University in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a Province of Pakistan, Bars Mixed Gathering of Male and Female Students
New
Age Islam News Bureau
17 February
2023
• ‘Azeema,
Traditional Saudi Households Gathering’ Celebrates Saudi Heritage with Fashion
In AlUla Valley
• China,
Iran Call to End Restrictions on Afghan Women
• Hyderabad:
Muslim Girls Association to Hold Audio Lectures for Best Practices at School
and In Classrooms
• Saudi
FM Meets With 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad
• US
Diplomat Apologizes For Tweet Gone 'Awry' Saying Afghan Women Need 'Movement'
Similar To 'Black Girl Magic'
• Female
Sergeants Meet Needs Of Women, Children In Quake-Hit Hatay
Compiled
by New Age Islam News Bureau
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University
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a Province of Pakistan, Bars Mixed Gathering of Male and
Female Students
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Muhammad
Irfan Mughal
February
17, 2023
DERA
ISMAIL KHAN: The Gomal University administration has banned mixed gatherings of
male and female students, according to a notification issued on Thursday.
The
university has also banned political or non-political gatherings over security
concerns.
“It
is notified for information of all concerned that due to the prevailing tense
security alert and overall law and order situation as highlighted by Government
of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and local administration of Dera Ismail Khan as well, all
types of gatherings both political and non-political are banned with immediate
effect,” read the notification issued by the university.
Talking
to Dawn, Gomal University’s Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shakibullah confirmed that
male students had been barred from hanging out with female students.
Dr
Shakibullah said students were prohibited from meeting on the premises outside
their respective departments. “Female students should be careful and stay
confined to classrooms,” he said, adding that the decision has been taken “for
the protection of female students”.
He
further said that strict action would be taken against those who violated the
ban. The ban on political and non-political gatherings has been imposed because
of the current law and order situation, he added.
Source:
Dawn
https://www.dawn.com/news/1737571/kp-university-bars-mixed-gathering-of-male-and-female-students
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‘Azeema,
Traditional Saudi Households Gathering’ Celebrates Saudi Heritage with Fashion
In AlUla Valley
Rae
Joseph a Saudi vintage collector, fashion entrepreneur, and creative consultant
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Nada
Hameed
February
16, 2023
Jeddah:
Saudi vintage collector, fashion entrepreneur and creative consultant Rae
Joseph is tapping into the Kingdom’s nostalgia by shedding light on the Azeema —
a type of gathering that took place in traditional Saudi households between
1980-2000 — through an event at her retail store in AlUla Valley.
Joseph
is taking AlUla locals and visitors on a journey through time via the unique
fashion event “Once Upon an Azeema.”
The
event, which kicked off on Jan. 26 and will conclude on Feb. 25, is taking
place at Tafoni, a restored heritage house located in the Al-Jadidah district.
“I
find our azeemas to be extremely glamorous and fabulous and there is a certain
aesthetic and vibe that they generate. It is beautiful and goes to the essence
of who we are, so we wanted to celebrate it at Tafoni,” Joseph said.
Speaking
to Arab News, Joseph said that she curated this fashion concept event because
Saudis rarely reference their own cultural stories as sources of fashion
inspiration.
“Once
Upon an Azeema” narrates Saudi heritage by highlighting fashion elements within
a context that recalls the traditional azeema, where Tafoni is the house,
Joseph and local retailers are the hosts and visitors are the guests.
“At
the entrance, visitors can scan a QR code, which takes them to a short video
where I greet them and explain the concept,” Joseph said.
The
pieces sold at the store include womenswear, menswear, accessories, fine jewelry,
beauty products and home decor. As for local brands, the store offers 100
percent Saudi local and regional brands such as Abadia, Noura Hifzi, Qormuz,
Moushi, Mashael Al-Torath, Bisht Manahel, Zal Official, Haal, Jeed Jewelry,
Dalal Jewelry, Th’habah Jewelry, Érth Studio, Teeb, Clay and Mzn skincare.
“The
store is telling a Saudi story and we wanted to make sure we stay true to that
by working and supporting local brands and creatives,” said Joseph.
At
the majlis, a room found in Saudi households to receive guests, visitors shop
for formal wear, jewelry and home decor pieces.
In
the dining room, known in Saudi Arabia as mugalla, kitchenware and home decor
products are displayed.
Replicating
the post-dinner Saudi tradition as part of every azeema comes the incense or
bukhoor. Visitors are taken to the bukhoor corner where they can shop for local
incense burners from retailers.
Skincare,
perfumes and beauty products are displayed on the vanity and home decor pieces
are lined up along the shelves of a bedroom and dressing room.
Also
in the dressing room, visitors are offered the chance to shop for a wide
variety of menswear, womenswear and accessories.
The
jewelry room, known in Saudi Arabia as tujoori, is where fine jewelry pieces
are on display.
Lastly,
in the powder room, shoppers get to explore more hygiene and skincare items.
“Our
focus was to offer pieces that are high-end and suitable for today’s market but
at the same time reference the styles, fashions and products used in a Saudi
azeema back in the day. As far as fashion goes, we focused on having pieces
that speak elegance and glamor, since that’s how you would dress at an azeema,”
said Joseph.
The
store speaks to locals by evoking memories of the past, but it also has appeal
for non-Saudis, who can catch a glimpse of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.
The
event has been getting rave reviews from visitors.
“People
feel culturally seen and connected to the store through fashion and retail,”
Joseph said.
“The
visitors’ reaction was overwhelmingly positive and exceeded all of our
expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
Joseph
is now keen to spread the classic concept around the world to tell the Saudi
story.
“I
would love to take the concept on a tour around the world and give people in
different countries a chance to taste a bit of our culture by way of fashion,”
she said.
AlUla
frequently plays host to luxury retail and fashion events.
The
Ashar Valley Fashion is hosting a series of luxury retail pop-ups featuring top
local Middle Eastern and international brands, dining options and art such as
Samer Halimeh, Assouline, Michael Cinco, Azza Fahmy, Vianney Halter, café The
Terrace by L’Opera and the work of sculptor Anchar Basbous.
Set
against the stunning landscapes of the Ashar Valley, these pop-ups promise a
sensory and memorable shopping experience with exclusive items and designs
inspired by AlUla.
The
experience was launched on Dec. 23 and runs until March 23.
Last
year, the city hosted Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, where
its Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria and Alta Gioielleria collections were staged.
Source: Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2252361/saudi-arabia
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China,
Iran Call to End Restrictions on Afghan Women
By
Fatima Adib
The
presidents of China and Iran together called for an end to restrictions on
women’s work and education in Afghanistan.
The
statement was made at the end of a visit to Beijing by Iranian President
Ebrahim Raisi during which he discussed various issues with Xi Jinping,
President of the People's Republic of China.
“The
two sides ... called on the Afghan rulers to form an inclusive government in
which all ethnic groups and political groups actually participate, and cancel
all discriminatory measures against women, ethnic minorities and other
religions,” the statement said, according to the Associated Press, adding that
the US and its NATO allies “should be responsible for the current situation in
Afghanistan.”
The
Japan ambassador in Kabul, Takashi Okada, met with the acting Minister of
Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, and discussed the situation of higher
education as well as Afghanistan external relations, the Japan embassy said on
Twitter.
“They
agreed on the importance of education for everyone,” the embassy said. “Amb.
Okada particularly stressed the need to reopen universities to girls, which is
a wish of AFG people.”
“Regarding
assistance for higher education, ambassador Okada explained there can be more
scope for international cooperation. when governance in AFG improves and so
does AFG's relations with the world,” the embassy said.
The
Islamic Emirate’s Spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that the “ministry of
education and higher education are responsible to make progress in this
regard.”
This
comes as female students at universities called on the caretaker government to
reopen the universities.
“Afghanistan
stands at a point where women should not be facing closed doors of universities
and schools,” said Manizha, a student.
“The
doors of the schools, universities and educational centers should be reopened
soon because the world countries are developing via knowledge,” said Ziba, a
student.
Raisi
calls for end of restrictions on women's education and work in Afghanistan at a
time, while Tehran has been criticized for imposition of restrictions on
women's freedom and human rights.
The
ban on female access to higher education and work at NGOs has faced widespread
reactions inside and outside Afghanistan.
Source:
Tolo News
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-182089
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Hyderabad:
Muslim Girls Association to Hold Audio Lectures for Best Practices at School
and In Classrooms
16th
February 2023
Hyderabad:
The Muslim Girls Association has invited teachers to listen to audio lectures
on topics that will help them get acquainted with best practices at school and
in classrooms.
The
audio sessions named ‘Teachers Talk’ will be held virtually on Zoom appliction
every Thursday from morning.6:30 am to 7 am.
The
association located at Shanti Nagar, Hyderabad, has requested citizens
intersted to click on the link for joining the session.
Meeting
ID: 867 1636 8436 and Passcode talk can be used to log in to the session.
Those
unable to access the zoom link may listen to the talk live on YouTube via link.
The
association has further invited teachers or other people to be a speaker in the
sessions by asking them to forward their details on mobile numbers- 9948909657
and 955012397.
Source: Siasat Daily
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Saudi
FM Meets With 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad
February
16, 2023
RIYADH:
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad on
Thursday on the sidelines of his official visit to the EU in Brussels, the
Saudi Press Agency reported.
During
the meeting, the two discussed the important role played by Murad in exposing
the crimes and human rights violations of Daesh in a number of countries.
Prince
Faisal praised the Iraqi activists’ efforts in raising awareness of human
rights.
The
meeting was attended by Saad bin Mohammed Al-Arifi, head of the Saudi mission
to the EU, and Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, director general of the foreign minister’s
office.
Source:
Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2252486/saudi-arabia
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US diplomat apologizes for tweet gone 'awry' saying Afghan women need
'movement' similar to 'Black Girl Magic'
February
16, 2023
A
U.S. diplomat who caught serious heat for tweeting that Afghan girls and women
need a "movement" similar to "Black Girl Magic" as they
remain starved of even their basic rights under Taliban leadership, has
apologized.
U.S.
Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan Karen B. Decker tweeted
Thursday, "Sometimes our best intentions go awry because we haven’t
listened enough or don’t truly understand others’ lived experience. My efforts
to celebrate courageous African Americans this month fall in that category. I
apologize to any and all who I may have offended or hurt."
Decker's
original tweet, apparently in celebration of Black History Month, read,
"Are Afghans familiar with #BlackGirlMagic and the movement it inspired?
Do Afghan girls need a similar movement? What about Afghan Women?"
"Teach
me, ready to learn. @Beyonce @lizzo @ReginaKing," it read.
That
tweet was deleted after receiving scores of complaints. Spokesman Ned Price
said it was not cleared with the State Department and that "the messaging
in this context is rather inappropriate and ineffective."
Sen.
Tom Cotton, R-Ark., called that tweet an "embarrassment." "And a
perfect example of the Biden Administration prioritizing wokeness over
competence," he said Wednesday.
"And
they said the adults were back in charge," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in
response.
"Beyond
parody. It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad," Christina Pushaw, an aide
to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, wrote.
Decker's
comments were made as almost a year and a half has passed since the U.S.
withdrawal from Afghanistan prompted the mass exodus of Americans, U.S. allies
and vulnerable Afghan refugees from the Taliban-controlled state.
Women,
since the U.S. withdrawal, have faced an uphill battle to maintain their basic
human rights while being treated as second-class citizens, despite the Taliban
initially assuring the world otherwise.
The
Taliban have banned women and girls from attending universities, barring them
from receiving secondary education, among various other restrictions.
Source:
Fox News
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Female sergeants meet needs of women, children in quake-hit Hatay
February
14 2023
A
special team of female sergeants meet the needs of women and children in the
suburbs and villages of Hatay.
Special
attention and care are given to the needs of women and children in aid
activities in the earthquake-hit Hatay.
A
separate team consisting of female sergeants in the Gendarmerie units focused
on the needs of women and children in the province.
The
teams initially determine the cleaning, hygiene and other special needs of
women and children in the neighborhood and villages where access from the city
center is quite difficult.
They
also deliver the needs identified through talks with women in these regions.
Setting
off from the aid center of Provincial Gendarmerie Command, the team deliver
foodstuffs and special needs products for women and children to the earthquake
victims.
The
team that visited all the predetermined addresses also established social ties
with the victims.
Source:
Hurriyet Daily News
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