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Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Rural women from Punjab shine on international stage with phulkari art in Dubai
In an effort towards cultural preservation and women empowerment, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), in collaboration with Nabha Foundation, has taken the traditional Punjabi embroidery art of phulkari to new international heights. Following its showcase in Germany earlier this year, phulkari made a powerful impression at the International Apparel and Textile Fair, the Gulf region's largest international B2B fashion trade sourcing fair, at Dubai Festival Arena from May 20 to 22. Under the ongoing phulkari project, rural women artisans from Bathinda in Punjab were given the platform to exhibit their handcrafted phulkari products. Artisan Karamjeet Kaur from the Sukhladdi village and Shubhra Singh from the NGO Nabha Foundation represented this initiative in Dubai. 'Our participation demonstrated the rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage of Punjab, earning accolades from a global audience and opening doors to new markets and partnerships,' said Shubhra Singh. Karamjeet Kaur, who recently returned from Dubai, shared her experience, stating, 'I was once just a homemaker. But through the Phulkari project, I have become self-reliant, and now, along with other women in my village, I have built an identity through this traditional craft. I never imagined I would showcase my work on international soil. It was a great learning experience.' Launched in July 2023, the phulkari initiative has trained over 300 women from 22 villages in both the technical and commercial aspects of the craft. 'This initiative not only uplifts their economic status but also contributes significantly to preserving Punjab's vibrant cultural legacy', said Vishav Mohan Prasad, deputy general manager at HMEL Bathinda. Just two months ago, in March 2025, three rural women from Bathinda had the opportunity to participate in Europe's largest creative fair, CREATIVA, held in Dortmund, Germany. The delegation included Vishav Mohan Prasad; Shubhra Singh, executive director of the Foundation; and four master trainers: Satveer Kaur (Ramsara), Manpreet Kaur (Mahinangal), Sandeep Kaur (Malkana), and Lakhbir Kaur, said a statement by HMEL Bathinda.
Egypt Independent
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
PM: Egypt Proceeds with Efforts to ensure Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly highlighted Egypt's firm stance vis-a-vis the Palestinian issue and the ongoing efforts to ensure full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, including hostage-prisoner swap and access of humanitarian aid to alleviate the unprecedented humanitarian crisis facing the Gaza Strip. He made the remarks on Wednesday 5/2/2025 during the cabinet weekly meeting at its HQ in the New Administrative Capital. Concerning the political developments in the region, Madbouly reiterated Egypt's firm stand on the importance of reconstruction Gaza as underscored by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in all his meetings and phone calls with leaders of a number of countries. He highlighted Egypt's ongoing coordination with Arab countries and international partners to address various challenges. The premier referred to recent phone calls made and received by President Sisi in this regard, including talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, as well as a meeting with Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah. Regarding the domestic affairs, Madbouly referred to a meeting held by President El-Sisi earlier in the day to review the state efforts to train cadres in the fields of communications, information technology, and programming as well as boosting digital exports as one of the mainstays of the development of national economy. He noted that this is a very important file as the communications and IT sector is a top priority alongside other promising sectors, including agriculture, industry and tourism. Madbouly noted that his visit to the Knowledge City underscored the efforts exerted by the state in this area. Madbouly added that the government's continued efforts in this sector to implement the directives of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for transition to an integrated digital society, expansion in training and building digital capacities through applied technology schools, CREATIVA – Innovation Hub and investment in human resources, particularly among youth. During the meeting, Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar highlighted Egypt's efforts to offer health support for the Palestinians. He said Egypt has received about 103,400 cases since the commencement of the crisis, including 113 injured individuals since the beginning of this month. Among those received were 12,300 children who received necessary medical care, including 16,300 vaccination doses. Abdel Ghaffar said that 164 hospitals are ready to receive Palestinian patients and provide needed medical care.
