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Daily Tribune
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Teens Explore Future Careers at 'The Takeoff' Expo in Riffa
More than 120 high school students from across Bahrain took their first step toward building their future at 'The Takeoff' – a special career and university exhibition hosted by the AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation on Saturday. Held at the foundation's new headquarters in Riffa, the event welcomed students aged 16 to 18 to discover career paths, explore local university programs, and attend hands-on workshops – all designed to help them make confident decisions about their academic and professional futures. The event was held in the presence of Her Highness Shaikha Zayn bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Also attending were the Minister of Social Development, Osama Al Asfoor, and the Southern Governor, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa. Foundation CEO Sabah Yousif Seyadi opened the event by welcoming guests and students, saying: 'This isn't just an exhibition – it's a launchpad for dreams. We want to help young people make informed, thoughtful choices as they plan their futures.' She stressed how important it is to prepare students for a fast-changing job market, noting that many of the jobs they will one day take don't even exist yet. 'That's why events like this matter – they give students the knowledge and confidence they need to move forward,' she said. Supported by the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), the exhibition featured three main areas: Assessment Zone – In partnership with Education Zone, students took personality and career interest tests to help them identify fields that fit their talents. University Zone – Eight Bahraini universities presented new academic programs and spoke directly with students about their options. Workshop Zone – Students attended interactive sessions on in-demand topics like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, architecture, and digital banking. One popular session was led by Mubasher Capital. Noura Shuraida from MKF Connect, the foundation's marketing partner, called the expo a milestone event: 'It was designed to be practical, inspiring, and informative – and from what we've heard from students, it delivered exactly that.' Many students said they appreciated the clear, friendly guidance and real-world insights. For some, it was their first time speaking directly with university representatives or professionals in fields they hope to join one day. As the day came to a close, students left with new ideas, clearer goals, and a renewed sense of excitement about the future. 'This event helped me feel more sure about what I want to study,' said one 17-year-old participant. 'It really opened my eyes to what's possible.' 'The Takeoff' marks the start of more youth-centered initiatives from the Foundation, all aimed at helping young Bahrainis take confident steps toward bright futures. .
Daily Tribune
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Iran Reopens Airspace After Ceasefire With Israel; Airlines Remain Cautious
More than 120 high school students from across Bahrain took their first step toward building their future at 'The Takeoff' – a special career and university exhibition hosted by the AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation on Saturday. Held at the foundation's new headquarters in Riffa, the event welcomed students aged 16 to 18 to discover career paths, explore local university programs, and attend hands-on workshops – all designed to help them make confident decisions about their academic and professional futures. The event was held in the presence of Her Highness Shaikha Zayn bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Also attending were the Minister of Social Development, Osama Al Asfoor, and the Southern Governor, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa. Foundation CEO Sabah Yousif Seyadi opened the event by welcoming guests and students, saying: 'This isn't just an exhibition – it's a launchpad for dreams. We want to help young people make informed, thoughtful choices as they plan their futures.' She stressed how important it is to prepare students for a fast-changing job market, noting that many of the jobs they will one day take don't even exist yet. 'That's why events like this matter – they give students the knowledge and confidence they need to move forward,' she said. Supported by the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), the exhibition featured three main areas: Assessment Zone – In partnership with Education Zone, students took personality and career interest tests to help them identify fields that fit their talents. University Zone – Eight Bahraini universities presented new academic programs and spoke directly with students about their options. Workshop Zone – Students attended interactive sessions on in-demand topics like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, architecture, and digital banking. One popular session was led by Mubasher Capital. Noura Shuraida from MKF Connect, the foundation's marketing partner, called the expo a milestone event: 'It was designed to be practical, inspiring, and informative – and from what we've heard from students, it delivered exactly that.' Many students said they appreciated the clear, friendly guidance and real-world insights. For some, it was their first time speaking directly with university representatives or professionals in fields they hope to join one day. As the day came to a close, students left with new ideas, clearer goals, and a renewed sense of excitement about the future. 'This event helped me feel more sure about what I want to study,' said one 17-year-old participant. 'It really opened my eyes to what's possible.' 'The Takeoff' marks the start of more youth-centered initiatives from the Foundation, all aimed at helping young Bahrainis take confident steps toward bright futures.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- General
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation's efforts praised
The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation held its annual meeting in the presence of Sheikha Jameela Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), where she reviewed the key statistics and outcomes of programmes and projects achieved during 2024. These efforts contributed to supporting 2,769 orphans and 1,186 families across Sharjah and its affiliated regions, in addition to empowering 170 newly enrolled orphans, bringing the total number of empowered children by year-end to 2,035. Al Qasimi expressed her appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, underscoring the importance of sustaining humanitarian work that enhances the quality of life for orphans. She said, 'What the Foundation delivers reflects a deep humanitarian commitment. These achievements are not just numbers; they are success stories that inspire us to continue giving. Empowerment is not limited to financial support—it includes capacity building and boosting self-confidence, which the Foundation has successfully achieved through its comprehensive programmes.' For her part, Mona Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the presence of Sheikha Jameela at the meeting, affirming that the achievements reflect the Foundation's vision to empower children and their families, drawing inspiration from the guidance and support of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. She added, 'The year 2024 marked a pivotal milestone in which the Foundation accomplished qualitative achievements across various empowerment domains, with international participation in prestigious events such as the United Nations' Summit of the Future and other scientific and educational conferences. We were also honoured with the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Award for Best Charity Performance in the Arab World.' Al Suwaidi confirmed that these accomplishments are the result of an effective strategy and the continuous support of the wise leadership and generous partners from individuals and institutions. The Foundation reaffirmed its full commitment to global quality standards and its continued implementation of certified quality management systems. This comes within the scope of maintaining its ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, ensuring the best practices in delivering services to beneficiaries. In 2024, the total expenditures provided to families amounted to approximately Dhs27 million. A total of 1,169 families and 2,744 children benefited from zakat funds and Ramadan provisions during the holy month. The 'Iftar Project' supported 248 families and 772 children through contributions from hotels, restaurants, and community members, who helped provide meal vouchers for orphan families. Ramadan gifts were given to nine newly enrolled families and 20 children, while the 'Eid Sweets' project during Eid Al Adha reached 199 families and 515 children. Additionally, 327 children were gifted 'Eidiya' under the Eid gift project to complete their festive experience. The Foundation also supported orphans and their families through sponsorship projects, including the sponsorship of 331 orphans via the 'Sponsor an Orphan' project and 226 families via the 'Sponsor a Family' initiative. Moreover, urgent financial support to relieve hardships exceeded Dhs2 million through the 'Jabr' (Relief) project. The education of students enrolled in the Foundation was supported through 585 education sponsorships, bringing the total number of sponsored students to 1,913 by the end of 2024. Also, 277 wishes were fulfilled through the 'Sidrat Al-Amani' (Tree of Wishes) project, raising the total number of fulfilled wishes since the project's launch to 3,666. A total of 1,058 students benefited from tuition fee payments and 99 students received educational devices. The Foundation awarded eight university scholarships and honoured 34 outstanding students, in addition to organising 10 Umrah trips. Educational support lessons benefited 156 students, while nine students with learning difficulties were also supported. Moreover, 165 students attended specialised skills-development courses, and 18 students were enrolled in IELTS exams. WAM
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
From docos on Jaws and Billy Joel to Happy Gilmore 2: the best shows to stream in July
From a 50th birthday celebration of a cinema classic to a fond farewell to a hit teen romance and a killer who seemingly can't die, there's streaming to suit all tastes in July APPLE TV+ FOUNDATION JULY 11 After the writers and actors strikes and budgeting issues, the third season of the sci-fi series has been a long time coming, but it looks as epic as the trailblazing Isaac Asimov books from which it was adapted. Set 152 years after the events of the second season it continues the story of a band of exiles trying to rebuild civilisation. Threatening the fragile alliance of the Empire and the Foundation is the arrival of a terrifying war lord known as The Mule (Pilou Asbaek, channelling his nasty, deranged agent of chaos Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones), who can control minds to 'convert enemies into allies, hate into love' and is hellbent in ruling the universe. THE WILD ONES JULY 11 In what's shaping up as a mash-up of a David Attenborough nature doco and a Bear Grylls adventure, three wildlife experts venture to some of the world's least accessible locations to track and protect some of the planet's most endangered species. Wildlife and camera trap expert Declan Burley and ecological storyteller and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet – under the watchful eye of former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane – visit Malaysia, Mongolia, Armenia, Indonesia, Canada, and Gabon, using hi-tech cameras to capture rare footage of elusive species, including the Malayan tiger, Gobi bear, Caucasian leopard, Javan rhino, North Atlantic right whale, and Western lowland gorilla. ALSO SHOWING Snoopy Presents: A Simmer Musical – July 18 BINGE THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER JULY 1 More than two decades after the original, made-for-TV fantasy adventure film starring ER's Noah Wyle as a time-travelling protector of magical artefacts, which was spun off into a TV series that ran for four seasons from 2014-2017, comes this reboot. Creator Dean Devlin is on board once more, with Callum McGovern starring as a new Librarian who has travelled from the past but is now stuck in the present. When he inadvertently unleashes magic on the modern world, he has to enlist a crack team of eclectic heroes to clean up the mess. THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF JULY 29 Comedian Tom Walker takes over from the late, great Cal Wilson to join Natalie Tran as co-host when the ever-reliable and relatable baking reality show returns for an eighth season. Judges Rachel Khoo and Darren Purchase will also be back to critique the culinary creations of 12 amateur bakers from around the country as they tackle 30 challenges across ten weeks. This season will also feature a special Earth Week episode – dedicated to sustainability and championing green initiatives – in which bakers will craft raw cakes and edible terrariums. ALSO SHOWING The Couple Next Door Season 2 – 16 DISNEY+ JAWS@50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY JULY 11 It kept traumatised viewers out of the water for years, broke box office records and redefined cinema and still stands up a stone-cold classic five decades later. As Steven Spielberg's masterpiece turns 50, the genius himself opens up on its famously troubled production – thanks to an unpredictable animatronic shark nicknamed Bruce and relentless weather delays – and how he thought the movie would end his career. Also featured are cast, crew and a who's who of filmmakers and superfans including J.J. Abrams, Emily Blunt, James Cameron, George Lucas, Jordan Peele reflecting on how Jaws influenced their careers. WASHINGTON BLACK JULY 23 This eight-part, coming-of-age drama is adapted from the 2018 Booker Prize short-listed bestseller of the same name and executive produced by Emmy-winning This Is Us actor Sterling K. Brown, who also stars. It follows the story of George Washington 'Wash' Black, an 11-year-old boy born in to slavery on a Barbados sugar plantation. When he's forced to flee after a life-threatening incident, his brilliant mind and curious nature – helped by a kindly explorer and engineer – will take him on an adventure around the world and help him dream of a future he once thought was impossible. ALSO SHOWING The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Reunion Special – July 1 Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires – July 11 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17 – July 16 MAX BACK TO THE FRONTIER JULY 10 In one of those 'better-them-than-me' scenarios, three American families head back to the 1880s prairie to get a taste of life in the Wild West. The devastation is almost palpable as the teenagers are made to give up their make-up, jewellery and devices while their parents aim to teach them the values of humility, hard work and simple pleasures. With the knowledge that one in three families failed on the land back in the day, the parents and children swap their modern comforts for handwashing clothes, sharing beds, milking cows and drop dunnies. AND SO IT GOES JULY 19 From the Emmy-winning producers of illuminating documentaries on Jane Fonda and Steven Spielberg comes this warts-and-all, two-part portrait of six-time-Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel. Through revealing interviews with the Piano Man and those who know him well, as well as never-before-seen performances, home movies and photos, it traces his life as he rose from humble working-class Long Island to become one of the most successful and beloved singer-songwriters of his generation. ALSO SHOWING Dear Ms: A Revolution In Print – July 3 Batman Ninja Vs Yakuza League – July 3 Superman Through the Years – July 8 NETFLIX THE SANDMAN JULY 3 The trippy first season adapted from Neil Gaiman's (before he was cancelled for accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies) trailblazing graphic novels after decades of failed attempts was one of the unexpected joys of 2022. Tom Sturridge returns as Lord Morpheus – aka Dream – in a second and final season that will be broken into two parts, with the second block released on July 24. The action kicks off a few weeks after the events of the first season with Dream rebuilding his kingdom and reckoning with monsters, demons and his immortal Endless siblings as he wrestles with the consequences of past misdeeds. HAPPY GILMORE 2 JULY 25 Nearly thirty years after the hit comedy was released in cinemas, Adam Sandler is back as the ice-hockey-stick swinging golfer with anger management issues. This time, Gilmore returns to the course to raise $300K to put his daughter through ballet school and once again becomes the talk of the pro circuit. Ben Stiller is along for the ride alongside a who's who of golf stars, with plenty of callbacks to the original, including Breaking Bad star Lavell Crawford as the (also one-handed) son of Happy's late mentor Chubbs and, of course, Christopher McDonald as his old nemesis, Shooter McGavin, ALSO SHOWING The Old Guard 2 – July 2 Tour de France: Unchained Season 3 – July 2 Too Much – July 10 Glass Heart – July 31 PARAMOUNT+ JULY 11 In stark contrast to his many victims, Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan apparently just can't die. Since the original series about the Miami forensic technician who murders those he believes deserve it wrapped up after eight series in 2013 with a truly terrible finale, there's been a do-over with 2022's New Blood and last year's prequel series, Original Sin. This new effort kicks off a few weeks after the end of New Blood, when Dexter took a bullet to the chest courtesy of his own son. He then follows him to New York City to make things right between them, with his own murderous past threatening to catch up with him. David Zayas returns as his former colleague Angel Batista, and Uma Thurman, Neil Patrick Harris and Peter Dinklage are also confirmed to appear. JULY 17 With a fourth season already in production and fifth and final season just announced, Strange New Worlds has proved to be one of the more engaging and enduring recent spin-offs in the sci-fi franchise that will turn 60 next year. Set on the USS Enterprise during the decade before the original series and including younger versions of beloved characters including Spock and Uhura, the third season continues the adventures of Captain Pike (Anson Mount) as they seek new civilisations and lifeforms – and a particularly threatening new villain. ALSO SHOWING Super Duper Bunny League – July 9 Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado – July 4 The Smurfs Season 4 – July 9 Teen Mom UK: Next Generation Season 3 – July 10 PRIME VIDEO BALLARD JULY 9 Maggie Q stars as Detective Renee Ballard in this latest entry into the Bosch universe, adapted from Michael Connelly's best-selling crime thrillers. Banished to the 'ass-end of the LAPD' to lead the new and underfunded cold case division – made up of reserves and volunteers – she's desperate to prove herself so she can get back to working homicide. With the help of the now retired Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) and her new team, she investigates crimes that go back decades and point to a possible serial killer as well as uncovering a conspiracy within the police department. THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY JULY 16 After the first two seasons adapted from Jenny Han's best-selling trilogy went absolutely gangbusters, they have dialled the feels and angst up to eleven for the eagerly anticipated 11-episode finale. With Belly now in college and looking forward to spending summer with her soulmate Jeremiah – and wedding bells in the air – a series of events bring her first love Conrad (his brother) back into her life. Expect more brooding stares, heart-to-hearts, ocean sunsets, tears and swooning – all set to that killer soundtrack – as Belly decides which brother truly has her heart. ALSO SHOWING Simple Plan: The Kids In the Crowd – July 8 One Night In Idaho: The College Murders – July 11 The Chosen: Last Supper Season 5 – July 13 STAN THE INSTITUTE JULY 14 Adaptations of Steven King books have been a bit hit and miss of late – this year's The Monkey and the coming The Life Of Chuck nailed it, last year's 'Salem's Lot, not so much. This one looks as creepy as all get-out – think the X-Men meets One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Mary-Louise Parker going full Nurse Ratchet as the boss of a secret facility that conducts experiments on abducted children who have strange supernatural abilities. Ben Barnes also stars as a former cop trying to outrun his past who becomes entangled with the strange going-on at the institute. TWISTED METAL JULY 31 In the first season of the post-apocalyptic action comedy based on the video game of the same name, Anthony Mackie's amnesiac delivery driver was given a mission to cross a blasted America to deliver a mysterious package, meeting all manner of whackos and weirdos – and a psychopathic clown – on the way. The second season promises more nutjobs on wheels, as the killers, vigilantes and joy-riders are invited to participate in a demolition derby tournament with the promise of making the winner's greatest wish come true. 'Everybody's a villain this season because we're in a tournament,' says Captain America star Mackie. ALSO SHOWING The Carters: Hurts To Love You – July 2 Such Brave Girls Season 2 – July 4 Sin City Gigolo: A Murder In Las Vegas – July 20 The Accidental President – July 27
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Lauren Wood on Why Yogi Tea's Foundation Isn't Just About Giving Back – It's About Inspiring a Better Future
Lauren Wood introduces her re-energized Yogi Foundation, signaling a new chapter of philanthropic support for global good. Historically a business-to-business tea company for over 50 years, Yogi has evolved into a direct-to-consumer brand with a strong, values-driven voice. In this interview, Wood highlights the company's deep integrity, demonstrated through sustainable sourcing, B Corp certification, and awards for religious freedom and employer choice. The Foundation is committed to innovative storytelling, particularly through a new series of films that reimagine the narrative of farming communities from which Yogi sources spices like ginger, cinnamon and cardamom in India, Sri Lanka and Guatemala. These films co-created with communities and elevated by 'people of influence' (celebrities) aim to foster appreciation and connection to the origins of ingredients. The Yogi Foundation's next chapter seeks to fill a gap in the philanthropic landscape by focusing on inspiring possibility and making good visible. Rather than reinventing solutions for issues like climate change, the foundation plans to partner with existing, well-funded expert organizations. Its core mission is to elevate positive examples and reframe global challenges, believing that focusing on good expands it, ultimately inspiring a reimagined future.
