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News18
17 hours ago
- General
- News18
Same Flight But Different Meals? Man Exposes Class Divide Onboard Dubai Flight
Last Updated: After the flight took off, the woman fell asleep, only to be woken by the sound of 'Chicken or beef?' as the cabin crew began serving a simple meal basket. Sometimes, even a small moment can remain with you for a longer period of time and that's exactly what happened to a Doha-based makeup artist on a short flight from Dubai. In a post on Thread, the woman recounted her in-flight experience to highlight the quiet injustices faced by migrant labourers, reflecting on the need for greater empathy. According to the woman, she had a window seat and the middle was empty, whereas on the aisle seat sat an Indian man, likely a labourer. After the flight took off, the woman fell asleep, only to be woken by the sound of 'Chicken or beef?" as the cabin crew began serving a simple meal basket — sandwich, a chocolate bar and water. While she was handed the meal, the man beside her was offered only a sealed plastic cup of water without any explanation. 'When they reached our row, they handed me the meal basket. The man next to me looked up, quietly waiting for his," she wrote, adding, 'One of the flight attendants simply shook his head and said: 'Ah, no,' handed him a sealed plastic cup of water, and moved on. That's it." The man looked up with an expectation. Then back down, silently. 'His eyes were full of something I can't forget," the woman recounted. The man didn't protest and simply accepted what happened with him followed by a quiet struggle to open his water cup. Turning to the woman, he asked for help and then reached into his bag to pull out a single mango and a few grapes. Kind hearted, he also offered the woman the fruits he had. 'I thanked him but didn't take them, maybe that was all he had to eat later," the woman wrote. The woman concluded her post with a heartfelt reminder, 'We have to do better. We must be kinder. Next time you see a labour worker outside in the heat, offer a bottle of water, a snack, or even just kindness." Addressing the airline, she added, 'Offering a small sandwich and a KitKat to every passenger wouldn't hurt your budget, but it could mean the world to someone who needs it most." The post has struck a deep chord across social media, with many expressing disappointment and reflecting on the need for empathy towards migrant labourers. One person wrote, 'Very sad. Yes, definitely the UAE government must take care of these people more and give this kind of stuff for free, it doesn't cost anything at all." top videos View all Someone else lauded the man's silent kindness saying, 'What a beautiful gesture. When they know, you know. Wishing him a wonderful life." The incident is an emotional reminder of the everyday inequalities many tend to overlook. view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 25, 2025, 07:00 IST News viral Same Flight But Different Meals? Man Exposes Class Divide Onboard Dubai Flight Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Al Jazeera appeals to global media community to protect journalists in Gaza from 'forced starvation'
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Doha-based media network said for more than 21 months, the Israeli bombardment and the 'systematic starvation" of the nearly 20 lakh people of Gaza have "pushed an entire population to the brink of survival'.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Al Jazeera appeals to global media community to protect journalists in Gaza from 'forced starvation'
New Delhi, The Al Jazeera Media Network has called upon the journalistic community, organisations advocating press freedom and legal bodies to take "decisive action" to put an end to the "forced starvation" and crimes against media professionals in Gaza. Al Jazeera appeals to global media community to protect journalists in Gaza from 'forced starvation' In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Doha-based media network said for more than 21 months, the Israeli bombardment and the "systematic starvation" of the nearly 20 lakh people of Gaza have "pushed an entire population to the brink of survival". "Al Jazeera Media Network urgently calls upon the journalistic community, press freedom organisations, and relevant legal bodies to take decisive action to halt the forced starvation and crimes against journalists and media professionals in Gaza," it said. The journalists on the ground, who have courageously reported on this ongoing "genocide", have risked their lives and the safety of their families to shed light on these "atrocities", the press release said, adding that "however, they now find themselves fighting for their own survival". On July 19, Al Jazeera journalists began posting "heart-wrenching" messages on social media, signalling that their capacity to continue was waning, it said. "One powerful post by Anas AlShariff, Al Jazeera Arabic channel correspondent in Gaza, stated, 'I haven't stopped covering for a moment in 21 months, and today, I say it outright.... And with indescribable pain. I am drowning in hunger, trembling in exhaustion, and resisting the fainting that follows me every moment.... Gaza is dying. And we die with it,'" the release said. Commenting on the plight of journalists in Gaza, Dr Mostefa Souag, director general of the Al Jazeera Media Network, said, "We owe it to the courageous journalists in Gaza to amplify their voices and put an end to the unbearable suffering they are enduring due to forced starvation and targeted killings by Israeli occupation forces." "The journalistic community and the world bear an immense responsibility. It is our duty to raise our voices and mobilise all available means to support our colleagues in this noble profession. If we fail to act now, we risk a future where there may be no one left to tell our stories. Our inaction will be recorded in history as a monumental failure to protect our fellow journalists and a betrayal of the principles that every journalist strives to uphold," he added. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have killed five Al Jazeera journalists Samer Abudaqqa, Hamza AlDahdouh, Ismael Al-Ghoul, Ahmed Al-Louh and Hossam Shabat and several family members of journalists working for Al Jazeera and other media organisations, the release said. "Yet, these courageous journalists, along with their colleagues, refuse to succumb to the threats and pressure tactics employed by the Israeli authorities to silence them. "Submission to such intimidation would have resulted in an almost total blackout of coverage of the ongoing genocide, forced starvation, and crimes against humanity inflicted upon the civilian population of Gaza," it added. The media network called for immediate action by the international organisations concerned to put an end to this "forced starvation that does not spare journalists who are the bearers of truth". This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Morocco World
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Ayoub Amraoui Leaves Nice to Join Al-Ahli Sports
Rabat – Ayoub Amraoui has officially signed a deal with Qatar's Al-Ahli Sports, coming from OGC Nice, seeking a new challenge far from Ligue 1. The Moroccan international made his senior-team debut in the 2022-23 season, making 12 appearances, before joining SC Amiens on a loan spell in 2024, where he played nine games in League 2. Last season, the 21-year-old joined FC Martigues on loan with no option to buy. He has spent the season with the newly promoted outfit in League 2. Amraoui made a total of 33 appearances with FC Martigues in all competitions, scoring three goals, providing six assists, and ensuring eight clean sheets. He has also played with Morocco at the youth level and won 12 caps with the U23 national team, including the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The full-back will now join the Doha-based club, which delivered a good campaign, finishing fourth in the Qatar Stars League last season. Tags: African footballAl Ahli Dubai
India Today
07-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Man slams Air India for asking wheelchair-bound mother, 80, to deboard via stairs
A Doha-based man alleged that his 80-year-old wheelchair-bound mother was asked to deboard an Air India flight at Delhi airport using stairs. The incident has sparked outrage on social a now-viral post on X, Shadab Khan wrote, 'My 80-year-old wheelchair-bound mother took a flight from DOH-DEL, Air India IC2284. The ground staff is telling her to deboard the aircraft by these stairs as they do not have any facility to get her off the flight. She is in the aircraft for 20 minutes. @DGCAIndia shameful.'advertisementKhan also shared a picture of the stairs attached to the plane, showing the difficult exit route. Take a look at the post here:In a follow-up post, Khan explained the situation further. 'You see the wheelchair and the bus? Yeah those are for her. But she has to get off the aircraft to get them. She is the only passenger left in the aircraft.'Reacting to the post, Air India said, 'Dear Mr. Khan, we hear you. Please help us with your mother's booking details (6-digit alphanumeric PNR / 13-digit e-ticket number starting with 098) via DM, for us to look into it.'When another user asked if he had booked a wheelchair service in advance, Khan replied, 'It was booked. She got a wheelchair and assistance at @HIAQatar and the airline knew that they're carrying a wheelchair-bound passenger. That's the reason they have a wheelchair for her on the ground. But the catch is, 'come get it if you can.''The incident has triggered sharp reactions online.'That's negligence and cruel. A wheelchair-needing passenger would need assistance to deplane. When a wheelchair was provided at Doha airport and a wheelchair was booked beforehand, the airline staff should have arranged it at Delhi airport. Shameful service and abominable treatment of an elderly lady,' a user wrote, 'This is so ridiculous. My 83-year-old mum travels back and forth and in 30 years never used Air India. Fortunately, we have a one-stop flight from Germany.'At the time of writing, neither Air India nor Delhi airport authorities have issued a detailed statement on the matter.- Ends
