s 23.6 percent, according to the Associated Press, which called the race with 87 percent of the vote counted.

Both Tlaib and Omar have repeatedly spoken against Israel’s war on Gaza followed by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the ensuing humanitarian crisis and the Biden administration’s stance on the conflict. The two have faced a slew of attacks from pro-Israel groups as well as fellow lawmakers for their remarks.

Tlaib has been a leading voice against America’s military aid to Israel and for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. She was censured by the House last year over rhetoric she used following the Hamas attack

Meanwhile, Omar is a part of an informal group of lawmakers known as the “Squad,” which is made up of progressive members of Congress including Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, among others.

source/content: english/alarabiya.net (headline edited)

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U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) hold a news conference on August 19, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (AFP)

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AMERICAN / PALESTINIAN/ SOMALI