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See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Amr Diab to Perform Live in Lebanon on August 30
Yara Sameh "El Hadaba' Amr Diab will perform live at the Beirut Waterfront in Lebanon, on Saturday, August 30. He is set to present several of his popular and latest songs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rabih Mokbel (@rabihmockbel) Diab, born on October 11, 1961, is a multi-award-winning pop singer-songwriter. He created his style, which is often termed 'Mediterranean Music', a blend of Western and Egyptian rhythms. By 1992, he became the first Arabic artist to start making high-tech music videos. Diab is a Guinness World Record holder, the best-selling Middle Eastern artist, a seven-time winner of World Music Awards, and a five-time winner of Platinum Records. 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 Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier 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 Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ahly start Egyptian League campaign against Modern Sport, Zamalek face Ceramica - Egyptian Football
Ahly have been drawn to face Modern Sport in the first matchday of the 2025–2026 Egyptian Premier League, while arch-rivals Zamalek kick off their campaign against Ceramica Cleopatra. The 2025–2026 Egyptian Premier League draw, held on Sunday, revealed that the highly anticipated Cairo Derby between Ahly and Zamalek has been scheduled for matchweek nine, according to the fixture list released by the Egyptian Pro League. The new season kicks off on 8 August and will feature 21 clubs competing in a two-phase format. In the first phase, each team will play 20 matches in a single round-robin format. The top seven teams will then advance to a title-deciding group, while the remaining 14 will fight to avoid relegation in a separate group. Among other key clashes, Ahly will face Pyramids in matchweek five, and Zamalek are set to meet Pyramids in week 20. Opening fixtures and new regulations In other opening fixtures, Wadi Degla will take on Pyramids at Al Salam Stadium, Ismaily hosts Petrojet, and Smouha plays Tala'ea El Gaish at Borg El Arab Stadium. National Bank will face Ghazl El Mahalla, while Pharco clashes with ENPPI. League president Ahmed Diab stated that changes were made to the competition's regulations this season, with the second-phase draw to be held 10 days before its commencement. "This year's format aims to increase competitiveness and accommodate the national team's schedule," Diab told reporters. Four teams will be relegated at the end of the second phase from the lower group. Rankings in the final phase will take into account points from the first stage and direct competition within each group. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Winnipeg Free Press
7 days ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year
EDMONTON – Alberta's immigration minister says he's concerned about the federal government's plan this year to accept thousands of parents and grandparents of immigrants already in Canada. Joseph Schow responded Tuesday to a federal notice that Ottawa plans to take in 10,000 applications from those who have previously expressed interest in sponsoring family members. In a statement, Schow said provincial health-care systems, housing and social services don't have the capacity and could be overwhelmed. Schow took issue with the 10,000 figure. Federal Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office said the federal government's actual countrywide target for approvals this year for the parent and grandparent immigration stream is higher at 24,500. Diab's office said Schow was responding to a notice that the ministry is preparing to take in 10,000 applications for consideration from already settled immigrants who expressed interest in 2020 in sponsoring their parents or grandparents. 'Family reunification is an important part of Canada's immigration system, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor their loved ones to live and work alongside them in Canada,' a spokesperson for Diab said in an email, adding that the federal government is committed to reuniting as many families as possible. 'Opening intake for 10,000 applications will help us meet this commitment and will not increase the target.' Schow's office said it was under the impression the 10,000 was the 2025 target, and his concern remains the same. Schow said in the Tuesday statement that he understands 'the importance of family reunification, (but) inviting large numbers of parents and grandparents into the country without proper co-ordination with provinces places disproportionate strain on already busy health systems.' 'This creates serious concerns for both Albertans and the newcomers themselves, who may not receive timely care if our system is overwhelmed.' The minister didn't directly answer questions about whether he wants to see the parent and grandparent target reduced or eliminated. In an email, he said the 'root issue' is the federal government setting immigration targets without provincial input. 'The more direct concern with this program is its impact on health care,' Schow added. 'Seniors are more likely to require medical and long-term care, and bringing in thousands more without additional supports increases pressure on a system already managing high demand.' Diab's office said since parents and grandparents accepted under the program require a sponsor to financially support them, it doesn't put any excessive burden on provincial services. 'Family reunification not only leads to social and cultural benefits but also economic benefits,' said the spokesperson. 'Those coming through this program are often supporting the household in Canada, including by providing childcare. This helps parents enter the workforce and strengthen Canada's economy.' Schow said Alberta's government wants overall immigration reduced to below 500,000 per year, and that provinces need to 'have a stronger role in selecting newcomers to meet local needs.' Under targets set last fall, Ottawa is aiming to approve just over 1 million immigration applications this year, including temporary residents on work visas, international students, refugees and new permanent residents like parents and grandparents of newcomers. On Wednesday, premiers from across Canada collectively called on the federal government to engage more with provincial governments on immigration targets and increase the share of economic immigrants each province is allocated under the provincial and territorial nominee program. The joint federally and provincially run program works to fast track the permanent residency process for workers in sought after sectors. For Alberta, that includes health care, technology and law enforcement. 'Provinces and territories are best positioned to understand their local labour market needs and call on the federal government to support their respective priorities,' reads a joint statement from premiers following their three-day meeting in Ontario. Schow's comments also come as a panel chaired by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is touring the province to hear from citizens on a number of topics, including whether Alberta should create its own immigration permitting system and block non-approved newcomers from accessing services like health care. At the panel's most recent town hall in Edmonton, a member of the public accused Smith of 'punching down on immigrants.' Smith said the province is trying to find solutions to housing affordability, hospital capacity, classroom sizes and 'increasing pressure on our social programs.' 'There has to be a reasonable amount of newcomers that are able to come here, fit into the economy, be able to be self-supporting,' Smith told the audience. 'That is, I think, a bit high at the moment.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
Shafaq News
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq urges Turkiye to act in ‘most severe' water scarcity in decades
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq's Water Resources Minister Aoun Diab called on Turkiye to increase river releases as the country faces its 'most severe' water crisis in decades, citing a sharp drop in rainfall and a continued decline in upstream inflows. Meeting on Sunday with Turkish Ambassador Anil Bora Inan, Diab warned of mounting challenges exacerbated by climate change and stressed the urgent need for cross-border cooperation to alleviate worsening water scarcity. To mitigate the drought 's impact, Diab outlined Iraq's emergency measures, including a sweeping campaign to remove unauthorized water usage, banning summer crop cultivation, and restricting irrigation to limited horticulture and raw water supply for treatment plants. He also emphasized protecting the country's ecological balance by maintaining minimum environmental flow in rivers, reducing salinity in Shatt al-Arab, and preserving the biodiversity of the southern marshes. Inan, in turn, expressed Ankara's willingness to exchange technical expertise and support water harvesting projects using advanced dam technologies, reiterating his country's commitment to implementing provisions of the recently signed bilateral water framework agreement.
Calgary Herald
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
New citizens get white hat treatment at Stampede ceremony
The ceremony may have opened with a request to remove caps, but it ended in a sea of fresh white hats as 19 new Canadians took their last steps to citizenship on Stampede grounds. Article content Freshly sworn citizens were given gifts of cowboy apparel, alongside passes to spend the day on the midway. Article content Article content 'It was just a beautiful moment and honorable moment for us,' said Hardikakaur Singh, one of the newly sworn-in citizens. 'I would say we got chance to meet so many VIPs, but here in Canada, they are not VIPs, like other countries. They are like you. They treat you like VIPs.' Article content Article content Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab spoke at the proceedings, alongside a host of other prominent figures, including Calgary Stampede president Stuart O'Connor and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Article content Article content Shreys Sureja was sworn in alongside his wife, Niharika, and their son. He got his master's in computer science in the U.S. but came to Canada to put down real roots. The Stampede commemoration was exciting, but he was even more excited to culminate the long road to citizenship. Article content 'It's been like three, three-and-a-half years since we moved to Canada,' Sureja said. Article content The family will be attending the evening Grandstand Show, where they'll be invited on stage alongside the other new Canadians who choose to take in the spotlight. Before the show, they're celebrating swearing their oaths by hitting the midway, and say they're most excited to watch the motocross. Article content Article content Singh says her favourite thing on the grounds is watching other people take the rides. 'It's so horrible. It's scary, actually watching those rides. And you can't dare to be in those rides, you know?' Article content Article content Article content A citizenship ceremony is held by the Calgary Stampede annually. Diab said that she's attended many ceremonies since her first in 1996, but that this still marks a new and exciting occasion for the federal immigration minister. Article content 'What is also very special is to be here for the very first time to attend the Calgary Stampede,' Diab said. 'It started in 1912, so a long history, and a long proud tradition. This is a special, special occasion, of becoming a Canadian. But it's also special given the scenario we're at today.' Article content Citizenship Judge James Clover presided over the proceedings. At several points throughout the ceremony, he was brought to the point of tears.
