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Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Shams wins 2025 Sharjah Government Employees Chess Championship
The championship was held on the sidelines of the eighth edition of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship 2025 and saw wide participation from employees of government entities and institutions in the Emirate. 52 players representing 25 government entities competed. The outstanding player in the championship was Abdullah Murad Al Mazmi, representing Sharjah Media City (Shams), who delivered an exceptional performance, achieving a perfect score of 6.5 points from seven rounds, contributing to Shams's title. Shams: A Platform for Innovation and Excellence This sporting achievement reflects the comprehensive vision of Sharjah Media City (Shams), which goes beyond supporting the media sector to foster creativity and excellence in various fields. Shams has dedicated its efforts to serving as a stimulating platform for young talent and promising individuals, creating an integrated environment that encourages innovation and provides opportunities for professional, cultural, and sporting development. In this context, Shams proves itself a pioneering institution not only in supporting the creative economy but also in strengthening its community presence through effective and influential participation in community initiatives and sports events. Winning the Sharjah Government Employees Chess Championship is the culmination of its ongoing efforts towards comprehensive excellence. Sports Excellence and Community Service Through its participation in this tournament, Shams demonstrates its superiority even in the field of sports, encouraging its employees to engage in sports activities and participate in events that foster team spirit and positive competition. Shams also continues to play an active role in serving the community through its diverse participation in community initiatives and charitable and cultural events, reinforcing its presence as a socially responsible institution. This win falls within Shams' vision to be a role model for leadership and integration of innovation, social responsibility, and institutional excellence at all levels.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Shams Charania fuels ESPN-TNT tension by scooping NBA MVP announcement
Shams Charania fuels ESPN-TNT tension by scooping NBA MVP announcement Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 NBA Draft Combine winners: Raynaud, Lendeborg and Byrd These 2025 NBA draft prospects are the biggest winners from the NBA Draft Combine After weeks of anticipation, basketball fans finally learned which player would win the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player. But it was all very strange. While it took quite a long time for the league to finally reveal which player would win MVP, the official announcement was scheduled for pregame coverage before Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers during the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday evening on TNT. Instead, several hours before the anticipated broadcast, ESPN's Shams Charania tweeted out that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would beat Denver's Nikola Jokic for the award. Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award, sources tell ESPN. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 21, 2025 More: Kenny Smith 'disheartened' by Inside the NBA contract negotiation with ESPN This is the final year of TNT's broadcasting rights with the NBA and the MVP announcement was one last hurrah. Instead, all of the pomp and circumstance was removed with a social media post in the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday. Now, TNT's panel is going to have to have the awkward moment of pretending like their announcement is some big surprise even though it's already out in the public. Fans shared their thoughts about this decision from Charania: Shams' reputation doesn't benefit from scooping the MVP announcement from the league/TNT Nobody in the world benefits from knowing three hours earlier Biblical levels of greed at the cost of the fan experience and the league's marketing — Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) May 21, 2025 Shams is incredibly weird for that. — TF (@ThunderFocus) May 21, 2025 Shams (ESPN) just destroying TNT's coverage tonight. — Zach Rosen (@ZacharySRosen) May 21, 2025 Call me lame, but I find it very annoying that Shams announced SGA won the MVP award four hours before everyone would've tuned into TNT to hear their crew announce who won. — MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) May 21, 2025 The official NBA account hasn't officially posted about Shai winning MVP. That's because TNT was supposed to announce it tonight. Shams going into business for himself — Mike Cruz (@13MikeCruz) May 21, 2025 We knew it was coming but why did Shams tweet Shai MVP instead of just waiting for the formal reveal on TNT tonight — Milos Gasic (@MilosGasic) May 21, 2025 Why's this coming out at 3:50pm in the middle of the conference finals tho 😭 — Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) May 21, 2025 Nothing against Shams of course, but is it just me, or is announcing the MVP of the league at 3:50 on a random Wednesday in May an incredibly underwhelming way to do so? Also: Jokic was robbed — Ryan Salvaggio (@ryan_salvaggio) May 21, 2025 Announcing MVP in the middle of the day instead of on TNT — Smiley (@30GotNext) May 21, 2025 Usually, it would make sense that a network like ESPN would want the rights to the announcement before a rival like TNT could have a chance to have the entire spotlight. But with Inside the NBA beginning its syndication from TNT to ESPN next season, one might expect the two sides to reach a more amenable relationship. More: Inside the NBA has been saved as Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney reportedly reach license deal Instead, as noted by TNT's Kenny Smith, it's currently shaping up to have the opposite trajectory. Charania only added more fuel to the fire with his decision to scoop the announcement this afternoon.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Uttarakhand madrasas to include Operation Sindoor in syllabus
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Madarsa Board has decided to introduce 'Operation Sindoor' in its curriculum across the state, a move that will see students learning about the recent military operation. The announcement was made by Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, President of the Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Council, who stated that the step is aimed at instilling a sense of patriotism among students. Uttarakhand has 451 madrasas, with a student population of nearly 50,000. This decision came after Qasmi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi on Tuesday, accompanied by a delegation of educationists, intellectuals, and Sufi scholars. During the meeting, he congratulated the Defence Minister on the success of Operation Sindoor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singh, and hailed the Indian armed forces for giving a heavy blow to terrorist camps in Pakistan. He further praised the Indian Army's bravery and highlighted Uttarakhand's legacy of valour, describing it as the "land of heroes". Qasmi added that the courage demonstrated by the armed forces has earned admiration from people across the country and that madrasa students, too, should learn about this national pride. "We implemented the NCERT curriculum in madrasas across the country, connecting children with mainstream education. This reform has brought high-quality education to these institutions... We want to share the successful story of the 'Operation Sindoor' with our children so that future generations understand how our soldiers executed it with strength, bravery, and courage, ensuring no civilian casualties," he told IANS. He noted that a meeting of the curriculum committee will be convened shortly to finalise the inclusion of a chapter on Operation Sindoor in the syllabus. Uttarakhand Waqf Board President Shadab Shams lauded the initiative, telling IANS, "This is Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, a land also known as Sainya Dham (land of soldiers). If children studying in modern madrasas here do not learn about Operation Sindoor, then where else will they learn it?" "Uttarakhand is a state where nearly every household has contributed a soldier to the armed forces. The governor is a retired Lieutenant General, the chief minister is a soldier's son, and the people here are deeply patriotic. If children from such a state are not taught about Operation Sindoor, then who will be?" he said. Shams emphasised that teaching students about the military's heroic battles and the sacrifices made by soldiers is vital in nurturing faith and love for the nation. "I request Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who himself comes from a military family, to implement all these things in the NCERT syllabus as soon as possible, implement Operation Sindoor, so that the children of modern madrasas can also read these lines, read their stories, read about their valour and feel themselves in this," he mentioned. Shams concluded by saying, "I believe that youth and children should also get an opportunity to read these lines, read about their stories, read about their valour and feel themselves in this."
Shafaq News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
EU-funded project to monitor Iraq's parliamentary elections
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, three Iraqi civil society organizations—Ain, Shams, and Tamouz— launched a European Union-funded national project aimed at monitoring the country's upcoming parliamentary elections, strengthening electoral transparency, and encouraging civic participation. Speaking with Shafaq News, the project director, Salah Areibi, noted that the initiative will cover all 19 provinces, with a core focus on deploying field teams, overseeing electoral procedures, and carrying out awareness campaigns. These teams will also provide training workshops designed for a broad range of social groups, particularly young people, fostering a more inclusive engagement in the voting process. Mohammed al-Jubouri, one of the project participants, described the initiative as a meaningful step toward enabling citizens to play a more active role in shaping Iraq's political landscape. He also emphasized to Shafaq News that the project goes beyond Election Day monitoring, extending to result announcements and any developments that could affect the fairness of the process. Moreover, Loay al-Kakayi, head of the Independent High Electoral Commission's (IHEC) office in Kirkuk, confirmed the commission's support for the initiative, noting that all required facilitation will be made available to ensure that the monitoring teams can carry out their duties effectively. Notably, Iraq is scheduled to hold its legislative elections on November 11. Nearly 29 million Iraqis are eligible to vote, with 338 political coalitions registered to date. Of these, 106 have expressed interest in participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Media City welcomes participants of the seventh edition of the Young Arab Media Leaders Program
Sharjah: Reflecting Sharjah's leadership as the capital of Arab media, Sharjah Media City (Shams) welcomed a new batch of participants from the future of Arab media. The program, organized by the Arab Youth Center, featured 55 young men and women representing 18 Arab countries. This visit came as part of Shams' commitment to empowering the new generation of media professionals and providing them with the skills and expertise they need to keep pace with the rapid transformations in the modern media industry, particularly in the field of digital audio content such as podcasts, which is one of the fastest-growing and most attractive media formats for today's youth. His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), emphasized that youth are the true engine of any media renaissance, emphasizing the importance of keeping pace with modern media transformations. HE said, "We at Sharjah Media City (Shams) believe that youth are the true engine of any modern media renaissance." From this perspective, we are keen to harness our capabilities and projects to support and empower them, providing them with the necessary tools to create meaningful, innovative, and future-proof Arabic content." Al-Obad added: "We are proud to host this elite group of ambitious young people, and we consider this visit an important step in building bridges of future cooperation and exchanging expertise between Shams and leading Arab media initiatives. The participants expressed their great admiration for the advanced infrastructure and integrated services provided by Shams, noting the importance of this experience in broadening their horizons and developing their media skills in a practical and effective manner.
