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Sharjah 24
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Art Foundation launches Studio and Residency Programmes
The Studio Programme makes a wide range of spaces available to creatives at different stages of their careers, offering studio leases for up to three years. Additionally, free work spaces are offered to recent fine arts graduates and PhD candidates to assist them in periods of transition. The Residency Programme, open to visual artists, performance artists, writers, poets, researchers, musicians, filmmakers and other creatives who wish to pursue their experimental, interdisciplinary practice, offers flights and transportation to Sharjah, accommodation and a monthly stipend. Residents will also have access to the Foundation's institutional networks and resources. The application process for the Residency Programme will begin soon, while the open call for the Studio Programme will go out later in the year. Our Venues: Collections Building, Sharjah City The Collections Building, used in the past for exhibitions and artwork storage, currently hosts workshops and artist studios. Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Sharjah City Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, a creek-side heritage house in the Al Shuwaiheen neighbourhood, was the personal residence of pearl merchant Obaid Bin Hamad Al Shamsi and his family until the 1970s. Dating to the mid-nineteenth century, the complex comprises 16 rooms built around an airy central courtyard. In the late 1990s, the house was restored and repurposed as a suite of artist studios and exhibition spaces. The complex offers panoramic views of the creek from its rooftop terrace. Serving as a Sharjah Biennial venue for large-scale installations and performances since 2009, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi also hosts regular art workshops, residencies and year-round events. Bait Al Serkal, Sharjah City Once the personal residence of Issa Bin Abdul Latif Al Serkal, the British Commissioner for the Arabian Gulf, and later home to the late Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Bait Al Serkal dates to the nineteenth century. Converted into Sharjah's first maternity hospital in the early 1960s, the heritage house was restored and transformed into an arts and cultural centre in the mid-1990s. Small rooms lining arched corridors as well as an open courtyard, large hall and portico on the upper level are used for Sharjah Biennials and a range of other Foundation programming. Al Hamriyah Studios, Al Hamriyah Built on the site of a former souq near the Arabian Gulf coastline, Al Hamriyah Studios offers multifunctional spaces for the production and exhibition of artworks. Combining avant-garde and modern architectural technologies, the complex preserves much of the original footprint of the market, including the central courtyard. Landscaped with local greenery and sculpture, the outdoor area now serves as a place for quiet contemplation or conversation. The venue has hosted exhibitions, site-specific installations, performances and outdoor film screenings. Designed by architect Khaled Al Najjar, Al Hamriyah Studios was inaugurated by the Foundation in 2017. Kalba Ice Factory, Kalba Retrofitted by Lima-based 51-1 Arquitectos to preserve the feel of open industrial spaces, Kalba Ice Factory boasts well-lighted exhibition areas, art studios and residential accommodation within a natural setting. The complex is located next to Kalba Creek and Al Qurm mangroves, home to many endangered species of birds, turtles and lizards. The 1970s brutalist concrete structure, enclosed by the saw-tooth silhouette of a corrugated metal roof, was once a fish feed mill and ice storage facility. Acquired by Sharjah Art Foundation in 2012, it has been used as Sharjah Biennial venue since 2015.
Iraqi News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq warns against striking nuclear facilities
Baghdad ( – Iraq's representative to the United Nations, Abbas Kadhim Obaid, stated on Sunday that his country is closely monitoring the region's quick and dangerous developments, especially the escalating military conflict and eventual attack on three Iranian nuclear reactors. Obaid's remarks took place during the UN Security Council's emergency session held to address threats to international peace and security and recent developments related to the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. The Iraqi diplomat highlighted that Iraq views this act as a dangerous escalation that poses a direct threat to regional and international peace and security, raising the possibility of additional escalation. The Iraqi representative emphasized that the attack on nuclear facilities sets a dangerous precedent that could result in catastrophic radiation leaks that extend beyond the targeted state's borders, endangering human life and the environment in neighboring countries, including Iraq. Obaid highlighted that sides to the battle had repeatedly violated Iraqi airspace, which he saw as an apparent breach of Iraq's sovereignty as well as a violation of international law. Obaid revealed on Friday that 50 Israeli warplanes violated Iraqi airspace ahead of a UN meeting on the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Shafaq News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq urges de-escalation at UN, condemns Israeli violations
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abbas Kadhim Obaid, called for urgent measures to prevent a 'catastrophic war' in the Middle East, denouncing Israeli airspace violations and urging respect for Iraqi sovereignty. Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council convened to address the escalating Israel–Iran conflict, Obaid reiterated Baghdad's firm rejection of using Iraqi territory for regional confrontation. 'We warn against dragging the region into a broader conflict,' he said, condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran and labeling them a breach of international law. 'We refuse to be a battlefield for settling scores,' he added. Obaid called on Israel to place its facilities under international supervision, urging compliance with global safeguards to reduce the risk of regional proliferation and conflict. His remarks came as Iranian and Israeli representatives exchanged accusations at the UN, blaming one another for rising civilian casualties and destabilizing nuclear brinkmanship.
Shafaq News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq decries Israel at UN over airspace breach
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abbas Kadhom Obaid, condemned Israel's military strikes on Iran and its use of Iraqi airspace, describing the act as 'a blatant violation' of national sovereignty and international law. Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council session chaired by Guyana, Obaid confirmed that the incursion represented 'a direct threat to Iraqi and regional security,' urging the Council to denounce the violation, hold Israel accountable, and take measures to prevent further incidents. 'Baghdad is committed to non-interference, respect for the sovereignty of other nations, and adherence to international law and the UN Charter,' he added. ممثل العراق في الأمم المتحدة يدين أمام مجلس الأمن العدوان الإسرائيلي على إيران وانتهاك سيادة العراق وأجوائه – وزارة الخارجية العراقية — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) June 14, 2025
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wayne County, Michigan, man charged with sexual assault of teen in Port Huron
A Wayne County, Michigan, man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct after he reportedly raped a teen girl in the back of his car. Mansoor Obaid, 22, of Hamtramck, reportedly contacted the victim and two other teenagers who live Port Huron through Instagram and made arrangements to meet with them, according to a probable cause affidavit. Obaid reportedly drove from Hamtramck to Port Huron and picked up the victim and the other two teens on Feb. 4, 2024. More news: Police investigating attempted shooting near Pine Grove Park The affidavit states Obaid dropped off two teenagers at an unknown location, then drove the victim to a parking lot and forced her into the back seat of his car. Obaid reportedly raped the victim and forced her to perform sex acts on him while he made a video recording of the assault, court records stated. The incident was later reported to the Port Huron Police Department and the victim underwent a sexual assault nurse examination to produce a SANE kit. The evidence was given to Michigan State Police for a lab analysis which allegedly found Obaid's DNA. He was arraigned on May 16 and was given a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Obaid has been charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 17, each punishable with up to life in prison. Public Defense Attorney Joseph Kanan, who is representing Obaid, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A probable cause conference is scheduled for May 27 before District Court Judge John Monaghan. Contact Johnathan Hogan at jhogan@ This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Michigan man charged with sexual assault of teenage girl in Port Huron
