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"That's it. It's on us to do. We don't have another choice." Very grateful to be able to reflect on the last 10 years of afikra | ????? and what this moment calls us to do for the next 10 years. Thank you to The National News and Melissa Gronlund for covering our work. https://lnkd.in/djSPFTkS

afikra's tour continues! ?? Next: #Athens! Alia Fattouh interviews afikra's Founder & Executive Director Mikey Muhanna at OKUPA for #BustanAthina. Back in #Riyadh for three days of XP MUSIC FUTURES 2024, and finally wrapping up the tour this year in #Dubai at Sole DXB for another season of our #afikraTalks. Come out and meet us! #Quartertones #afikraCommunity #afikraONTOUR

In this episode of #theafikrapodcast, we chat with Maha El Akoum, the Manager of Content and Policy at @wishqatar, to try to explore the causes of childhood obesity – especially in the #ArabWorld and particularly in the Gulf – and to understand the complexities of dealing with it. Based in #Qatar, Maha discusses the alarming rise in childhood obesity within the #Gulf region, but also globally. She explores factors contributing to the epidemic such as lifestyle changes, dietary habits, economic factors, and urban planning. The conversation also covers potential solutions, highlighting successful policies in other nations and outlining the comprehensive approach needed to tackle obesity effectively. Maha emphasizes the societal efforts as well as the policy changes required for meaningful impact. Out now on YouTube and where you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ddFcW7nE

We had the pleasure of joining forces with media majlis museum at Northwestern University in Qatar for a thought-provoking panel on the future of Arabic storytelling through AI, film, and media. ??? We gathered some amazing voices to share their insights (the discussions were truly inspiring), which included Amanda Abou Abdallah from Khateera, Rana Kazkaz, Ibrahim Abusharif, and Wajdi Zaghouani Ph.D from Northwestern University in Qatar, Hussein Fakhri from Katara Studios, Enam Al Wer from University of Essex, Omar Thawabeh from afikra podcasts, Layan A. from Mauzoun Writing & Publishing ? ???????? ??????? ??????, Nizar Habash from New York University Abu Dhabi, Salma A. from Stanford University, and Salma Awad. We also enjoyed special performances from Lynn Adib and Hamdan Zeid, @BedouinBurger, and DJ Amen Ra (Ramy Abou El Oyoun) A big thank you to everyone who participated and engaged with us! https://lnkd.in/eZpsmSbr

afikra's tour continues!?? We hit the road in September and kicked off in Riyadh with @fenaaalawwal at Muntadaa FAA, and from there flew to NYC for a massive line-up to mark afikra's 10-year-anniversary which included @habibifestival and tons of events at @joespub, the @lincolncenter, and across #NewYork. This weekend was a busy one both in Doha for @themediamajlis museum symposium at @nuqatar, and in Dubai at What The Food by @alserkalavenue. Next: Tunis for two exciting participations at @jaoutunis; back to Riyadh for The Film Criticism Conference (FCC) organized by @film_moc; after which we'll wrap up the year in Dubai at Sole for another season of our #afikraTalks. Come out and meet us! #Tunis #Doha #NYC #Riyadh #Dubai #Matbakh #Quartertones #afikraONTOUR

We're back tomorrow with a third episode of the @mediamajlis museum podcast, this time with professor Muntasir Al Hamad from @QatarUniversity who shares his insights on teaching Arabic as a second language. Learn about the nuances between amiyya, fasiha and fusha, the local flavors that dialects offer us, and the future of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Watch on YouTube or listen where you get your podcasts.

I’m excited to share a panel on the future of Arabic media with amazing colleagues from the region. If you’re in Doha, be sure to register! https://lnkd.in/dyEksMgd Northwestern University in Qatar afikra | ?????

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Amazing and well needed initiative from afikra | ????? and Northwestern University in Qatar in championing Arabic content. The Golden Age of film making in our region has begun.

This panel discussion in collaboration with afikra | ????? (Mikey Muhanna) on October 26 is part of the public program of media majlis museum (mm:museum) at Northwestern University in Qatar. It will be moderated by Wajdi Zaghouani Ph.D and will focus on the forefront of technological innovation with Arabic language integration. The panel brings together experts Nizar Habash and Salma A. from the fields of AI research and tech entrepreneurship to examine how Arabic is interfacing with new technologies. The session will explore the development of Arabic language processing tools, the challenges of creating culturally and linguistically sensitive AI, and the future possibilities for Arabic tech on a global scale. Attendees will learn about cutting-edge projects and initiatives that are shaping the way Arabic is used and processed in technology today. The live session will be recorded and will be featured on the media majlis museum podcast in the weeks to follow. RSVP now! https://lnkd.in/dveYZHev