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Identity
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Being Open to Criticism Never Diminishes Your Worth
It's hard to get everyone to agree on one person or one opinion. It's like trying to sort everyone's feedback into two categories, when in reality, most opinions fall somewhere in between. If there's one area where this really shows, it's entertainment in all its forms, whether it's a movie, a series, or even the actors themselves. It's never easy for an actor or director to face divided opinions about something they poured their heart and energy into. After investing so much effort to bring a project to life, criticism, especially when it feels more like an attack, can hit hard. Unfortunately, this can become a breaking point for many artists who struggle to accept the feedback, especially when it comes not only from the public but sometimes even from within the industry itself. However, it seems like Amr Salama is shifting the narrative when it comes to handling criticism. After the release of his latest series, 'Prestige,' the feedback was loud and mixed, and some viewers expressed a fair share of negative reactions, but Amr chose a different response. In a public statement, he openly acknowledged and accepted the valid criticism, setting an example of maturity and professionalism, where he highlighted that the ultimate goal for every artist is to entertain the audience. Being open to feedback is not optional but essential. Success is often tied to the time and effort you invest but also to the understanding that everything, even criticism, can play a constructive role in helping you improve and reach new heights. If there's one lesson to take from this, it's that criticism never takes away from your credit or worth. There's always room to learn, grow, and even reshape the narrative in your favor, as long as you don't let your personal ego get in the way of your path forward. Do you agree?
Daily Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Ithmaar Bank reports first quarter profits
Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, reported profits for the first quarter of the year as it announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2025. The announcement, by Ithmaar Bank Chairman HRH Prince Amr Al Faisal, follows the review and approval of the Board of Directors of the Bank's consolidated financial results. Ithmaar Bank's financial results show a net profit attributable to equity holders for the three-month period ended 31 March 2025 of BD1.34 million compared to the net profit of BD4.25 m reported for the same period in 2024. Total net profit for the three-month period ended 31 March 2025 was BD3.77 m compared to BD7.74 m net profit reported for the same period in 2024. The decrease is mainly due to reduced spreads resulting from the decreasing profit rate environment.'On behalf of the Ithmaar Bank Board of Directors, I am pleased to report that the Bank continues to report profits despite the challenging market environment as the Bank is growing further by focusing on providing its products and services exclusively to meet the financial and investment needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as corporates and institutions,' said HRH Prince Amr. 'This is also due to the Bank continuous efforts and focus to achieve further growth in its core Islamic banking business in Bahrain and Pakistan and further enhancing the value of its strategic investments,' he said. Ithmaar Bank Chief Executive Officer, Maysan Al Maskati said the financial results show that the Bank's efforts to continuously grow its core business and enhance its corporate customers Islamic banking experience had paid off. 'As a testimony to the Bank's growth journey, total equity attributable to shareholders of the Bank increased to BD51.87 million as at 31 March 2025, a 2.6 percent increase from BD50.54 million as at 31 December 2024, which demonstrates that the Bank is on the right trajectory,' he said.
Yemen Online
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemen : Hadhramaut Meeting Highlights Regional Stability and Cooperation
A pivotal meeting took place in Jeddah between Sheikh Amr ben Habriesh Alalie, First Deputy Governor of Hadhramaut and head of the Tribal Alliance, and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. The discussions centered on Yemen's security and political needs, with a particular focus on Hadhramaut's future. Sheikh Amr expressed optimism about the outcomes, emphasizing the importance of addressing the region's political, security, and service-related challenges. The meeting underscored the shared commitment to fostering stability and cooperation in Hadhramaut, a historically significant and resource-rich province. Sheikh Amr highlighted the depth of the fraternal bond between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, expressing gratitude for the support and reception provided by the Kingdom's leadership. This dialogue comes at a critical time for Yemen, as the country navigates complex political and security challenges. The discussions are expected to pave the way for positive changes in Hadhramaut, contributing to broader efforts to achieve stability and development in the region.
