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Muscat Daily
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Filmmaker Mohammed al Darwish to head film fest in Morocco
Muscat – Celebrated Omani filmmaker Mohammed al Darwish has been appointed artistic director of Morocco's Zagora International Film Festival, one of Africa's oldest and most prestigious, this November. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Oman's presence on the global film stage and is expected to deepen cultural and artistic ties between the two countries. Oman has also been named guest of honour at this year's edition of the festival. An Omani delegation of five will represent the sultanate at the festival. Speaking to Muscat Daily, Darwish said, 'Participation of Oman in the Zagora festival will boost the sultanate's presence in the cinema world.' A member of Oman Film Society, he has received over 30 international awards for his work. His films includes Beta-Carotene, Al Saef Walhadaf, Ta and Al Qitehih Al Mafqudah. In addition to his role in Morocco, Darwish is preparing to release a new film by the end of this year. He also plans to begin work on a documentary in January 2026 and scheduled to participate in an Algerian festival in September. 'It's a busy time with participation in international film festivals every couple of months,' he said. Additionally, Darwish is currently working on an autobiography chronicling his journey in the film industry. (Contributed by Asma al Balushi)
Axios
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Axios
New media outlet puts spotlight on marginalized communities
A Cleveland media outlet launched this week, aiming to tell the stories of the region's overlooked communities. State of play: The People's Press follows in the tradition of advocacy publications like The New York War Crimes and The Written Resistance, which were created as pro-Palestinian organs in a mainstream media landscape they deem historically dominated by pro-Israeli perspectives. Zoom in: Co-editors Ruby Darwish and Milo, who uses only a first name, have worked as protest photographers alongside the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community. The People's Press won't just write about Palestine and local activism, Darwish tells Axios. "Cleveland has a history of failing to notice its citizens who are most in need, and we hope to break that gap through our coverage," she says. For example: The site debuted this week with Darwish covering the daily drama of the Antoine Tolbert trial. It involves members of the activist group New Era Cleveland, accused by prosecutors of operating as a vigilante militia. The big picture: "This moment felt more important now than ever," she says. "Nearly two years into a genocide, seven months into the Trump administration, and the political landscape mimicking a bloody cage fight — we jumped on it." What's next: The site has enlisted a volunteer staff of journalists and editors, many of whom are still undergraduate students, and plans to publish an inaugural print edition at the end of the month. 💸 Darwish says donations are welcome but not urgently needed, and will likely go towards printing costs and materials.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Roundup: Heatwave grips Egypt, prompts widespread warnings
CAIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Egypt is experiencing an exceptional heatwave, with high temperatures and humidity posing significant risks to public health and impacting key sectors such as agriculture and industry. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority said Wednesday's temperatures on the northern coasts range from 31 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees, in Greater Cairo from 37 degrees to 38 degrees, and in the southern region from 40 degrees to 44 degrees. The severe heat is expected to persist in the coming days, with both daytime and nighttime temperatures forecast to rise by up to 3 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages, according to Director of Analysis and Forecasts at the Egyptian Meteorological Authority Mahmoud Shahin. AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY Ibrahim Darwish, professor of Agriculture at Menoufia University, said that rising temperatures pose a serious challenge to food and water security in agricultural countries. He told Xinhua that high temperatures lead to a decrease in agricultural productivity due to their negative impact on photosynthesis, respiration, and biosynthesis within plants. Darwish noted that the heatwave is likely to alter planting and ripening times, as high temperatures accelerate the plant's life cycle, leading to premature and incomplete ripening, which in turn prevents sufficient dry matter formation, especially in grains. Darwish added that the heatwave may also increase the incidence of insect pests and plant diseases, damage plant tissues, and inhibit root development. Crops require more water to compensate for these effects, reducing water-use efficiency and increasing strain on water resources, he added. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY Engineer Ahmed Abdel-Rashid, a factory manager for air conditioners at Haier Egypt Environmental Complex, said high temperatures will result in a decrease in work efficiency and raise the risk of workplace accidents. Abdel-Rashid pointed out that the heatwave will also lead to higher electricity consumption due to increased reliance on cooling systems, and raise the risk of breakdowns in heat-sensitive machinery, potentially leading to production delays or shutdowns. However, Abdel-Rashid pointed out potential upsides, including improved solar energy output from increased solar radiation. The heatwave may also spur demand for air conditioners, fans, and insulation materials -- boosting local markets and creating opportunities for innovation in sustainable cooling technologies and energy-efficient building solutions. PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS Magdy Badran, a member of the Egyptian Society of Allergy and Immunology, said among the most significant negative health impacts citizens may experience during the current heatwave are heat stress and heatstroke. "These are among the most common health risks in hot weather, resulting from the body losing large amounts of water and salts due to excessive sweating, leading to dizziness, headache, nausea, and general fatigue. If not promptly addressed, the condition can escalate to heatstroke," he told Xinhua. He added that the exacerbation of chronic diseases is a common outcome of continuous exposure to high temperatures, noting that heart patients may experience an increased burden due to fluid loss and sudden drops in blood pressure. "Respiratory patients, such as those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, may face greater difficulty breathing due to increased humidity or heat-related air pollution. Similarly, patients with high blood pressure are susceptible to severe drops in blood pressure due to excessive sweating," Bardan warned.
Kuwait Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Iraqis face difficult return from Syria camp for IS families
MOSUL: After years in a Syrian detention camp, Ibrahim Darwish was relieved to be allowed to return home to Iraq, but his joy was quickly punctured by the harsh reality that he had to disown his sons accused of being jihadists. 'All I wanted was to return to Iraq,' the 64-year-old said of his time in the Kurdish-controlled al-Hol camp, where family members of suspected Islamic State group fighters are held in prison-like conditions alongside refugees and displaced people. But back home in Iraq, 'I had to disown my sons. My house is gone,' he said. 'I am back to square one.' Thousands of Iraqi returnees from the camp have faced major obstacles reintegrating into their communities, their perceived affiliation with IS casting a dark shadow over their prospects. AFP spoke to more than 15 returnees, humanitarian workers and a lawyer, most of whom requested anonymity for fear of reprisals. They described armed groups and local authorities in some areas pressuring returnees to cut ties with relatives suspected of IS links as a precondition for going home or obtaining essential documents. A lawyer for many returnees equated the pledges of disownment to denunciations, 'essentially complaints by one family member against another'. He also warned of a widespread misconception among returnees that they must comply in order to obtain identity cards and other government papers. But a senior Iraqi official insisted that the authorities supported reintegration, including when it came to the issuance of documents. Requesting 'disownment statements has become illegal, and anyone who asks for it should be reported', the official told AFP. Darwish said he was allowed to leave al-Hol after receiving Iraqi security clearance and support from his tribal leader. Back in Iraq, he spent the first several months at al-Jadaa camp, presented by the authorities as a 'rehabilitation' center where returnees wait for further permission to return home. There, 'we felt the most welcome', Darwish said. But when it was time to go home to Salaheddin province, Darwish said local authorities told him he first had to disown his sons, who are locked away on suspicion of joining IS—a charge he denies. Reluctantly, he complied. Otherwise, 'how was I going to farm my land and make ends meet?' he said. In the northern city of Mosul, one woman in her thirties told AFP she was afraid to return to her hometown in Salaheddin, where her father was arrested upon his arrival and later passed away in prison. She is currently squatting with her sister and children in a dilapidated house, living in fear of eviction. When the family first returned to Iraq, she said, people 'looked at us differently, just because we came from al-Hol'. Now her concern is obtaining new identity cards, which are essential for accessing healthcare, education and employment, and she fears she will have to disown her husband to do so. The authorities, she said, 'did well' by bringing them back from al-Hol, where many speak of increased violence, but they must now solve the issue of reintegration. 'We need them to support us so we can stand on our feet,' she added. Thanassis Cambanis, director of New York-based Century International, said the returnees 'face a murky future', especially since some of those tarred as IS families are denied documentation. 'At a minimum, collective punishment of the ISIS families is an injustice and a moral error,' Cambanis warned. 'At a maximum, Iraq's policy creates a ripe pool of potential recruits for violent sectarian extremists.' While many countries refuse to repatriate their nationals from al-Hol, Baghdad has so far brought back around 17,000 people, mostly women and children. Local and international organizations facilitated reintegration, but their operations have been affected by US President Donald Trump's decision to cut foreign aid. The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), a Geneva-registered organization that focuses on preventing extremism, supports several centres that have so far assisted around 6,000 returnees. – AFP
See - Sada Elbalad
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Dina El Sherbiny and Ahmed El Saadany Reteam for TV Series "La Torad Wla Tostabdl"
Yara Sameh Egyptian stars Dina El Sherbiny and Ahmed El Saadany have found their next collaboration in the TV series "La Torad Wla Tostabdl" ("No return or exchange). The drama is set to debut on a VOD platform and marks the second collaboration between El Sherbiny and El Saadany after the 2019 TV series "Zay El Shams". On the other hand, El Sherbiny will once again team up with actor Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz for a new film. The untitled project hails from scriptwriter and lyricist Ayman Bahgat Kamar. It marks the second collaboration between the trio. They recently collaborated on the 2024 romance-comedy feature " El Hana Elli Ana Feeh ". Yasmin Raeis, Mariam El Gendy, Hatem Salah, and Dala Harby — who plays little Hana — round out the cast. Khalid Marie directed the pic from a script by Bahgat Kamar. El Sherbiny can be seen next in the star-studded film "Darwish'. The cast also includes Amr Youssef, Tara Emad, Mohamed Shahin, Ahmed Abd El Wahab, Mostafa Gharieb, Khaled Kamal, and more. Waleed El Halfawy directed the pic from a script by Wissam Sabry. It is co-produced by VOX Studios, One to One Productions, Film Clinic, and Film Square. 'Darwish' marks the sixth collaboration between El Sherbiny and Youssef after "Shaqo" (2024), "Asham Iblis" (2017), "Grand Hotel" (2016), "Kedbet Kol Youm", and "Taraf Talet" (2012). read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
