Arabic

Canadian Freelance Union announces massive drive to organize freelancers; interpreters and translators form first unit

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fredag, maj 3, 2024
ITU, Arabic, Dignity, Health, Insurance, Partnership, Workplace, Conference, Human, Growth, CFU, Interpretation, Language interpretation, Nursing

TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's main voice for freelance workers is thrilled to announce an organizing drive that will expand the membership of the Canadian Freelance Union beyond communications workers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's main voice for freelance workers is thrilled to announce an organizing drive that will expand the membership of the Canadian Freelance Union beyond communications workers.
  • The first group to join en masse are interpreters and translators who work in provincial courtrooms, health centres, and in the community, members of the Interpreters and Translators Unit (ITU).
  • However, alongside this growth, freelance workers face numerous challenges, including precarious working conditions, lack of benefits, and insufficient protections.
  • Recognizing the importance of solidarity and collective action, freelance interpretation and translation workers have united under the banner of Interpreters and Translators Unit - Canadian Freelance Union (ITU-CFU) to address these issues head-on.

Marathon Watch and the Jeep® Brand Join Forces for a Powerful Collaboration, Over 80 Years in the Making

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torsdag, maj 2, 2024
Quartz, Arabic, Element, ETA, Allied forces, General-purpose, World War II, Soldier, Partnership, Collection, 316L, Rubicon, Foot, Jeep, MB, Limited Edition, TSAR, Merchandising, Clock, Marathon Watch, Officer

TORONTO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marathon Watch and the Jeep® Brand proudly announced the launch of the new Jeep® x Marathon collection – introducing four feature timepieces that honor each brand's rich history and honorable service supplying the Allied Forces dating back to 1941.

Key Points: 
  • Some say that Soldiers shortened the "General Purpose" designation to "GP," from which the easily pronounceable word "Jeep" was derived.
  • Meanwhile Marathon Watch Company officially began manufacturing timing instruments for infantry of the Allied Forces.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Jeep," said Mitchell Wein, President of Marathon Watch Company.
  • For more information about the Jeep x Marathon collection or the Marathon Watch brand, visit marathonwatch.com and follow @MarathonWatch on Instagram , Facebook , and @MarathonWatchCompany on YouTube .

Penetron Concrete Waterproofing Technology Specified for New Saudi Arabia Hospital

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
Arabic, Penetron, Hospital, Wadi, Climate, Bed, Water, Groundwater, Season, Garden, Capillary

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Al Habib Group's newest medical center, the Al Ghadeer Habeeb Hospital in North Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, opened in April 2024. PENETRON, a topical crystalline concrete waterproofing material, was specified to protect the below-grade structures from high groundwater levels and also waterproof the facility's water storage tanks.

Key Points: 
  • PENETRON, a topical crystalline concrete waterproofing material, was specified to protect the below-grade structures from high groundwater levels and also waterproof the facility's water storage tanks.
  • PENETRON , a topical crystalline concrete waterproofing material, was specified to protect the below-grade structures from high groundwater levels and also waterproof the facility's water storage tanks.
  • Before the start of construction, Techniproof, the Penetron-approved applicator and ready-mix concrete supplier, asked Penetron for technical assistance on a concrete waterproofing solution for the new Shamal Al Riyadh Hospital.
  • The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems.

Global Audience Hears Stirring Stories from Persecuted Christians During The Voice of the Martyrs' "I Am N" Event

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tisdag, mars 19, 2024
Arabic, Islam, Muslims, Lord, Hope, Life, VOM, Islamic State, Survivor, Taliban, Human voice, Martyr, ISIS, Courage

During the online event, Hassan and two other survivors of Muslim extremism shared their inspiring stories of persecution with a vast, global audience.

Key Points: 
  • During the online event, Hassan and two other survivors of Muslim extremism shared their inspiring stories of persecution with a vast, global audience.
  • Christians around the world began displaying the Arabic letter " ن" to raise awareness of the persecution, show solidarity and encourage prayer.
  • VOM's virtual event featured Hassan, who was arrested in 2015 in Sudan for providing aid to a persecuted Christian.
  • The "I Am N" Virtual Event was broadcast in English with worship led by Steven Curtis Chapman and in Spanish with worship led by Alex Campos.

A tribute to Maurice El Medioni, the last of the Algerian-born Jewish musical stars

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fredag, april 5, 2024
Immersion, Arabic, Learning, Mentorship, Grandparent, Latin, Arab world, Mizrahi Jews, History, World war, Death, Music, Nazism

Maurice El Medioni lived his early life in Oran, western Algeria.

Key Points: 
  • Maurice El Medioni lived his early life in Oran, western Algeria.
  • Like the vast majority of the Jewish community, he moved to France in 1961/1962 when Algeria became independent.
  • With his death, the world loses one of the last remaining Jewish musicians who was born and trained in north Africa prior to emigration.

Early years

  • He was largely self-taught, with his uncle Saoud l’Oranais as a model of a successful musician.
  • When the Jews of Algeria were forced to leave in 1962, Maurice settled in Marseille in France.
  • He worked primarily as a tailor, going back and forth to Israel to be closer to his children.
  • His reputation continued to grow in France, and he performed for decades in Marseille and Paris for special events and by invitation.
  • His legacy will be a comfort to his children and to the new generations of listeners who discover his output.


Ilana Webster-Kogen receives funding from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music.

Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Market to Reach 28 Million SVOD Subscriptions by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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torsdag, februari 22, 2024
TV and Radio, Entertainment, OSN, Starz, Netflix, Television, Growth, Statistics, MENA, AVOD, Arabic, SVOD, Research, OTT, Video game

The "Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The landscape of over-the-top (OTT) television and video streaming services continues to evolve across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a remarkable surge in subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) highlighted in the latest industry forecast.
  • It projects that by the year 2029, 13 Arabic countries will see SVOD subscriptions swell to a substantial 28 million—a significant climb from the 15 million recorded in 2023.
  • The report allows readers to delve deeply into the statistics, predictions, and factors influencing the OTT and video streaming market across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Watad Energy & Communications Unveils "Mulhem," First Locally Trained Arabic-Language Large Language Model in Saudi Arabia

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
Philosophy, Natural language processing, Research, Training, Communication, Data, Arab world, Arabic, Ecosystem, Data analysis, Vision 2030, Data set, Q&A, NVIDIA, Arms industry

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the Arabic-speaking AI sector, Watad Energy & Communications today announced the launch of "Mulhem," the first Saudi domain-specific AI model, trained exclusively on Saudi data, embodying the nation's commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the Arabic-speaking AI sector, Watad Energy & Communications today announced the launch of "Mulhem," the first Saudi domain-specific AI model, trained exclusively on Saudi data, embodying the nation's commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation.
  • "Today marks a significant milestone for the AI industry in Saudi Arabia," said Muhammad Al-Mutairi, CEO of Watad.
  • This achievement aligns with our commitment to contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and digital transformation."
  • Local Training and Development: Proudly trained and developed in Saudi Arabia, Mulhem leverages the latest in AI research and development practices, including Supervised Fine-tuning and Direct Preference Optimization.

Watad Energy & Communications Unveils "Mulhem," First Locally Trained Arabic-Language Large Language Model in Saudi Arabia

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
Philosophy, Natural language processing, Research, Training, Communication, Data, Arab world, Arabic, Ecosystem, Data analysis, Vision 2030, Data set, Q&A, NVIDIA, Arms industry

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the Arabic-speaking AI sector, Watad Energy & Communications today announced the launch of "Mulhem," the first Saudi domain-specific AI model, trained exclusively on Saudi data, embodying the nation's commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the Arabic-speaking AI sector, Watad Energy & Communications today announced the launch of "Mulhem," the first Saudi domain-specific AI model, trained exclusively on Saudi data, embodying the nation's commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation.
  • "Today marks a significant milestone for the AI industry in Saudi Arabia," said Muhammad Al-Mutairi, CEO of Watad.
  • This achievement aligns with our commitment to contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and digital transformation."
  • Local Training and Development: Proudly trained and developed in Saudi Arabia, Mulhem leverages the latest in AI research and development practices, including Supervised Fine-tuning and Direct Preference Optimization.

Celebrate the 47th Anniversary of National Handwriting Day on January 23rd

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onsdag, januari 17, 2024
PHD, Handwriting, WIMA, Letter, Hand, History, Writing, Johns Hopkins University, Arabic

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday January 23rd, the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association will honor the 47th anniversary of National Handwriting Day.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday January 23rd, the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association will honor the 47th anniversary of National Handwriting Day.
  • National Handwriting Day was established to honor the tradition and importance of handwriting.
  • (John Hopkins University HUB 2021)
    As we recognize National Handwriting Day, WIMA suggests honoring the art of handwriting in any of the following ways:
    Write it down.
  • "National Handwriting Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate handwriting by picking up a pen or pencil and getting to work.

Bitget Introduces Arabic Support for Crypto Trading In Middle-East And North African Countries

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torsdag, december 21, 2023
African, VASP, Fiat, Communication, MENA, Language, Arabic, Cryptocurrency, Bitget

Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle-Eastern and North African countries accessible on its mobile application and website .

Key Points: 
  • Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle-Eastern and North African countries accessible on its mobile application and website .
  • With Arabic language support, Bitget provides broader access to Arabic-speaking audiences.
  • The lingual support for MENA-based Bitget users will provide smoother learning processes and excellent communication to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.
  • With the Arabic language Bitget App, we’re providing easy access to people who want to learn and thrive in crypto,” says Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget.