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The Star
06-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Nafas suspension still in effect, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) remains suspended nearly 10 months after it was first imposed due to internal conflicts, confirms Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said that during the period, Nafas is managed by individuals appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations, and all operations must adhere to the registrar's directives. "The registrar has appointed the Nafas Steering Council, comprising five experienced professionals in governance and government management, led by former Public Services director-general Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman. "This council is responsible for reassessing every aspect of Nafas's management and operations, including its subsidiaries, to ensure that the institution's recovery is comprehensive, structured, and conducted with integrity," he said in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Aug 6). He was responding to Aminolhuda Hassan (Sri Gading-PH) regarding the current status of Nafas's suspension since November 1, 2024. Mohamad explained that the renewal strategy will be finalised through a governance and competitiveness improvement blueprint. "The government has appointed highly experienced public service professionals to lead Nafas. These individuals are not only experts in their respective fields but have also provided exemplary service to the nation in the past. "The government is confident that this team can reshape the future of Nafas to be more competitive and uphold integrity," he added. Nafas, which comprises 603,000 members, 280 Area Farmers Organisations, and 14 State Farmers Organisations, has faced scrutiny over governance issues. Established in 1979, Nafas has been the sole government fertiliser supplier but has struggled with inefficiencies. The suspension of Nafas's constitution on November 1 was executed under Section 7(1) of the Farmers Organisations Act 1973. Nafas is currently undergoing its third suspension. The first occurred during the tenure of then Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from 1984 to 1986. The second suspension was under the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, and the third is presently in effect.
Al Etihad
01-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
M42, Reem Hospital to launch ‘Nafas' mental health platform
1 May 2025 12:55 ABU DHABI (WAM)M42's Digital Health Solution (DHS) platform, represented by Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), and Reem Hospital, have entered a joint venture (JV) agreement to launch Nafas, a pioneering mental health platform and service dedicated to the residents and citizens of Abu agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of M42's Digital Health Solution platform, Kareem Shahin, and the Chairman of Reem Hospital Zaid Al - meaning 'breathing' in Arabic - is envisioned to be a pioneering mental health platform for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This collaboration combines the established digital health expertise of ADHDS with the end-to-end clinical expertise of Reem Hospital in order to offer comprehensive mental health services to the platform will leverage ADHDS' robust digital health technology solutions, enabling Reem Hospital's clinical capabilities to provide a holistic approach to mental health care that is easily accessible to the mission of offering accessible, high-quality and discreet mental health support, Nafas will serve as a comprehensive resource for mental health services and solutions across Abu will bring together a full spectrum of mental health support in one seamless platform. From secure one-to-one virtual therapy sessions with easy booking and reminders, to round-the-clock chat support and a rich library of multilingual content, Nafas will offer individuals the tools they need to navigate their mental will play a transformative role in Abu Dhabi's mental health landscape, removing barriers to care and fostering a safe, supportive environment, enabling more people to seek the help they need, when and where they need it on the venture, Shahin said, 'Nafas will provide a comprehensive mental health platform that empowers residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi to take control of their mental well-being in a secure and convenient environment.""Using the UAE as a launchpad, our ambition is to expand this platform internationally, reaching a wider user base and supporting people all around the world to combat mental health conditions," he said. Al Siksek commented, 'Mental health is a key component of overall health, and through Nafas, we are excited to offer accessible, high-quality mental health services that will benefit all members of our community. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing mental health care in Abu Dhabi and beyond.'
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
M42, Reem Hospital to launch ‘Nafas' mental health platform
ABU DHABI - M42's Digital Health Solution (DHS) platform, represented by Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), and Reem Hospital, have entered a joint venture (JV) agreement to launch Nafas, a pioneering mental health platform and service dedicated to the residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of M42's Digital Health Solution platform, Kareem Shahin, and the Chairman of Reem Hospital Zaid Al Siksek. Nafas - meaning 'breathing' in Arabic - is envisioned to be a pioneering mental health platform for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This collaboration combines the established digital health expertise of ADHDS with the end-to-end clinical expertise of Reem Hospital to offer comprehensive mental health services to the community. The platform will leverage ADHDS' robust digital health technology solutions, enabling Reem Hospital's clinical capabilities to provide a holistic approach to mental health care that is easily accessible to patients. With the mission of offering accessible, high-quality and discreet mental health support, Nafas will serve as a comprehensive resource for mental health services and solutions across Abu Dhabi. Nafas will bring together a full spectrum of mental health support in one seamless platform. From secure 1-to-1 virtual therapy sessions with easy booking and reminders, to round-the-clock chat support and a rich library of multilingual content — Nafas will offer individuals the tools they need to navigate their mental well-being. It will play a transformative role in Abu Dhabi's mental health landscape, removing barriers to care and fostering a safe, supportive environment, enabling more people to seek the help they need — when and where they need it most. Commenting on the venture, Shahin said, 'Nafas will provide a comprehensive mental health platform that empowers residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi to take control of their mental well-being in a secure and convenient environment. "Using the UAE as a launchpad, our ambition is to expand this platform internationally, reaching a wider user base and supporting people all around the world to combat mental health conditions.' Al Siksek commented, 'Mental health is a key component of overall health, and through Nafas, we are excited to offer accessible, high-quality mental health services that will benefit all members of our community. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing mental health care in Abu Dhabi and beyond.'
Observer
22-04-2025
- Health
- Observer
Why we need a mental health revolution today
Imagine waking up every morning to a barrage of headlines about wars, economic collapse and environmental ruin, all live-streamed to your pocket. This isn't another Netflix movie; it's 2025. While our ancestors faced crises in isolation, we're drowning in a 24/7 feed of global threats: A US-China trade war destabilising economies, a devastating genocide in Gaza and Yemen described by many as a modern-day holocaust and escalating US-Iran tensions narrowly averted by mediators like the Sultanate of Oman. The toll? A mental health epidemic hiding in plain sight. Our ancestors feared 'surviving' crises, we're crumbling under the weight of 'watching' them. We are the first generation to witness global catastrophes in real time, not as distant headlines but as visceral, algorithm-fuelled content. The psychological cost is staggering. A 2023 American Psychological Association study found that 78 per cent of adults now cite news consumption as a 'significant stressor', while Unicef warns that 1 in 5 young people globally show symptoms of anxiety or depression linked to 'doomscrolling'. Worse, research in 'Nature Human Behaviour' reveals that constant exposure to suffering triggers 'compassion collapse' - numbness to human pain. Yet mental healthcare remains frozen in time. Traditional therapy can't scale to meet demand, stigma silences millions, and Western-centric models fail diverse cultures. In low-income countries, 75 per cent of people lack access to care (WHO). Refugees in Jordan, for example, often reject clinical therapy, seeking community-based healing instead. Our systems are Band-Aids on bullet wounds. Mental health innovation, like health-tech, has lagged far behind the pace of crises. Apps like Nafas, Calm or crisis hotlines offer temporary relief but ignore systemic roots: collective trauma, economic despair, and the isolation of digital life. Meanwhile, social media algorithms profit from our despair, pushing polarising content that deepens divides. We're stuck in a loop - treating symptoms while the world burns. Mental health To survive this age, we need mental health solutions as dynamic as the threats we face. Here's what a revolution looks like: 1. AI that heals, Not hurts Imagine AI platforms trained to crowdsource resilience strategies from trauma survivors worldwide. Rwanda's 'Ubuntu AI' pilot does exactly this, generating culturally tailored coping tools for refugees. Instead of algorithms that feed rage, we need ones that foster collective healing. 2. Teletherapy for the masses When Türkiye-Syria's 2023 earthquake struck, free teletherapy apps saw a 300-per cent surge in users. This proves scalable digital care works, but only if made affordable and multilingual. 3. Decolonising mental health South Africa's 'Healing Through Heritage' programme slashed PTSD rates by 40 per cent by blending traditional rituals with clinical therapy. Solutions must respect cultural roots, not impose foreign frameworks. 4. Policy as prevention New Zealand's 2019 'Wellbeing Budget' ties mental health funding to real-time crisis data. Governments must treat mental health like infrastructure - critical, urgent and lifesaving. The chaos won't stop, but we can rewire how we respond. This isn't about 'self-care' - it's about societal care. Tech giants must redesign algorithms to prioritise hope over harm. Schools and workplaces need 'mental health first aid' training to spot crises early. Communities must revive ancestral wisdom, like Oman's mediation ethos, which bridges divides through dialogue. We're at a crossroads: perpetuate a broken system or build one that turns collective trauma into collective strength. The next crisis is already trending. Will we be ready?
See - Sada Elbalad
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Carole Samaha Announces Special Album Party for Fans to Celebrate "Mokhtalifa" Release
Yara Sameh Lebanese superstar, Carole Samaha will hold a listening party for fans on April 11 in celebration of her new album, "Mokhtalifa". The LP arrived on September 9 and consists of 14 tracks: "Ghannou La Habibi", "Nafas", "Agmal Sinine", "Ktir Bkhaf", "Halet Takhdir", "Mokhtalifa", "Habibi Salam", "Khabbini Bshanta", "Baet Assad", "Betaaed", "Tab Baaden", "Waet El Hobb", and "Edhak Ya Albi". "Join me this Friday, April 11th at 6 PM ( Beirut time) on YouTube for a special 'MOKHTALIFA-Home Session' I can't wait to share this special music experience with you❤️" Samaha said in a statement on Instagram. In the new album, she collaborates with a large number of poets and composers, including Tamer Hussein, Islam Zaki, George Kassis, and Suleiman Demian. Samaha, born July 25, 1972, has a master's degree in acting and directing, which she earned in 1999 from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut. She was a classical actress before starting her pop music career and worked extensively with Mansour Rahbani and Marwan Rahbani. In 2007, Samaha returned to the theater to play Zenobia in the Rahbani musical of the same name. She appeared in the 2008 film "Bahr al Nojoum" alongside other Lebanese superstars. Samaha portrayed Lebanese iconic singer-actress Sabah in the 2011 biographical series "Al Shahroura". In 2013, she served as a judge on the Arabic version of the British reality television music competition, "The X Factor", where she served as a mentor for bands such as Young Pharoz, Maraya, and Les Bledards Ninja. Samaha earned multiple Murex d'Or awards and was nominated for best Arabia New Act in the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008. 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 Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
