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NEUROSCIENCE-BACKED ARABIC LULLABY LAUNCHES IN COLLABORATION WITH UNHCR FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT

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NEUROSCIENCE-BACKED ARABIC LULLABY LAUNCHES IN COLLABORATION WITH UNHCR FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT

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‘Frequencies of Peace’ initiative from Babyshop and leading researchers replaces sounds of war with the sounds of a lullaby to bring comfort and hope across the Middle East

Syrian refugee children from Koura Informal Settlement, Northern Lebanon, watching a UNHCR-supported puppet show called ‘Train of Happiness’. The ‘Train of Happiness’ puppet show educates children who have lived in Lebanon most of their lives about their homeland Syria. There was a realization that children knew very little about their own country – and the project aims to raise awareness about Syria through an interactive puppet show focusing on the country’s history, tradition and culture. It builds the children’s sense of belonging to their home country. ; UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller visited Lebanon in March 2019, spending time with Syrian refugees and host communities across the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, and Tripoli in the north of the country. In anticipation of the forthcoming eighth anniversary since the conflict in Syria began, Stiller has called for urgent and ongoing attention and funds from the international community to support Syrian refugees and their host communities in countries like Lebanon.
  • Lullaby airing at bedtime, 8pm local time in Syria on “Melody FM” and “Arabesque FM” and can be downloaded on Anghami and listed to on Spiritune.
  • Sung in Arabic, by artist and songwriter Ghaliaa Chaker and produced with globally renowned neuroscientists, the public is encouraged to listen, share, and donate.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 7th September 2023: Babyshop, the leading baby and children’s retailer in the MENA region has launched a new initiative ‘Frequencies of Peace’, aiming to transform the lives of children in war and disaster areas, in support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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Botim Announces Zero Fee Money Transfer to Aid Morocco Earthquake Relief

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Botim Announces Zero Fee Money Transfer to Aid Morocco Earthquake Relief

Botim enables earthquake donations via Emirates Red Crescent upon launch

Dubai, UAE – 11 September 2023 – In light of the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Morocco this past weekend and has taken more than 2,000 lives, Astra Tech (Astra), a leading consumer technology holding group based in the UAE, has announced that Botim users can transfer money to friends, family and loved ones in Morocco with zero fees.

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Tashkeel to issue Open Calls for Three Prestigious Programmes for Artists and Designers

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Tashkeel to issue Open Calls for Three Prestigious Programmes for Artists and Designers

Art & design incubator now accepting applications for First Solo Residency and Critical Practice Programme with the Tanween design programme to follow soon

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Dubai, UAE – 11 September 2023: This season, Tashkeel – one of the UAE’s key art and design incubators – is accepting applications from artists and designers for its three most prestigious initiatives: First Solo Residency, Critical Practice Programme and Tanween Design Programme.  With each platform offering creative practitioners the chance to strengthen skills, push practice and develop new work, Tashkeel continues its commitment to the UAE visual art and design sector.

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DRO Onam celebration showcases a range of Kerala traditions

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DRO Onam celebration showcases a range of Kerala traditions, cultural performances and delicious Onasadhya

The DRO Onam celebration was held on Sunday, 10th September, 2023 at Capital School, Al Qusais. The day-long celebration featured a wide array of events including Thaalappoli, Thiruvatira, Chenda Melam, Tug of War, Games for adults, Games for kids, Solo song, Group song, Kids’ dance and much more. According to the DRO Family Onam celebration committee, “Hundreds of DRO residents got together to an event that celebrated the cultural heritage of Kerala. The diverse mix of our residents came together to enjoy the traditional flavours of Kerala in true Onam fashion.”

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PublisHer founder H.H. Bodour Al Qasimi urges women to unite and challenge workplace discrimination.

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Rio de Janeiro Bienal do Livro: PublisHer founder urges women to unite and challenge workplace discrimination.

PublisHer back in Brazil after opening a national chapter there last year.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — September 10, 2023

Bodour Al Qasimi—who founded PublisHer to help women beat gender-based career barriers in publishing—has urged Brazil’s bookwomen to unite, find strength in numbers, and call out workplace discrimination.

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