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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Sadd's Afif and Sanchez scoop best player and coach awards; Al Shamal's Mannai best U-23 player
Tribune News Network Doha The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) hosted Qatar Football Association (QFA) Awards Ceremony for the 2024-2025 season on Monday in the presence of a number of dignitaries, guests, invitees, club presidents and representatives, technical and administrative staff, players and media representatives. The annual ceremony honoured the most outstanding players of the season and featured the following awards: Order Of Achievement The Order of Achievement (highest honours) is awarded by the Board of Trustees of QFA Awards to personalities who make distinguished contributions during their lifetime to the development of football. This time, the award went to: • Ahmed Omar (may God have mercy on him), a former Qatari football star and technical expert at QFA. • Ali Mohammed Al Ali (may God have mercy on him), a former Qatari football star and Chairman of QFA's Veteran Players' Committee. Football For All Award This award is given by the QFA Awards Board of Trustees to organisations or individuals making a significant contribution to promote the culture of football in society. This season, the Negdar (We Can) initiative, launched by Qatar Stars League in partnership with Generation Amazing and Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) with support from Ministry of Public Health, won the award. Best Fans Award Al Sadd club won the award based on the average fan attendance during the league, according to previously announced criteria: average fan attendance according to official statistics approved by relevant authorities; creativity and innovation, including methods of encouragement and motivation; and social responsibility programmes and various community initiatives. Best Referees Award Won by the quartet of: Mohammed Ahmed Al Shammari (Best Referee); Juma Mohammed Al Burshaid (Best Assistant Referee); Khaled Aied Khalaf (Best Assistant Referee); Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Jassim (Best Video Assistant Referee – VAR) Mansour Muftah Award (Top Scorer) Al Rayyan star Roger Guedes clinched the award by scoring 21 goals in 2024-2025 Ooredoo Stars League. Best U-23 Player Award Al Shamal player Mohammed Mannai won the award, receiving the highest percentage of votes (41.24 %), after competing with Moaz Al Wadie of Al Shahania and Abdullah Yousef of Al Gharafa. Best Goalkeeper Award Al Sadd's Meshaal Barsham won the award, receiving the highest percentage of votes (48.18 %), after competing with Salah Zakaria of Al Duhail and Marwan Sherif of Al Ahli. Best Coach Award Al Sadd's Felix Sanchez won the award, receiving the highest percentage of votes (54.17 %), after competing with Al Ahli's Igor Biscan and Al Gharafa's Pedro Martins. Best Player Award Al Sadd star Akram Afif continued his impressive and strong performance, receiving the highest percentage of votes (89.27 %), after competing with Al Shamal's Baghdad Bounedjah and Al Ahli's Julian Draxler. The Board of Trustees of QFA Awards congratulated all winners, and extended its thanks and appreciation to all those who attended the season's closing ceremony.
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Fashion trailblazers honored at Riyadh awards
RIYADH: Women's Wear Daily, in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission, honored several creatives at an awards ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Alessandro Sartori, artistic director of Zegna, was named International Designer of the Year, while Matteo Tamburini, creative director of Tod's, received the International Brand of the Year award. Patrick Ta, founder of Patrick Ta Beauty, was named International Beauty Innovator of the Year, and Glow Recipe was awarded International Beauty Brand of the Year. Additional awards presented by the Saudi Fashion Commission celebrated the achievements of several Saudi Arabia brands and individuals. Rawan Kattoa was named Fashion Stylist of the Year, Rayyan Nawawi received the Fashion Photographer of the Year award, and KML was recognized as Menswear Brand of the Year. In addition, Abadia was named Womenswear Brand of the Year, Charmaleena as Jewelry Brand of the Year, and the Elite Model Honorary Award for Model of the Year went to Talida Tamer. The judging panel included industry leaders Law Roach, Amanda Smith, Burak Cakmak, Xavier Romatet, Mohammed Aldabbageh, and Mai Badr. In her acceptance speech, Kattoa said: 'This award means so much to me. It represents a journey that started as a freelancer ... I want to thank my husband for his support, my parents for their inspiration, and all the creatives who made this possible.' Ahmad Hassan, co-founder of KML, said: 'This is such an award for the first time ... It means the world to us. Being recognized in our home country makes this achievement even more special.' 'We were born and raised here, and to have our work celebrated in Riyadh is a dream come true. This award inspires us to push boundaries and innovate in our designs,' he added. Reflecting on the evolving fashion scene, Hassan said: 'Events like this showcase the incredible talent we have in Saudi Arabia. It encourages us to keep creating and to elevate our craft.' 'We are committed to telling our story through fashion and contributing to this vibrant industry,' he added.
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kneecap to headline festival just days after Mo Chara charged with terror offence
Rap trio Kneecap are set to headline a festival on Friday, just two days after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November last year, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. The Belfast ensemble are booked for a headline slot at Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London, on Friday night. Members of Kneecap, Mo Chara, JJ O'Dochartaigh and Moglai Bap attending the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards Ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire It comes after they held a surprise gig at the 100 Club on Oxford Street on Thursday, where Ó hAnnaidh could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth. He then joked about being careful what he said before saying he wanted to thank his lawyer. He said: 'I need to thank my lawyer he's here tonight as well.' Police said they were at the central London venue on Thursday evening to manage visitors to the event, which the band noted sold out in 90 seconds, with 2,000 people on the waiting list. Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí and Mo Chara in the Kneecap movie. Pic: Sony Pictures/Everett/REX/Shutterstock On Monday, a spokesperson for several planned music festivals due to take place in Brockwell Park in Lambeth said none will be cancelled following a High Court ruling over planning permission. Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals. In a ruling last week, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. DJ Provaí from Kneecap performing at Coachella. Pic: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged by postal requisition and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18, the Metropolitan Police said. In response to the charge, the group said in a social media statement: '14,000 babies are about to die of starvation in Gaza, with food sent by the world sitting on the other side of a wall, and once again the British establishment is focused on us. 'We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves, this is political policing, this is a carnival of distraction. 'We are not the story, genocide is, as they profit from genocide, they use an 'anti-terror law' against us for displaying a flag thrown on stage. A charge not serious enough to even warrant their crown court, instead a court that doesn't have a jury. What's the objective? 'To restrict our ability to travel. To prevent us speaking to young people across the world. To silence voices of compassion. To prosecute artists who dare speak out. 'Instead of defending innocent people, or the principles of international law they claim to uphold, the powerful in Britain have abetted slaughter and famine in Gaza, just as they did in Ireland for centuries. Then, like now, they claim justification. 'The IDF units they arm and fly spy plane missions for are the real terrorists, the whole world can see it.' Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command were made aware on April 22 of an online video from the event, police said. An investigation led to the Crown Prosecution Service authorising the charge. — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) May 22, 2025 Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Police said Kneecap were being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. The rap trio have had gigs cancelled after the footage emerged but are still listed to headline Wide Awake. They apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'. They also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, which are banned in the UK. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for Kneecap to be banned while other politicians pushed for the group to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival line-up. In 2024, the band released an eponymous film starring Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender which is a fictionalised retelling of how the band came together and follows the Belfast group on their mission to save their mother tongue through music. Formed in 2017, the group – made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh – are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise as well as their championing of the Irish language. Their best-known tracks include Get Your Brits Out, Better Way To Live, featuring Grian Chatten from Fontaines DC, and 3Cag.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jade Thirlwall puts on a loved-up display with her boyfriend Jordan Stephens as Lola Young sweeps the Rising Star award at The Ivors
Jade Thirlwall put on a loved-up display with her boyfriend Jordan Stephens as they lead the stars at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards. The awards ceremony took place in London on Thursday as it celebrated its milestone 70th year. Jade was in attendance after landing her first nomination as a solo artist for her debut single Angel of My Dreams in the Best Contemporary Song category, but the gong was eventually won by Sans Soucis for her track Circumnavigating Georgia. The former Little Mix star looked typically stylish as she arrived in a grey and red oversized pinstripe suit, with her Rizzle Kicks beau planting a kiss on her forehead as they took to the red carpet. Meanwhile Messy hitmaker Lola Young was one of the night's big winners as she took home the Rising Star award for the viral track. Lola effortlessly pulled off casual chic as she arrived in a grey marl zip-up jumpsuit which cinched her in at the waist thanks to a corset design, and sported a pair of silver stiletto flats. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. After winning the BRIT Award in the Best Album category last month for the incredibly successful BRAT, Charli XCX lost out on the gong in the same category at The Ivors to Trinidadian rapper BERWYN's album WHO AM I. However Charli did come out with an award as she received the Songwriter of the Year gong. Meanwhile Robbie Williams was also honoured at Thursday's ceremony as he was presented with the coveted Icon Award. Among the stars who made an appearance at the ceremony were Nia Smith, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, and radio legend Edith Bowman. In her first year of recognition by The Ivors Academy, breakout star Lola lead the pack with a whopping three nominations. Alongside her nod for the Rising Star prize, Lola was also nominated in the Best Album and Best Song Musically and Lyrically categories for her viral No. 1 track, Messy. Meanwhile, RAYE was also seeking to continue her incredible winning streak after scoring two nominations this year. She was previously nominated for two Ivors in 2022, won the Contemporary Song award in 2023 for her viral hit Escapism and was honoured with the highly-regarded Songwriter of the Year at last year's ceremony. This year saw her competing against Lola for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for her 2024 single Genesis, alongside Child of Mine by Laura Marling, Fontaines D.C.'s In the Modern World and Orla Gartland with Mine. Jade was in attendance after landing her first nomination as a solo artist for her debut single Angel of My Dreams in the Best Contemporary Song category, but the gong was eventually won by Sans Soucis for her track Circumnavigating Georgia The former Little Mix star looked typically stylish as she arrived in a grey and red oversized pinstripe suit, with her Rizzle Kicks beau planting a kiss on her forehead as they took to the red carpet While RAYE's 2023 hit Prada is among the very strong contenders for the Most Performed Work prize, which recognises the most-played song in the UK. She was up against fierce competition from Dua's Houdini, Stargazing by Myles Smith, and Harry Styles' hit As It Was, which has been in contention for the gong three years in a row, previously winning in 2023. But it was BRIT Awards Rising Star Myles Smith who took home the award on Thursday for his tracks Stargazing with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink. The late George Michael was also posthumously nominated in the category, with Wham!'s beloved and staple festive hit, Last Christmas - four decades after it was released. Along with RAYE, Ghetts and Conor Dickinson, who each received two nominations, with Ghetts also competing for Best Contemporary Song with hit track Double Standards (feat. Sampha). While she and Ghetts will also face off against Sans Soucis's Circumnavigating Georgia and How Black Men Lose Their Smile by Bashy and Pa Salieu with Allergy. Another star who made an appearance was Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, as she donned a cream linen oversized suit It was BRIT Awards Rising Star Myles Smith who took home the award for Most Performed Work on Thursday for his tracks Stargazing with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink The Ivors also celebrate composers for film and TV, and up for Best Original Film are Daniel Pemberton with Fly Me to the Moon, Gary Yershon's music to Hard Truths, Michael 'Mickey J' Asante's original score to Kneecap, Raffertie's music to The Substance and Mica Levi's score to The Zone of Interest. In contention for Best Television Soundtrack were Martin Phipps for Black Doves, Oliver Coates' music to Mary & George, Jack Halama and Natalie Holt's soundtrack to Rivals, and Carly Paradis' Until I Kill You - with Vince Pope's score to True Detective: Night Country the winner on the night. The final category for Best Original Video Game Score saw nods for Mathieu Alvado and Mark Choi's Empire of the Ants, John Konsolakis for Farewell North, Eli Rainsberry's music to Flock, David Garcia Diaz's soundtrack to Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and Boxed Ape's The Casting Of Frank Stone. The ceremony also saw U2 become the latest songwriters bestowed with the most prestigious accolade of Academy Fellows, making Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. the first Irish songwriters that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 81-year history. The Ivors 2025 winners BEST ALBUM BRAT - Charli XCX ON PURPOSE, WITH PURPOSE - Ghetts THE LOOP - Jordan Rakei THIS WASN'T MEANT FOR YOU ANYWAY - Lola Young WHO AM I - BERWYN - WINNER BEST CONTEMPORARY SONG ALLERGY - Pa Salieu ANGEL OF MY DREAMS - JADE CIRCUMNAVIGATING GEORGIA - Sans Soucis - WINNER DOUBLE STANDARDS - Ghetts feat. Sampha HOW BLACK MEN LOSE THEIR SMILE - Bashy BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY CHILD OF MINE - Laura Marling GENESIS. - RAYE IN THE MODERN WORLD - Fontaines D.C. MESSY - Lola Young MINE - Orla Gartland MOST PERFORMED WORK AS IT WAS - Harry Styles HOUDINI - Dua Lipa LAST CHRISTMAS - WHAM! PRADA - Cassö, RAYE and D-Block Europe STARGAZING - Myles Smith - WINNER
Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
How to watch the Bafta TV awards 2025: channels and timings
The TV Baftas is the biggest event in the British television industry calendar and offers a chance for the great and the good of the small screen to get together and celebrate the best shows and performances of the past 12 months. Shortlist nominations for the 2025 awards were released in March. Richard Gadd's much talked-about stalking and abuse drama Baby Reindeer leads the pack with eight nominations, while Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Rivals and Slow Horses have also received multiple nods. Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Bafta TV awards. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 11, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. It will be the 11th time in the awards' 71-year
