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Jordanian Taekwondo makes unprecedented history, with a player from the national team directly qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics through international player rankings, bypassing continental qualifications. This achievement follows the outstanding performance of the national team's star, Juliana Al-Sadeq, who secured her place among the top six globally in the under-67 kg weight category.
Back To Alexandria ~ Starring Lebanese Director and Actress Nadine Labaky and French Renowned Actress F***y Ardant to Complete at Cairo Film Festival.
The festival will take place from November 15 – 24, 2023 in Cairo, Egypt.
The film follows the story of Sue, who after more than 20 years, returns to her native Egypt because her mother, Fairouz, is lying on her deathbed. Sue ran away from the eccentric aristocrat as a young adult. Now she feels compelled to return – if only to draw a line under their past.
The journey she makes from Cairo to Alexandria holds a few surprises that allow Sue to discover her roots. In the process, she not only finds her mother, but also herself. The feature film debut of Swiss Egyptian filmmaker Tamer Ruggli.
Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair hit the runway for Japanese-helmed label Yohji Yamamoto and French jewelry brand Messika at Paris Fashion Week, just days after she walked for French label Balmain.
https://arab.news/r9h5c
Pakistani adventurer prepares for historic space journey.
Pakistani adventurer Salim
will make history by becoming the first Pakistani to venture into space. She is set to embark on a space journey with Virgin Galactic’s private commercial spaceflight on October 5, 2023.
She is the first Pakistani to have reached both the North Pole and the South Pole.
Namira Salim
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2379936/pakistan
In 2022, 24-year-old Bahraini Russian model and pianist Evlin Abdullah-Khalifa was named Miss Universe Bahrain.
Khalifa, a trained pianist and model who was born to a Russian mother and Bahraini father, is only the second beauty queen to represent the kingdom at the renowned global pageant. She follows in the footsteps of Manar Deyani, who in 2021 made history by participating on her country's behalf for the first time.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2023/01/03/miss-bahrain-evlin-khalifa-heads-to-us-for-miss-universe-2022-pageant/
Kariman Abu Al-Jadail made history in Saudi women's sports. She broke world record in open water rowing by rowing 10 kilometers in just 57 minutes and 24 seconds.
Kariman was born on May 11, 1994. She studied mechanical engineering in Boston and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees. But her real passion was rowing.
In 2019, she achieved her dream by becoming the first Saudi female rower in the Olympics, held in Brazil.
After the Olympics, she focused on rowing and joined the Saudi rowing team.
Mona Chalabi on the Time100 Next 2023 List | By Cady Lang
Mona Chalabi, a journalist and writer known for her powerful data visualizations, uses playful graph drawings, humanistic characters, and wry humor to impart facts and spark curiosity. Chalabi describes her work as “rehumanizing” data, and has used her platform to advocate for change, publishing illustrated charts breaking down statistics about racial violence and police brutality. This year, she won a Pulitzer Prize for an illustrated report on the immense wealth of Jeff Bezos.
More about Mona Chalabi
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Chalabi
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Inspired by her passion for the furry animal, Naeema Mea'bed opened the "MEOW Cat Cafe" in the Gaza Strip this week, hoping to bring cat lovers some joy, while boosting awareness over pet raising, which has become increasingly popular in the region.
The cafe, the first of its kind in Gaza, is entirely cat-themed, with mirrors and flower vases, as well as posters of the 14 resident cats that are available for guests, adults or children, to play with.
The cafe was created specifically for people who love cats, but don’t have the space or keep them.
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/palestinian-woman-opens-gazas-first-cat-cafe-2023-08-21/
Lebanese filmmaker and actress Nadine Labaki has been announced as a jury member for the 80th Venice International Film Festival & the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
https://womenofegyptmag.com/2023/08/13/lebanese-filmmaker-nadine-labaki-joins-jury-for-both-venice-toronto-film-fests/
Beauty, Elegance and Grace | Queen Rania
https://www.facebook.com/QueenRania/videos/733100744870990
Forbes Features 8 Luxury Brands Ambassadors from the Middle East, explaining that these brands are paying increasing attention to the Middle East. Having these hip, young and lovable brands ambassadors will definitely resonate with women in the region.
https://womenofegyptmag.com/2023/07/21/forbes-features-8-luxury-brands-ambassadors-from-the-middle-east/
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP | Morocco beats Colombia 1-0 to make history at the Women's World Cup.
Morocco advanced to the knockouts (round of 16) and will face France in their next game.
How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence | According to recent research conducted by Harvard Business School’s Assistant Professor Katherine B. Coffman, researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back in the workplace. These stereotypes can even lead women to question their own capabilities, thereby limiting their progress.
July 8, 2023Dina Al Mahdy According to recent research conducted by Harvard Business School’s Assistant Professor Katherine B. Coffman, researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back …
Morocco's women's soccer team making its international debut and inspiring young women and girls to pursue their dreams at the Women's World Cup!
Germany's 6-0 win doubled as a historic World Cup debut for Morocco, whose very presence at the global event counts for something immeasurable.
July 25 marks the Traditional Palestinian Dress Day | Palestinians wear traditional dresses as they take part in a heritage day on the Palestinian Traditional Dress Day in the West Bank city of Ramallah on July 25, 2022. Every year, Palestinians celebrate Palestinian Traditional Dress Day on July 25 by wearing each regions' dresses and presenting the culture through different traditional costumes and songs at local events.
"The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge, and rituals" have been inscribed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2021 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Painting by Maher Naji | Palestinian girl wearing a thob from Yafa
Designer/architect and conceptual artist Hassan Ragab created an ancient Egyptian concept home, using Midjourney AI Art App. The revolutionary design has generated to date about 350K on his Instagram account.
July 12, 2023Alexandra Kinias Photos (c) Hassan Ragab AI is becoming a powerful tool in the hands of designers. It enhances their creative process, opens up new possibilities for artistic expressio…
Haya Bishoy celebrates her Palestine heritage through cooking. See how she brings people together to preserve the ancestral traditions and skills.
June 9, 2023Alexandra Kinias Photos via Haya’s Kitchen Haya Bishouty describes herself as Palestinian by blood, Jordanian by nationality with a bit of Greek, Emirati and Egyptian by residency…
Jordanian-American model Farah Abu Adeela crowned Miss Arab USA in Arizona pageant. Farah Abu Adeela, from the US state of Illinois, won the contest and its conditional cash prize of $10,000.
https://www.newarab.com/news/jordanian-model-american-crowned-miss-arab-usa
Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi was the main referee for the Australia-New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup game between the United States and Vietnam.
Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi was the main referee for the Australia-New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup clash between the United States and Vietnam. The game, which took place on Saturday ended with a 3-0 victory for the American side.
Love is in the Air | Ons Jabeur poses with her husband Karim Kamoun as they dress up in the sporting gears of their respective sports. Karim Kamoun has been her physical fitness coach since 2017. Ons and Karim tied the knot in 2015.
( Source : instagram )https://www.instagram.com/p/ChxdaivNbuu/
International luxury brands are paying increasing attention to the Middle East. These Arab women have become brand ambassadors for top global and Beauty brands.
International luxury brands are paying increasing attention to the Middle East. These Arab women have become brand ambassadors for top global fashion and beauty brands.
Yes you will ❤️
Ons Jabeur
Your time will come, Ons Jabeur | You made us very proud. 🥰
Wimbledon final starts now !
The 2023 Ladies' Singles final on Saturday July 15, 2023.
Good Luck Ons Jabeur
Wimbledon
Syrian Olympic Swimmer Yusra Mardini, who competed at the Olympics for the Refugee Olympic Team in 2016, has launched the Yusra Mardini Foundation to aid refugees.
Her foundation is dedicated to advancing access to sporting and educational opportunities to refugees across the globe as well as advocating for refugee rights.
https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/syrian-olympic-swimmer-launches-yusra-mardini-foundation/
Tunisian Tennis Legend Ons Jabeur Made it to Wimbeldon's Final
Moroccan women are shaking up the world of Gnaoua music, a spiritual musical repertoire traditionally reserved for men.
July 3, 2023Agence France-Presse(AFP) * Gnaoua, a spiritual musical repertoire traditionally reserved for men, blends African rhythms with spiritual chants and poetry Moroccan artist Hind Ennaira, …
At the age of 15, Tunisian swimmer Leila Dachraoui became the youngest gold medallist at the 1987 African Games. At 51, she's ranked top 3 in France
July 10, 2023Alexandra Kinias At the age of 15, Tunisian swimmer Leila Dachraoui became the youngest gold medallist at the 1987 African Games. The national champion for over six years in the 100m a…
Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair walks for Georges Hobeika at Paris Haute Couture Week
DUBAI: Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika showcased his latest collection at Paris Haute Couture Week, with Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad set to take over the runway on the official calendar this week ahead of Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi’s show on Thursday. Hobeika’s new couture collection, that w...
Ons Jabeur will return to Wimbledon determined to finish off what she started last year
June 31, 2023REUTERS WIMBLEDON (AFP) LONDON — Ons Jabeur will return to Wimbledon determined to finish off what she started last year and take her already trailblazing career to new heights, spurr…
When Sawsan al-Bahiti took to the stage of the King Fahad Cultural Centre in June 2019, she became the first female Saudi opera singer to perform in the Kingdom. Al Bahiti opened the show with a phenomenal operatic performance of the Saudi national anthem and received a standing ovation from the audience of around 3000 people.
https://en.majalla.com/node/293741/culture-social-affairs/meet-sawsan-al-bahiti-saudi-arabias-first-opera-singer
A pioneer in women’s medicine, late doctor Tawhida Ben Cheikh (1909-2010) has been honored by Tunisia by issuing a ten dinar note dedicated to her — a first for the country. The Tunisian doctor had been the country’s first female one. She was the first girl to pass the baccalaureate in Tunisia in 1928, and to graduate from the faculty of medicine of Paris in 1936.
https://en.vogue.me/culture/tunisia-honors-tawhida-ben-cheikh/
Tunisian Tennis Player Ons Jabeur Reaches French Open Quarterfinals 👏
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur proceeds to the French Open quarterfinals after defeating American player Bernarda Pera in straight sets.
Al Kahina, also known as Dihya or Dahia, was a Berber queen and military leader who lived during the 7th century. She is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in North African history. Al Kahina was born in the region that is now modern-day Algeria, and she belonged to the Berber tribe of the Zenata.
During the early 7th century, the Arab Muslim conquests began spreading across North Africa. Al Kahina led her people in resistance against the Arab invaders. She was known for her military prowess and strategic skills, and she managed to successfully resist Arab advances for a considerable period of time.
Al Kahina's leadership and resistance gained her widespread support among the Berber tribes in the region. Her forces inflicted significant losses on the Arab armies, and she became a symbol of resistance against the Arab conquests.
However, the Arab forces led by the Muslim general Hasan ibn al-Nu'man eventually overcame Al Kahina's resistance and captured her stronghold in the early 8th century. Al Kahina was either killed in battle or captured and executed. Her resistance marked a significant chapter in the history of North Africa. Her death and her army’s consequential defeat in the final battle facilitated the Arab invasion of Spain.
Al Kahina's legacy as a Berber queen and resistance leader has endured throughout history. She is remembered and celebrated today as a significant figure in North African history, particularly among the Berber population. She is often hailed as a national hero. Her name and legacy are invoked in literature, poetry, music, and folklore. Many songs, poems, and artistic works pay tribute to her bravery and leadership.
They’re back! Saudi astronauts return safely to Earth after mission to International Space Station
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2312846/saudi-arabia
Samia Bagdady is CEO of the Saudi Sailing Federation under the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sport in the Kingdom.
She aims to work in the federation to build nationwide awareness of the benefits of sailing for the community and the marine environment.
In her role, Bagdady focuses on encouraging and supporting local sailing entrepreneurship, as well as sailing capacities in national and international championships, paving the way for the establishment of a professional KSA Olympic sailing league.
Bagdady oversees the development sailing, windsurfing and kiteboarding on the Red Sea coast, creating a culture and infrastructure capable of hosting national events, global championships and Olympic events in the near future.
She has worked on changing regulations and policies to allow the practice of sailing sports in the Kingdom, and established an internal team to introduce the first Saudi Paralympic sailing team, which won third place in the Arab Sailing Championships.
Bagdady has worked closely with various nonprofit projects, developing her skills for logistics, events and project management.
Before her current position, she worked in a local investment bank in Jeddah.
Bagdady earned her master’s in business administration and a master’s of science in international management from the University of Massachusetts.
Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2298951/saudi-arabia
Arab News
Mavia, also known as Mawiyah, was a queen warrior who ruled over the Tanukhids, an Arab semi-nomadic tribal confederation in southern Syria, in the late fourth century. Mavia’s husband was al-Hawari, the last king of the confederation. After his death in 375 CE without leaving an heir, Mavia rose to power, which led her her to command the confederation in a revolt against Roman rule that extended throughout the Levent.
Mavia's forces were skilled horsemen and known for their guerrilla warfare tactics, which allowed them to achieve victories against superior Roman forces.
One of the most significant events associated with Queen Mavia is her alliance with the Roman Emperor Valens. This alliance between Mavia and Valens helped to establish a temporary peace in the region.
Considered to be "the most powerful woman in the late antique Arabia after Zenobia" of Palmyra, Queen Mavia remains an intriguing figure and a remarkable fighter in the history of the region.
Bride-To-Be Rajwa Al-Saif | Few Days Away From Her Royal Wedding to Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
The Saudi Arabian architect is the future queen of Jordan. Rajwa was born in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on April 28, 1994. Her parents are Khalid al-Saif, a businessman, and Azza al-Sudairi. She has three older siblings: Faisal, Nayef, and Dana.
Her mother is a first cousin of King Salman. Rajwa got her B.A. in architecture from Syracuse in 2017. She graduated with Honors in spring 2017. After, she went on to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where she got an A.A., Professional Designation, in Visual Communications in 2019.
Rajwa and Hussein were engaged in August 2022
Sponsored by the Saudi Arabian government, Rayyanah Barnawi, a stem cell researcher, became the first woman from the kingdom to go to space. She was joined by Ali al-Qarni, a fighter pilot with the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali al-Qarni are traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time on a private mission to carry out a number of experiments. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is led by a retired NASA astronaut and a U.S. businessman.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the mission is set for 10 days. The team will carry out 14 experiments focused on “human research, cell sciences, and cloud seeding experiments in the microgravity environment”.
Barnawi obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Reproductive Science, Genetic Engineering and Tissue Development from the University of Otago in New Zealand, and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from King Faisal University, and has nine years of experience in the field of cancer stem cells.
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