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Khaleej Times
7 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
'Couldn't believe I buried my child': UAE father recalls son's fatal drug overdose
A grieving father in the UAE has shared the story of losing his son to a drug overdose, describing the devastating impact addiction had on their family. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' said the father, identified only as Abu Omar to protect the family's privacy. Devastated father, Abu Omar, spoke publicly for the first time in Recovered (Mut'aafi), a series launching by the Security Awareness Department at the General Department of Community Happiness, in collaboration with the General Department of Anti-Narcotics on Thursday. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' he said in the emotionally charged interview, recalling the moment he lost his son to addiction. The episode, titled 'A Cry of Pain and a Wakeup Call,' recounted how negative influences led his son down the path of substance abuse, with devastating consequences. Hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi, the episode carries a message for every household: stay alert, stay involved and protect your children from drugs and harmful company. The videocast is part of a wider initiative by Dubai Police to use digital storytelling and real testimonies to reach residents and families. Dr. Colonel Saud Al Rumaithi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Community Happiness, said the project is a human-centred effort to highlight both the tragic outcomes of drug use and the possibility of recovery. He said the series will also pay attention to Article 89 of the Federal Decree Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, which allows individuals struggling with addiction to seek treatment without facing legal action. Public awareness 'The initiative is part of Dubai Police's ongoing commitment to use innovative media tools to strengthen public awareness,' Al Rumaithi added. The 'Recovered' videocast will be available on Dubai Police's official YouTube channel and across social media platforms. As part of their preventive efforts, Dubai Police have launched several anti-drugs campaigns and programmes targeting students, parents, workers, and delivery drivers to raise awareness about narcotics and online threats. 'We visited labour camps, schools, shopping malls, and corporate offices. This year, we expanded our awareness efforts to four major exhibitions instead of one. We reached 270,000 school students and more than 20,000 university students,' said. Dr Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari, Director of the International Protection Centre at the General Department of Narcotics Control.
Saba Yemen
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas delegation holds talks with Jihad delegation on latest developments in negotiations
Doha - Saba: A delegation from the leadership of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), headed by Mujahid Darwish "Abu Omar," head of the Leadership Council, held talks with a delegation from the Islamic Jihad Movement, headed by the movement's Secretary-General, Ziad al-Nakhala "Abu Tariq," on the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations. The movement said in a press statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) on Sunday: "The two delegations witnessed the enormous sacrifices of the Palestinian people and the human suffering resulting from the crime of genocide and starvation, as well as the daily scenes of massacres at the hands of the Zionist enemy, with the aim of implementing its malicious and dangerous plans against our people and their future." The movement added: "The two delegations also expressed their pride and admiration for the heroic performance of the Mujahideen, their courage, boldness, and daring, and the extent of the losses they inflict daily on the enemy's army." The two delegations discussed developments in the ongoing negotiations, stressing that "any negotiations must lead to the achievement of our people's goals and aspirations, foremost among which are an end to the war, the complete withdrawal of enemy forces, the opening of the crossings, and reconstruction." In this context, the two delegations discussed the Zionist enemy's responses to the proposals presented by the mediators to reach a ceasefire and ways to address them. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Roya News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Top Hamas commander, Oct 7 planner, killed in 'Israeli' operation, says 'Israeli' army
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) confirmed on Saturday that a joint operation targeted and killed a senior Hamas military council member in Gaza City on Friday. The strike eliminated Abu Omar Al-Suri, a Syrian national of Palestinian origin who played a significant role in Hamas' military operations and training. Activists close to Hamas announced Abu Omar's death without providing further details. Though not widely known within Gaza, activists said he was killed in an Israeli strike south of the city on Friday evening. Hamas supporters say Abu Omar came from Syria in 2005 to transfer his experience to Gaza's resistance. He contributed extensively across various areas, founding the Qassam Brigades Academy, which has graduated thousands of fighters. Thanks to his expertise, he introduced diverse scientific and technical knowledge across multiple military specializations. Hamas activists noted that Abu Omar was originally from Burqa, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. He was also one of the key planners of the October 7 Al-Aqsa Flood operation. Through social media and WhatsApp groups, Hamas supporters emphasized Abu Omar's crucial role in the technical and structural development of the Qassam Brigades, calling him one of the few individuals with a 'real impact' on Gaza's resistance.
Saudi Gazette
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Abu Omar secures spot at Team Falcons x Fatal Fury: Road to Pro tournament
The ES TIMES — The Kingdom's esports scene has welcomed a new standout figure as Abu Omar emerged victorious in the Team Falcons x Fatal Fury: Road to Pro Tournament Finals, held on May 2, 2025. His triumph not only highlighted technical mastery but also exceptional mental composure, as he outplayed several top-tier fighters to clinch the title. Abu Omar's commanding performance throughout the tournament earned him a coveted spot on the elite Saudi esports squad, Team Falcons, signaling the rise of one of the region's most promising fighting game talents. Abu Omar's Journey In The Tournament What set Abu Omar apart was the caliber of opponents he overcame. Facing both seasoned veterans and rising stars, each round was a high-pressure elimination match requiring adaptive strategy and unwavering focus. From the qualifiers to the grand final, Abu Omar maintained an undefeated streak, underscoring not just his skill but his discipline and preparation. The final clash against Turki ABC was a tense affair. In a best-of-nine showdown, Abu Omar delivered a dominant 5–2 victory, sealing his place among Saudi Arabia's esports elite. What's Next For Abu Omar? Adding prestige to his win, Abu Omar was presented with his official Team Falcons jersey by none other than Mosaad Al-Dossary, Chairman and CEO of Team Falcons and a former FIFA world champion. The symbolic handover marked Abu Omar's official entry into the professional esports world. Team Falcons is one of Saudi Arabia's leading esports organizations, with competitive rosters in Fortnite, PUBG, Valorant, EA Sports FC, and Tekken. The team recently topped the points table at the Esports World Cup, reinforcing its regional and international status. Abu Omar's breakthrough has garnered praise across the fighting game community (FGC), with many calling him the next breakout star from the Middle East. His composure, skillset, and work ethic have made him a fan favorite and a key figure to watch in upcoming events. With the full support of Team Falcons and a packed tournament calendar ahead, Abu Omar is now preparing to represent the team at the Esports World Cup 2025—his first major appearance on the global stage under the Falcons banner. Fans and aspiring players can mark their calendars for the next Falcons x Fatal Fury Qualifier Tournaments, scheduled from May 4 to May 6, 2025, with the Grand Finals set for May 9, 2025. The featured title, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. For those eager to join the Saudi esports scene, registration details for upcoming qualifiers can be found on the official Falcons tournament platform. By Abdel Rehman, Games and Esports Writer
CBC
10-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Fear of aid, food shortages grows in Gaza as Israel continues to block goods from entering
Social Sharing Israel's block on deliveries into the war-stricken Gaza Strip has led to price increases and fears of food shortages, prompting punitive measures from the Hamas-run authorities against merchants, according to Hamas sources and witnesses. Members of the police force were deployed in local markets across Gaza, asserting their presence on the ground despite a 15-month Israeli aerial and ground offensive against the Palestinian militant group. They questioned and detained merchants, ordering them not to raise prices during a standoff over a ceasefire deal, and seized supplies that were later resold at lower prices, the four sources and witnesses said. Local authorities also urged residents to report misconduct by merchants, saying that food supplies in Gaza would last just two weeks. "Punishing junior sellers in markets is good, but Hamas must act against the big merchants who control what we eat," said one witness, asking not to be named for fear of retribution. Israel announced on Sunday that it was stopping the entry of goods into Gaza, citing a dispute with Hamas over how to proceed with the phased, U.S.-backed ceasefire that brought a halt to heavy fighting in January. Hamas has urged mediators to pressure Israel to begin talks on the second stage and reopen Gaza's crossings. Supplies limited, stranded aid might spoil Israel's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Hamas had been using aid to continue fighting Israel. Israel says Gaza has enough food for many months. Humanitarian agencies, however, say supplies for food, medicine and shelter in Gaza are limited and that stranded aid might spoil. Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, said Israel's suspension of deliveries threatened lives among Gaza's 2.3 million population, exhausted by war. "Aid and these basic services are nonnegotiable. They must never be used as weapons of war," Lazzarini said in a post on X. WATCH | Israel to block all aid into Gaza until Hamas extends 1st phase: Israel says it will block all aid into Gaza until Hamas extends ceasefire 8 days ago Duration 2:15 At a soup kitchen in Gaza's Khan Younis, where dozens of children holding pots lined up to receive soup, organizers said the suspension of deliveries would hit their provision of free meals for 20,000 people. The meals were meant to cover the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which began on Saturday. But merchants had raised meat prices, meaning the menu had to change. "The kitchen's administration prepared a plan for the month of Ramadan, but the closure of the crossings has disrupted all the plans," said one of the organizers, Abu Omar. "On the first day of Ramadan, we served approximately 1,200 to 1,400 portions of meat and rice, but the closure of the crossings and the disappearance of goods in the markets led to us serving mujadara [a rice and lentil dish] and soups today," Abu Omar told Reuters. The war began when Hamas-led fighters attacked southern Israel on Oct.7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and capturing more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's campaign has killed more than 48,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to local health authorities, and displaced most of the population. Some children amputees leave to Jordan for treatment Meanwhile, Arab leaders adopted an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday that would cost $53 billion US and avoid resettling Palestinians, in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's "Middle East Riviera" vision, according to a copy of the plan. Meeting with Trump at the White House last month, Jordan's King Abdullah II offered to take in some 2,000 children for medical treatment. The first batch of 29 children left Gaza for Jordan on Tuesday, according to Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. The children are being accompanied by up to two family members. Jordan said the children are amputees, and will return to Gaza when their treatment is complete. The kingdom has also set up field hospitals in Gaza and delivered aid by air and land.
