Turkish Woman, Elif Güveyler, Becomes Kuwait’s First Female Captain Pilot
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Age Islam News Bureau
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December 2022
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Saudi Artist, Tagreed Al-Bagshi, Depicts Strength, Perseverance of Saudi Women
through Her Paintings
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Women's Art Exhibit Focusing On the Closing of Schools for Girls Opens in Kabul
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Women’s Rights Activist, Zarifa Yaqoubi, Released After over 5 Weeks of
Detention in Kabul
•
Taibah University Crowned Women’s University Basketball Champions
•
Iranian Footballer, Amir Nasr-Azadani, Faces Execution for Supporting Women's
Rights: Report
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Turkish
Woman, Elif Güveyler, Becomes Kuwait’s First Female Captain Pilot
Elif
Güveyler, Pilot Captain
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December
13 2022
A
Turkish woman who has been working for Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways for three
years has become Kuwait’s first female captain pilot after completing her
training.
Graduating
from the English Language and Literature Department, Elif Güveyler began to
work at the airport.
Güveyler,
who had the chance to observe people from several professions during her
service at the airport, discovered that her dream job and passion was piloting.
After
deciding to become a pilot in 2010, she quit her job and started to receive
pilot training.
The
39-year-old woman obtained her pilot’s license after a two-year training
period.
With
the completion her training, Güveyler announced that she became the first
female captain pilot of the airline company she worked for in Kuwait and the
country.
“I
have been wanting to tell you this news for a long time. I would like to share
with you the pride of being the first female captain pilot of the company and
the country [Kuwait] after many years of hard work, effort and proving myself,”
Güveyler stated while sharing her photos wearing a pilot uniform.
Perceived
as a male-dominated profession, there has been an intense demand from women for
piloting in recent years.
Accordingly,
one out of every four pilots will be women in the future, stated Osman Koç, a
faculty member from Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) University.
The
number of female students who chose the pilotage department of the university
increased significantly over the last two to three years, he pointed out.
Source:
Hurriyet Daily News
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-woman-becomes-kuwaits-first-female-captain-pilot-179278
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Saudi
Artist, Tagreed Al-Bagshi, Depicts Strength, Perseverance of Saudi Women
through Her Paintings
“Rings
of Light” is a solo exhibition featuring 33 artworks by visual artist Tagreed
Al-Bagshi and is being held at the L’Art Pur Foundation in Riyadh. (Lama
Alhamawi)
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Lama
Alhamawi
December
12, 2022
RIYADH:
“Rings of Light” is a solo exhibition featuring 33 artworks by visual artist
Tagreed Al-Bagshi and is being held at the L’Art Pur Foundation in Riyadh under
Misk Art Week’s sixth edition.
“It
is about the empowerment of Saudi women,” Al-Bagshi told Arab News, speaking
about her exhibition, which documents what the artist describes as the rapid
development of Saudi women.
In
“Rings of Light,” each subject in the paintings reflects an inner glow related
to personal experience and growth, some representing the challenges during the
COVID-19 pandemic and others capturing the past and present milestones achieved
by Saudi women.
“One
of the topics I worked on was the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the
artist explained, detailing how she sought to explore lockdowns and solitude in
her art.
Many
parts of Al-Bagshi’s works deal with Saudi women in relation to the Kingdom’s
reforms.
“The
empowerment that has taken place is not insignificant; the powers and abilities
that have been given to women, as well as their achievements and honors for the
homeland, are very great,” Al-Bagshi said.
“Indeed,
in the recent period, the Saudi woman has shown us that she is an honorable
face of the homeland. At the same time, we see her able to be a mother, a wife
and a worker,” she added.
Al-Bagshi
explained how she seeks to depict the Saudi woman’s strength, success and
perseverance in all of her art pieces through the symbol of a lion. One of her
paintings, “Gold Shine,” shows a lion with wings, ready to soar and explore
life’s challenges, while another — “Soft Power” — shows seven women, dressed in
black, with lions posing in front of them.
According
to the artist, women have always had a lion within them, waiting for an
opportunity to reveal itself and show its power.
The
exhibition was curated by Khariya Refaat, and as visitors walk through the
gallery, they can hear a voice over the speakers reading a text written by
Al-Bagshi that explains the meaning behind the paintings.
The
artist, who began drawing as a young child, has worked with the Misk Art
Institute in the past and believes that art plays a major role in delivering
messages and emotions that remain with visitors.
“The
importance of art and the large audiences that attend art events have a great
role in developing cultural awareness,” she said.
Al-Bagshi
is originally from Al-Ahsa, in eastern Saudi Arabia, and has been holding solo
art exhibitions within and outside of the Kingdom since 2001. “Rings of Light”
marks her 19th exhibition.
“Rings
of Light” was launched on Dec. 6 and will run until Jan. 5.
Source:
Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2214956/saudi-arabia
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Women's
Art Exhibit Focusing On the Closing of Schools for Girls Opens in Kabul
By
Asma Saayin
An
exhibition of women's paintings opened in Kabul and more than 60 pieces of art
were displayed.
The
exhibition is aimed at drawing attention to the closing of schools for girls
above grade six.
The
organizers said the pieces speak about the story of Afghan women.
“We
wanted to pave the way for further engagement of women and their social
activities by holding this exhibition,” said Sayed Mohammad Naseer Hosseini, an
organizer of the exhibition.
“We
wanted to display these pictures today and to display the talents of the
women,” said Hakim Hekmatyar, an organizer.
Many
girls with art being displayed in the exhibition are prevented from going to
school.
“We
aimed to draw the suffering and pain of the people of Afghanistan, particularly
women and girls, who cannot go to school and must do other activities because
of the restrictions,” said Huma, an artist.
“It
has been a year since the schools have been closed to us. We cannot go to
school and thus we turn to the arts so we can explain the pain of our hearts
through painting,” said Fatima, an artist.
Visitors
expressed happiness over the exhibition.
“We
came here and visited the artistic pieces. I think such an exhibition be held
in the future as well,” said Khatera, a visitor.
Source:
Tolo News
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-181156
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Women’s
Rights Activist, Zarifa Yaqoubi, Released After over 5 Weeks of Detention in
Kabul
By
Saqalain Eqbal
December
12, 2022
Women’s
rights activist, Zarifa Yaqoubi, who was previously detained along with her
four colleagues in western Kabul, has been released after over 5 weeks of
detention.
Fawzia
Koofi, a former member of the Afghan parliament, and the chief of the Movement
of Change for Afghanistan political party wrote a note on her Twitter handle on
Zarifa’s release.
Zarifa
was tagged in a post by Koofi that said, “Welcome dear, your fight and that of
your companions is an exemplar of freedom fighters.”
“Prison
makes you mature and your determination more serious, the fight continues.”
Zarifa
Yaqoubi is a member of the executive council of the Movement of Change for
Afghanistan, the country’s first political party led by a woman, Fawzia Koofi.
At
least three other protesting women who participated in the same demonstration
as Zarifa Yaqoubi confirmed her release in a conversation with Khaama Press.
Although
Yaqoubi’s release has been confirmed, no information is available regarding the
fate of her fellow protesters Farhat Popalzi and Humaira Yousuf, who are said
to still be in custody.
Zarifa
Yaqoubi was detained in early November, in western Kabul, from a press
conference as she and her team were set to launch the Afghan Women’s Movement
for Equality.
She
and her male colleagues were arbitrarily detained by the gun-wielding forces,
which included female police officers, at a press conference for women held in
the Hazara area of Dasht-e-Barchi in west Kabul.
Her
release follows numerous disregarded calls from political figures and rights
organizations demanding her immediate release.
Source:
Khaama Press
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Taibah
University crowned women’s university basketball champions
RIYADH:
Taibah University women’s basketball team on Saturday were crowned champions of
the 2022 Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF) title.
The
Madinah-based Taibah University side was victorious against King Abdulaziz
University on a four-point difference in the final match with a 46-42 score.
The
tournament matches took place over the course of three days, and were hosted by
the University of Business and Technology and Effat University in Jeddah.
The
Taibah University side were handed their winner’s medals by Dr. Muzna
Al-Marzouqi, advisor to SUSF; Dr. Amani Ghandoura, dean of student affairs at
Effat University; and Lina Al-Maeena, adviser to University of Business and
Technology sports affairs.
The
16 participating universities competed in four groups. The first included Effat
University, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University and
Jeddah International College.
Heading
the second group was Taibah University, as well as University of Prince Mugrin,
University of Hail and University of Tabuk.
The
third group featured King Saud University, Umm Al-Qura University, University
of Jeddah and Yanbu University College, while the fourth group saw competitions
between the University of Business and Technology, King Abdulaziz University,
Princess Noura University and Al-Faisal University.
Al-Maeena
praised the level of skill at the tournament held under the SUSF, stressing
that the competition revealed Saudi talent capable of representing the country
in upcoming events.
She
added that the event’s popularity and enthusiasm of the players will encourage
more women university students to take up sports.
Al-Maeena
welcomed cooperation between the SUSF and the Saudi Basketball Federation, stressing
the University of Business and Technology’s readiness to host tournaments using
its women’s sports infrastructure. She also highlighted the university’s desire
to achieve Saudi national goals in providing women with the opportunity to
represent their country at national, regional and global events.
SUSF
Secretary-General Dr. Abdulelah Al-Salali congratulated the winning team and
the runners-up for their performances and thanked all 16 universities for their
presence. He hailed the efforts by the University of Business and Technology to
host the tournament and the event’s success in providing an ideal atmosphere
for sports competition between the universities.
Source:
Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2182101/sport
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Iranian
Footballer, Amir Nasr-Azadani, Faces Execution for Supporting Women's Rights:
Report
13
Dec 2022
Amir
Nasr-Azadani, a 26-year-old Iranian professional footballer, is facing
execution after campaigning for women's rights, according to various reports.
The player has been arrested for committing ‘moharabeh,’ the Persian term
roughly translating to ‘waging war against God.’
Who
is Amir Nasr-Azadani?
Nasr-Azadani
is a professional footballer hailing from Isfahan, a city in central Iran.
Playing as a defender, he started his professional career at Sepahan, before
switching allegiance to Rah Ahan back in 2015.
After
a year, Nasr-Azadani moved to Tractor where he spent a couple of seasons before
sustaining an injury. Following his recovery, the player has represented Gol-e
Reyhan, Sepahan Novin and Iranjavan FC.
What
Are the Allegations Against Amir Nasr-Azadani?
The
allegations against the footballer are two-fold.
Firstly,
Nasr-Azadani has been actively campaigning for women's rights and freedom amid
the ongoing turbulence in Iran.
Iran
has been facing countrywide protests since the death of Mahsa Amini – a
22-year-old who was detained by the police for allegedly not adhering to the
rules regarding wearing a hijab.
During
the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, the Iranian national team players also
protested against the regime by not singing the national anthem.
Reports
in Iranwire, however, suggest that the regime has arrested Nasr-Azadani for the
alleged murder of Colonel Esmaeil Cheraghi, and two members of Iran’s voluntary
paramilitary service, known as Basij.
The
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have detained three individuals from
Isfahan for the murder of Colonel Cheraghi, and footballer Nasr-Azadani is
reported to be among the trio.
How
Has the International Football Fraternity Reacted?
The
news of a professional footballer facing execution has left the international
football community stunned. FIFPRO, the global representative body for
footballers, issued a statement where they said there are ‘shocked and
sickened; by the developments.
“FIFPRO
is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir
Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran after campaigning for women’s rights and
basic freedom in his country. We stand in solidarity with Amir and call for the
immediate removal of his punishment,” FIFPRO’s statement read.
Have
the Iranian footballers reacted?
Barring
the international community, Iran’s football fraternity has also voiced its
support for Nasr-Azadani. Mehdi Mahdavikia, a former Iran national team player
with over 100 appearances, claimed that he saw the 26-year-old during the youth
team’s camp in Germany and expressed his concern over any possible trial.
Ali
Karimi, Masoud Shojaei, Mohammed Reza Akhbari and Siamak Nemati are among the
other prominent Iranian footballers who have requested suspension of the
execution charges.
The
current national team players, however, are yet to explicitly speak out on the
incident. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand did upload an Instagram status where he
opposed all executions, but his account has since been removed from the
platform.
Source:
The Quint
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