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Sharjah 24
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Enhanced programming on Al Sharqiya-Kalba TV
Celebrating poetry "Bayt Al Qasid" (essence of poem) is a new 40-minute program that airs every Friday at 8 p.m. The show, hosted by media star Tareq Al Balhai and produced by Osama Zuhdi, features several poems and spotlights contributions, emphasising Sharjah's continued support for literary talent through its cultural institutions. Inspirational journeys Every Thursday at 8 p.m., "Sirah wa Masirah" (life and path story) features notable figures from various areas. The series, hosted by Sultan Al Hammadi and produced by Sumaya Al Khouri, offers details about guests' personal and professional experiences, with the goal of inspiring viewers, particularly young people. Season three of "My Family" "My Family" is now in its third season and airs every Sunday at 8 p.m. The show, hosted by Maryam Al Alay and produced by Sumaya Al Khouri, discusses family, parenting, and relationships. Experts in psychology and sociology offer perspectives on everyday family life. Viewer-orientated approach Nawal Rashid Al Naqbi, director of programs at Al Sharqiya in Kalba, emphasised the channel's dedication to providing relevant content that resonates with viewers. The aim is to provide valuable and enriching information that improves the viewer's experience while maintaining Emirati identity. Al Naqbi emphasised the channel's continued attempts to improve its programming by constantly updating content, soliciting audience feedback, and providing media that reflected the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority's distinguished role.
Sharjah 24
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Al Sharqiya launches new shows from Kalba
The new programmes represent the Eastern Region's distinct culture and breathtaking beauty while appealing to a wide range of societal interests. Among the new programmes gaining popularity is "Baraem Al Shi'r (Buds of Poetry)," which airs every Monday at 8:30 p.m. The show takes viewers on a delightful journey into the realm of poetry by featuring a group of young poets from the Eastern Region. It's hosted by Omar Ahmed and set up by Dima Hamad. Ali Al Naqbi hosts the show "Qadha" (Capable), which focusses on youth. This dynamic programme combines excitement and intellect in a structure rich in exciting sporting challenges and cerebral competitions. It airs every Saturday at 8:00 PM. Al Sharqiya from Kalba continues to focus on environmental diversity with "Fi Al Mahmiyyat" (In the Reserves)," which takes viewers on exploratory tours of nature reserves in the Eastern Region, including the mangrove reserve, Al Hefaiyah Reserve, and the Kalba Bird of Prey Centre. The programme, which airs every Monday at 8:00 p.m., emphasises ongoing efforts to safeguard these biologically rich habitats. "Kunuz Jabaliyyah" (Mountain Treasures) airs every Wednesday at 8:00 PM and takes viewers deep into the mountainous regions. It delves into the history of the area's inhabitants, from traditional dwellings and food sources to crafts and folk medicine, using a narrative approach to document the spectacular mountains' environmental and cultural heritage. Nawal Rashid Al Naqbi, Program Director of Al Sharqiya in Kalba, reaffirmed the channel's commitment to providing media content that reflects the Eastern Region's uniqueness, natural and cultural diversity, and appeals to a diverse audience. She continued, "In our new programmes, we concentrated on promoting local talent, raising environmental awareness, and providing purposeful entertainment. Through these shows, we hope to establish the channel's reputation as a trustworthy voice representing Sharjah's Eastern Region while also emphasising its human potential and natural assets. We will continue to create material that aligns with our viewers' goals, promoting national identity and recognising local ingenuity."
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Clip shows smoke from warehouse fire in Iraq, not wildfires in Los Angeles
The video, showing thick, fast-moving smoke over a street, was shared on Facebook on January 11, 2025. It surfaced as wildfires raged across Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The wildfires -- fanned by southern California's strong, dry Santa Ana winds -- have claimed at least 27 lives and wreaked billions of dollars of devastation (archived link). The video's caption included hashtags for "California" and "wildfires". The footage was shared alongside similar claims here, here and here. The clip, however, was not filmed in Los Angeles. Reverse image searches on Google using keyframes from the falsely shared video led to the same footage on TikTok posted on October 28, 2024 (archived link). The user who uploaded the video commented in Arabic that it shows "Baghdad stores in Al-Dhilal Street". Elements in the clip match similar videos about the fire published in media reports. White and yellow shop signs from the falsely shared video can be seen in a report about the fire posted by Iraqi TV channel Al Sharqiya to its YouTube channel on October 28, 2024 (archived link). Al Sharqiya's video is titled, "Baghdad wakes up to the effects of the cold storage fire. Initial estimates of losses in Al-Dhilal Street are about 30 billion dinars". The same signs can also be seen in a report posted by Iraqi broadcaster Zagros TV on TikTok on October 30, 2024 (archived link). The report shows a sign for a shop named "Ziggurat" at its 2:42 mark, which AFP geolocated on Google Earth (archived link). The small tree on the street's median strip and a post in front of the shop correspond to features from the satellite imagery of Al-Dhilal Street. The LA wildfires have spawned a slew of misinformation, some of which AFP has debunked here, here and here.
