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Roya News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
Thuraya wins global award for launch video; cookbook ranks among top 4 worldwide
A Jordanian-produced video for the acclaimed cookbook Thuraya: Recipes from Our Family's Kitchen in Jordan has won Best Video for Book Launch at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, setting the stage for further recognition as the book vies for three additional global honors this June. Authored and self-published in Canada by Jordanian-Canadian writer Nadeem Mansour, Thuraya is now a finalist in three major categories: Best Mediterranean Book, Best Family Book, and the coveted Best of the Best award—where it stands as one of only four books competing for the top honour, having already earned the Best of the Best logo. As the first English-language Jordanian cookbook to reach this level of international acclaim, the achievement underscores the power of diasporic storytelling and its ability to resonate across cultures. 'This journey began in my mother's kitchen in Amman and came to life here in Canada,' said Mansour. 'To have our video recognized as Best Video for Book Launch is a deeply emotional milestone, especially ahead of what could be a historic showing for the book itself.' Filmed and produced in Jordan, the award-winning video captures the heart of Thuraya through vivid storytelling, culinary artistry, and emotional connection. Viewers are invited into a world of aromatic spices, generational memories, and shared meals that transcend borders. The video was named after the author's mother. Thuraya is both a tribute to family and a celebration of the immigrant experience. It features over 120 recipes that bridge cultural traditions and modern tastes, bringing the warmth of Levantine cuisine into kitchens across the world. First launched in Amman in July 2024, the book was introduced to Canadian audiences at the Royal Ontario Museum in February 2025, as part of the museum's ROM Talks series and in collaboration with its renowned Widad Kawar Collection of Arab heritage.
Jordan News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan News
'Thuraya Wins Global Award for Launch Video; Cookbook Ranks Among Top 4 Worldwide Ahead of Prestigious Gourmand Finals'
A Jordanian-produced video for the acclaimed cookbook Thuraya: Recipes from Our Family's Kitchen in Jordan has won Best Video for Book Launch at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, setting the stage for further recognition as the book vies for three additional global honors this June. اضافة اعلان Authored and self-published in Canada by Jordanian-Canadian writer Nadeem Mansour, Thuraya is now a finalist in three major categories: Best Mediterranean Book, Best Family Book, and the coveted Best of the Best award—where it stands as one of only four books competing for the top honour, having already earned the Best of the Best logo. As the first English-language Jordanian cookbook to reach this level of international acclaim, the achievement underscores the power of diasporic storytelling and its ability to resonate across cultures. 'This journey began in my mother's kitchen in Amman and came to life here in Canada,' said Mansour. 'To have our video recognized as Best Video for Book Launch is a deeply emotional milestone, especially ahead of what could be a historic showing for the book itself.' Filmed and produced in Jordan, the award-winning video captures the heart of Thuraya through vivid storytelling, culinary artistry, and emotional connection. Viewers are invited into a world of aromatic spices, generational memories, and shared meals that transcend borders. The video, which can be viewed at Named after the author's mother, Thuraya is both a tribute to family and a celebration of the immigrant experience. It features over 120 recipes that bridge cultural traditions and modern tastes, bringing the warmth of Levantine cuisine into kitchens across the world. First launched in Amman in July 2024, the book was introduced to Canadian audiences at the Royal Ontario Museum in February 2025, as part of the museum's ROM Talks series and in collaboration with its renowned Widad Kawar Collection of Arab heritage. As the final ceremony in Lisbon approaches, the global literary and culinary communities are watching closely. With one global prize already in hand, Thuraya is poised to make history once again.
Arab Times
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait's real summer heat kicks in June 7th
KUWAIT CITY, May 24: The Al-Ojairi Scientific Center announced that the 'Al-Bateen' star season will begin on Sunday and last for 13 days, marking the final phase of the 'Al-Kanna' season. In a press statement, the center explained that this period is characterized by short shadows on some days and intense sunlight directly overhead. It also brings strong northwesterly winds and high daytime temperatures, often resulting in dust storms. During 'Al-Bateen', daylight extends to over 13 hours and 47 minutes, with sunset delayed until 6:38 p.m., and nights becoming shorter. Despite temperatures nearing 50°C, the center stated that the 'Thuraya' season, which is considered the actual beginning of summer, will start on June 7. The center also highlighted that dry conditions and a gradual temperature rise are expected over the next 13 days. It stated that during the 'Thuraya' season, temperatures are expected to reach high levels in several countries, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. Meanwhile, despite the continuous remarkable rise in temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius, the closure of ministries and government agencies during the weekend led to a drop in the load index on Friday and Saturday by around 706 megawatts. The index recorded 16,294 megawatts, compared to about 17,000 megawatts on Thursday, which prompted the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy to implement scheduled power outages in some parts of 64 residential, agricultural and industrial areas. In the same context, the ministry announced on Saturday morning that it might be forced to cut off power in some parts of agricultural and industrial areas; including Wafra, Rawdatain, Abdally Agricultural Area, Mina Abdullah, Subhan, Shuwaikh Al-Rai and Sulaibiya Industrial Area. It excluded the residential areas in the scheduled power outages.
Arab Times
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Scorching Summer In Kuwait To Begin June 7
KUWAIT CITY, May 24: The Al-Ajari Scientific Center has announced that the Al-Batin season will begin tomorrow, Sunday. This marks the final phase of the Al-Kanna season and will last for 13 days. It is distinguished by shorter shadows on certain days, as the sun's rays fall almost directly overhead. In a press release, the center explained that the appearance of the Al-Batin star is typically accompanied by strong northwesterly winds. These winds, along with rising temperatures from sunrise to sunset, often lead to the spread of dust and sand in the air. During this period, daylight will extend beyond 13 hours and 47 minutes, with sunset occurring at 6:38 PM, resulting in shorter nights. The center also noted that following the end of Al-Batin, the Thuraya (Pleiades) season will begin on June 7, 2025, signaling the true start of summer. The coming two weeks will be marked by dry conditions and a steady rise in temperatures. It added that during the Pleiades period, temperatures are expected to climb significantly, reaching high levels in several parts of the country and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
India Today
19-05-2025
- India Today
US doctor stopped from boarding at Puducherry airport for carrying satellite phone
A US-based ophthalmologist was stopped from boarding at the Puducherry airport for carrying a satellite doctor, identified as 32-year-old Rachel Anne Scott, was reportedly in the union territory to visit doctors at Aravind Eye Hospital. She was reportedly carrying an Iridium satellite had also visited Madurai in Tamil Nadu and several other yet-to-be-ascertained places earlier. She was stopped from boarding a Hyderabad-bound flight after airport authorities found the satellite phone upon police were informed who have initiated an phones like Thuraya and Iridium are banned in India without prior permission from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).On January 30, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed all airlines flying into India to announce this ban in-flight and inform passengers through overseas offices and in-flight including foreign nationals, must not carry or use such devices without written approval as unauthorised satellite phones will be confiscated, and carriers may face legal action. The UK recently updated its travel advisory, warning citizens they could be fined or arrested for carrying satellite phones in enforces some of the world's strictest telecom rules due to security concerns. Recent cases include the detention of US nationals at Dehradun and Chennai
