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VIKING ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL NILE RIVER SAILINGS THROUGH 2026

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Sobek, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2025, the Viking Sobek will join the company's growing fleet as its sixth ship sailing the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. With Viking's 2024 Egypt season nearly sold out and 2025 selling well, strong demand has led to an early opening of the Viking Sobek's inaugural season and 2026 departure dates across the entire Nile River fleet.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Sobek, are now available for booking.
  • "With the addition of the Viking Sobek, we will offer the largest fleet and the most elegant ships on the Nile, by far.
  • Additionally, TIME magazine featured both Giza and Saqqara on its "World's Greatest Places of 2023" list, recommending sailing the Nile River with Viking.
  • Other ships in Viking's Egypt fleet include the Viking Ra and the MS Antares ; with the addition of the Viking Sobek, Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile River by 2025.

VIKING'S NEWEST NILE RIVER SHIP NAMED IN ASWAN BY ACCLAIMED ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER RICHARD RIVEIRE

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today named its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The ship's ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of Viking's award-winning river, ocean and expedition vessels and founding Principal of internationally acclaimed interior design firm Rottet Studio, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—an evolution of the naval tradition dating back to thousands of years. The Viking Aton, an identical sister ship of the Viking Osiris, is a state-of-the-art vessel specifically built to navigate the Nile and will sail Viking's popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today named its newest river ship, the Viking Aton , with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt.
  • Together with her sister ship, the Viking Osiris, they are the newest and most elegant vessels on the Nile, by far," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • "It is an incredible honor to be the godfather of the Viking Aton and to celebrate the growing Viking fleet," said Richard Riveire.
  • Richard Riveire, AIA, NCARB, IIDA is one of the founding Principals of internationally acclaimed interior architecture and design firm Rottet Studio.

OMAR SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN MOSQUE ATTACK

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

BRAMPTON, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity for an attack in a Mississauga Mosque.

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  • BRAMPTON, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court, Mohammed Omar was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty last week to three criminal offences that also constitute terrorist activity for an attack in a Mississauga Mosque.
  • Mr. Omar is also required to provide a DNA sample.
  • The court also imposed a weapons prohibition order, and an order that Mr. Omar serve one-half of his sentence before he can apply for parole.
  • The attack was also conducted at a place of worship at a time when the congregants were praying, and their backs were towards the offender.

The Inauguration of Muhammad Ali Park in Detroit

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DETROIT, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) is pleased to announce the inauguration and special ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Detroit city park named Muhammad Ali Park which will be taking place on Wednesday, June 21 at 12:00 PM at 8279 Mark Twain Street, Detroit, MI 48228, adjacent to Islamic Center of Detroit.

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  • DETROIT, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) is pleased to announce the inauguration and special ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Detroit city park named Muhammad Ali Park which will be taking place on Wednesday, June 21 at 12:00 PM at 8279 Mark Twain Street, Detroit, MI 48228, adjacent to Islamic Center of Detroit.
  • The new park is an upgrade to an area that was previously an empty, unkempt lot named the Belton-Mark Twain Park.
  • The ICD adopted the City of Detroit-owned Park, generated funds by collaborating with the City of Detroit, the Embassy of Qatar, Wayne County, and generous donors from our community members to develop a state-of-the-art family park that all residents in Detroit can enjoy and renamed it Muhammad Ali Park.
  • ICD hopes the Muhammad Ali Park will be a safe community park for our neighbors to use and to foster inspiration for coming generations.

VIKING ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SAILINGS IN EGYPT

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Hathor, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of purpose-built ships on the Nile River, which sail the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking's 2023 season sold out and some sailings into 2025 already selling out.

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  • Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking's 2023 season sold out and some sailings into 2025 already selling out.
  • "Egypt continues to be one of our most popular destinations," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • "As a country rich with history and culture, we are pleased to bring the Viking way of exploration to Egypt for our guests.
  • In addition to the Viking Aton and the Viking Osiris, the Viking Hathor will join the other ships in the Egypt fleet, the Viking Ra and the MS Antares .

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2023, the Viking Aton will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships purpose-built for the Nile River and sail Viking's bestselling 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Viking has seen very strong demand in Egypt, with the 2023 season now sold out and many 2024 sailing dates already sold out. The surge in demand has led Viking to open 2025 sailing dates sooner than originally expected.

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  • Set to Debut in Summer 2023, the New Viking Aton Continues to Build on Viking's Commitment to Egypt
    LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton —was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
  • Viking has seen very strong demand in Egypt, with the 2023 season now sold out and many 2024 sailing dates already sold out.
  • Our guests are curious explorers, and Egypt remains a destination of great interest for its many cultural treasures," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • In addition to the Viking Osiris, the Viking Aton will join the Viking Ra , which launched in 2018.

Winners Announced in Prestigious GCCA Photo Competition Which Highlights Beauty and Essential Role of Concrete Throughout World

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

It wins a top prize of $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.

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  • It wins a top prize of $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005136/en/
    Ferdz Bedana, winner Urban Concrete Professional and overall winner, Concrete in Life Photo of Year.
  • Location Sharjah, UAE
    The photo , taken by professional photographer, Ferdz Bedana, in Sharjah, was announced as the overall winner in a live Instagram broadcast, on 15th February.
  • Thomas Guillot, GCCA Chief Executive said: “Concrete is the second most used substance on earth after water and plays a vital part in modern infrastructure and society.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

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  • MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
  • Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

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  • MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
  • Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.

New Curriculum Mainstreams Mental Health/Trauma Education through Faith Communities

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Monday, October 10, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harper Hill Global in partnership with National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is broadening resources to individuals experiencing crisis by engaging diverse faith organizations including churches, mosques, and synagogues, and providing training for facilitators of trauma-focused educational groups. 

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  • By offering our resources to faith communities, we are enhancing crisis services and can prevent people from getting to the point of mental health crisis," said Joan Gillece, Ph.D., director of NASMHPD Center for Innovation in Health Policy and Practice.
  • Faith-based supplements for Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Native American communities provide an opportunity for spiritual-insight integration using educationand self-soothing techniques.
  • Integrating mental health awareness in light of faith traditions and spirituality can also lessen the stigma surrounding conversations about mental health and illness.
  • "Faith communities are often the first place someone turns to in times of crisis, yet leaders are ill-equipped to handle the depths and breadth of congregational mental health needs.