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Al-Ahram Weekly
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud visits children's cancer hospital
Local media shared a series of photos capturing the Aladdin star interacting with young patients. During the visit, Massoud spoke with children, their families, and hospital staff. He expressed his deep appreciation for the experience, emphasizing that supporting sick children is a human duty before it is a media responsibility. Massoud's official statement reads: 'My visit to Hospital 57357 was one of the most moving moments of my life. These children are true heroes, and just being among them gives me a different kind of energy. I'm proud that such a medical institution exists in my home country, Egypt, and I'm happy that I was able to be a part of their day.' Mena Massoud Born to Egyptian parents and raised in Canada, Massoud began his acting career in Canadian cinema and television. He appeared in Nikita (2011–2013), playing a member of Al-Qaeda, and had roles in Combat Hospital (2011) as well as the Canadian-American series Open Heart (2015). In 2014, he starred in the Canadian short comedy Americanistan, portraying a character named Mohammed Ali. He went on to take leading roles in Canadian films, including the short drama Final Exam (2017) and the drama-mystery Ordinary Days (2017). He was also cast in Strange but True. Massoud broke into Hollywood with a starring role in Aladdin, opposite Will Smith and Naomi Scott. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film was shortlisted for Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards, though it was not ultimately nominated. Aladdin performed well at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, winning several categories, and also received the Favorite Family Movie award at the 2019 People's Choice Awards. The film is an adaptation of the popular tale Alaa El-Din and the Magic Lamp, one of the stories from the 18th-century collection Alf Laila wi Laila (Arabian Nights). Following Aladdin, Massoud appeared in a short video with Will Smith titled Friend Like Me, as well as in the TV series Reprisal. His more recent work includes roles in films such as Wish You Were Here, The Sacrifice Game, and The Royal Treatment, as well as TV series like Evolving Vegan and History of the World: Part II, among others. He recently completed filming In Broad Daylight, his first project shot in Egypt, in which he plays a young Egyptian caught up in an international mafia. In Broad Daylight is written by Karim Sorour and directed by Marcos Adel. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Jio BlackRock Receives Sebi Nod For Brokerage Services: Here's All You Need To Know
Last Updated: Jio BlackRock Broking Pvt Ltd has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to commence operations as a brokerage firm. Jio BlackRock Broking Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to commence operations as a brokerage firm, marking a major milestone in the financial services expansion of the Jio BlackRock joint venture. The move completes another critical piece in the ambitious roadmap laid out by the joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based global asset manager BlackRock Inc. Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd, the parent entity, is a 50:50 joint venture between Reliance Group's Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and global investment giant BlackRock Inc. The broking arm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd. Jio-BlackRock JV: The Three Entities The Sebi nod for Jio BlackRock Broking adds to a growing list of approvals and roll-outs by the joint venture in recent months. With this, the Jio BlackRock ecosystem now comprises three key pillars: Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd Got Sebi's approval on June 10, 2025 to operate as an investment adviser. Will offer personalised advisory services to retail investors looking for curated portfolios and long-term planning strategies. Jio BlackRock Broking Pvt Ltd Now approved by Sebi to begin operations as a brokerage firm, enabling self-directed investors to trade and invest seamlessly through a digital-first platform. What Is Aladdin Platform? One of the standout features of this joint venture is the introduction of BlackRock's world-renowned Aladdin platform in the Indian market for the first time. Aladdin (short for Asset, Liability, Debt and Derivative Investment Network) is a cutting-edge risk management and investment analytics platform used by institutional investors globally. With this launch, Indian investors — including retail clients — gain access to institutional-grade tools for portfolio construction, analytics, and risk monitoring. What's Next? With regulatory approvals now in place for mutual funds, advisory services, and broking, Jio BlackRock is positioned to launch a full-stack digital investment platform. The offering is expected to include paperless onboarding and low-cost trading, access to mutual funds, equities, and debt products, portfolio insights powered by Aladdin analytics, and tailored advice for both new and seasoned investors. About Jio BlackRock JV Announced in October 2024, the Jio BlackRock joint venture has made swift progress in less than a year — from establishing the asset management and trustee firms to now having regulatory clearance across mutual fund, advisory, and broking verticals. This integrated structure sets the stage for a disruptive financial platform that blends Jio's digital-first approach with BlackRock's global pedigree — all aimed at making investing simpler, smarter, and more inclusive for millions of Indians. 'With JioBlackRock Investment Advisers, we will be able to offer personalised advice to retail investors. Now with brokerage, we will also bring an execution platform for self-directed investors," Marc Pilgrem, MD and CEO of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd, said. Even as JioBlackRock's Asset Management arm introduces innovative mutual funds to the market, and JioBlackRock Investment Advisers prepares to launch operations, the approval for the broking entity adds another dimension to the strategy of democratising investments in India, through easily accessible and digital-first solutions, Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) MD and CEO Hitesh Sethia said. Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18 – the companies that operate – are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary. About the Author Mohammad Haris Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously More Stay updated with all the latest news on the Stock Market, including market trends, Sensex and Nifty updates, top gainers and losers, and expert analysis. Get real-time insights, financial reports, and investment strategies—only on News18.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Dozens of Cork children to benefit from ‘crucial' RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grant for care centre
The Crann Centre, a facility in Ovens which cares for people with neuro-physical disabilities, will receive €140,000 over two years through the Toy Show Appeal's partners, Community Foundation Ireland. The grant will fund the centre's Social Capital Programme, which includes fully inclusive summer camps, youth clubs, ecology workshops, conservation, visual arts and music activities and family barbecues. The programme also consists of the youth theatre group 'Breaking Barriers', which staged two performances of Aladdin in Cork City Hall last Friday night. The Social Capital Programme is led by Tara O'Donovan, who said it is important to develop initiatives which offer unique experiences to children and help them to grow their confidence and abilities. 'We are extremely grateful to the Toy Show Appeal for including the Crann Centre this year. This funding will go a long way towards achieving our goals,' Ms O'Donovan said. Crann centre spokesperson Louis O'Sullivan said the grant will be vital. 'It is critical because we grew by over 30pc, which takes us to over 100 families now, and in order for us to continue to grow and deliver high quality services, we need funding,' he explained. Additional funding would allow the Crann Centre to accept more families into its programmes, which would be 'phenomenal'. 'At Crann, we do a lot of research, and we listen to our families to make sure they are receiving the types of services they actually need and want,' Mr O'Sullivan said. 'The money allows us to do that correctly, which is really good.' The Crann Centre provides care and programmes for a growing number of children and adults living with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida and osteogenesis imperfecta. In total, the centre currently provides support for 700 families of those with challenging conditions from across Munster. For more information on the Crann Centre visit:
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Jio Financial Services stock jumps 3% to 6-month high after capital infusion in payments bank arm
Jio Financial Services share price in focus today: Shares of Jio Financial Services (JFSL) extended their gains for the third straight session on Thursday, June 12, rising 3% intraday to touch a six-month high of ₹ 312 per share, mirroring the positive trend in the Indian stock market. The rally comes after the company announced on Wednesday that it has infused ₹ 190 crore into its payments banking arm, Jio Payments Bank Ltd. According to its regulatory filing, JFSL has been allotted 19 crore equity shares of ₹ 10 each in the wholly owned subsidiary, with the investment made in cash at face value. JFSL clarified that the transaction qualifies as a related-party transaction, as it involves the company and its wholly owned unit. However, it added that the deal was conducted on an arm's-length basis and that no promoter, promoter group, or related group entities had any interest in the transaction. Just last week, JFSL acquired the remaining 17.8% stake, amounting to 7.91 crore shares, held by the State Bank of India in Jio Payments Bank for ₹ 104.54 crore. The acquisition has made Jio Payments Bank a wholly owned subsidiary of JFSL. Shares of Jio Financial Services have rebounded sharply from their April lows, gaining 36% to trade at ₹ 289 apiece. Jio Financial Services Limited—formerly known as Reliance Strategic Investments Limited, the demerged financial arm of Reliance Industries—entered the stock market on August 21, 2023. It debuted at ₹ 265 per share on the BSE and ₹ 262 per share on the NSE, slightly above its discovered price of ₹ 261.85. The company operates as a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company, specializing in retail lending, merchant lending, payments bank operations, payment solutions, and insurance broking. On June 17, Jio BlackRock, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and BlackRock, introduced Aladdin, which the company described as a unique investment analytics and risk management platform. In late May, Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund received SEBI's approval to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business in India. On June 11, the company also informed the exchanges that Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers (JBIAPL) had received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as an investment adviser. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Lea Salonga credited in Netflix's ‘KPop Demon Hunters' as singing voice of Celine
Ooh, Lea Salonga is in the credits of Netflix's newest animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters!' According to Netflix Tudum, the Filipina Broadway star is among the voices behind the film's musical moments, and in the rolling credits, Lea is credited as the voice of character Celine, a retired demon hunter who now guides Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in their journey as the next generation of demon hunters. 'KPop Demon Hunters' follows three K-pop superstars—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who lead double lives as secret demon hunters, fiercely protecting their fans from supernatural threats. Posing as a threat is a rival boy band of demons in disguise. As if that's not interesting enough, the songs are performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the K-pop group Twice. It was released on Netflix on June 20 and quickly became a hit, soaring to the number one spot on the platform's Top 10 Movies in the Philippines. We all know this isn't Lea's first time to lend her voice for animation. She was also the singing voice behind Jasmine of 'Aladdin,' and the titular character of "Mulan." — Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
