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ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), the company behind the popular pan-Arab children’s comic magazine, TV channel and website, Majid, has launched Majid Universe – a brand-new app that takes the Arab world’s favourite animated characters into the digital age.

Available on iOS and Android devices and Apple TV, via monthly and annual subscriptions, the Majid Universe app will give users access to watch, read and play an 800-plus hour library of content, live and animated TV shows, games, and over 2,000 Majid magazines dating back to 1979 – with some having never been seen by the public. Families will be able to leverage one Majid Universe account across five devices, with users able to create personalized avatars and playlists.

The new digital app represents the latest evolution in the ongoing adventures of a glossary of Majid characters that have been told over four decades via an ever-expanding array of formats, including an animated series, TV channel and a monthly print publication.

The Majid Universe app also grants users access to exclusive Majid world content, including My Little Pony Friendship Magic Rainbow Roadtrip; Charley Goes to School; the animated editions of the original Peanuts comic strips with stories of Charlie Brown’s gang and his beagle Snoopy; the adventures of Mick the Mini Chef, who explores the wonderful world of food with kids from all over the planet; Anitta – the fun club focusing on wellness issues, community and original songs performed by the host; and Pablo S2, which follows the real-life experience of a five-and-a-half year old autism spectrum boy and his art world friends.

Users will also have access to the super-popular Freej series, which focuses on Emirati women and their lives in a residential neighbourhood of modern-day Dubai, and the animated Mansour comedy series, which centres around an active, life-loving, 12-year-old boy and his adventures with best friends, Obaid and Salem.

“Building on a legacy that spans over four decades of original beloved IPs, the Majid Universe App is groundbreaking in its own right – not only does it feature the region’s largest library of Arabic original programming, animated and live-action, it’s also the first-ever, multi-experiential app for children in the Middle East, offering video content, e-magazines and interactive games, a reflection of the wholistic value that ultimately sets the Majid Universe apart,” said Mariam Al Serkal, Head of Majid Platform at ADM. “We can’t wait for both children and adults to connect with Majid’s extensive library of both nostalgic and modern content that speaks to today’s audience in unique, accessible and entertaining ways.”

Majid Universe app also features exclusive ADM content, including more adventures from Majid TV’s first girl power superheroine ZAKIA; brand-new bedtime stories from Amoona; and animations of the popular Hikayat Abo Al Thurafaa comic series.

There will also be an exciting 13-episode reboot of Fateen featuring all-new characters and more comedy, drama and action with the Fteen gang and its conflict with his sister Dana’s gang of girls; more antics from the amazing camel Jamool; short animations of the crazy hoteliers Basal & Filfil – the first Majid series in the Egyptian dialect; and the hilarious show Gadha show with its beloved Majid presenter, Salem.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Emirates Transport announced the completion of a new set of digital and smart services and applications to support its operations in the public and private schools transport sector throughout the country.

The move comes as part of the implementation of a digital transformation strategy for the company’s services and businesses, according to Faryal Tawakul, Acting CEO of Emirates Transport.

“In cooperation with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Emirates Transport launched the smart application Your Children are Safe, which was developed based on its own experience with its huge fleet of more than 6,000 school transport buses,” said Tawakul.

“With four decades of experience in school transport, the company is now moving into a new phase of its services in this field, from the level of providing and operating the usual school transport services to a broader scope, through which it provides the latest smart applications for school transport operations. This move will enhance Emirates Transport’s position as an advisory reference in this sector for clients, including regulatory and legislative bodies, schools, educational institutions and transport companies,” added Tawakul.

The application allows parents of students to track their children’s bus journeys to and from school, from the moment they leave the house and board the buses, until they disembark. The application will also provide stakeholders with a variety of data and operational statistics, such as the daily movement of school buses, the number of trips, transferred and absent students, and alerts in the event of any emergency.

The Acting CEO of Emirates Transport stated that the company attaches great strategic importance to smart services and their applications in its business, as a major component of competitiveness in business today, emphasizing that the company invests an important part of its material, human and technical resources in the development and adoption of these applications.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, in collaboration with the UAE Gender Balance Council, has organised a workshop entitled ‘Gender Equality from a Male Perspective’, which focused on encouraging egalitarian attitudes and responses through the processes of socialisation and its consequences.

Led by experts from Asociación de Hombres por la Igualdad de Género (AHIGE) – Spain’s Men’s Gender Equality Association, the workshop was attended by Iñigo de Palacio España, Spanish Ambassador to the UAE; Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs; and Shamsa Saleh, Secretary-General of the UAE Gender Balance Council.

Commenting on the event, España said that the UAE and Spain are among the world’s biggest advocates of empowering women at all levels, highlighting the need to consolidate the principle of equality in the way societies interact on a daily basis, as well as establish a culture of equal rights.

From his side, Lootah stressed the importance of promoting a societal culture based on supporting gender balance and consolidating men’s awareness of the importance of confronting all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex. He noted that the UAE government has established practices to empower women, achieve gender balance and provide equal opportunities for men and women in all fields. Social, economic and decision-making processes are a reflection of the leadership’s directives to ensure equal opportunities for both genders and to create a supportive and stimulating environment for women that enables them to actively participate in the development process, he added.

Meanwhile, Saleh said that working and cooperating with participating countries at Expo 2020 Dubai such as Spain contributes to promoting gender balance through this event which is considered as the largest global platform for promoting constructive ideas. The UAE believes in partnerships and has made great strides in the field of gender balance, thanks to its wise leadership who has provided women with all the support and assistance as it believes in their ability and entitlement to participate in various fields, she added.

Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, Sharjah Airport welcomed the inaugural flight of Ukraine’s ‘Bees Airlines’, arriving from Kiev International Airport.

The flight was greeted by a water salute upon arrival at the Sharjah Airport runway after crossing the traditional water sprinkler arches, in the presence of Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, attended the meeting alongside Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, and Dr. Oleksandr Khomyak, Consul of Ukraine in Dubai.

Also in presence were Ramy Aziz, CEO of (Tees Tour) Group in the UAE, along with a number of officials from strategic partners at Sharjah Airport.

On this occasion, Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, “We welcome Bees Airlines to Sharjah Airport and appreciate their choice in selecting Sharjah as a base and destination to add more traveling options for travellers between the two destinations. An elevated travel experience with our added range of integrated services provided by the airport, including a wider network of regional and international destinations, as well as opportunities to discover tourist and recreational attractions reflect our cultural heritage in the Emirate of Sharjah.”

Al Midfa added, “With our airport’s continuous efforts in infrastructure development, Sharjah Airport is now considered one of the major hubs within the global travel and tourism map.”

For his part, Aziz said, “We are pleased with our cooperation with our partners at Sharjah Airport, and their continuous support to enhance tourism activity in the Emirate by attracting more visitors from all over the world, especially from Ukraine, whose citizens consider the United Arab Emirates one of the main destinations to visit in the region.”

“We will work to provide opportunities for more Ukrainian tourists to visit the UAE, and in return enable citizens and residents of the country to visit Ukraine, through regular flights that will depart to and from the two countries through Sharjah Airport,” he added.

The company seeks to take advantage of the increasing route demands and will be operating a Boeing 737-800 on a twice a week schedule every Monday and Saturday at 15:00.

Bees Air has chosen Sharjah Airport due to its strategic location, services provided in accordance with the highest international standards, and quality infrastructure, which helps the aviation company continue its plans of expansion in the region. Additionally, the advanced tourism system, cultural, and entertainment components showcases the diversity that Sharjah enjoys as a tourist destination.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, A delegation from the Muslim Council of Elders led by the Secretary General Dr. Sultan Al Remeithi, member of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has visited Egypt’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Al Remeithi said, “The impressive Egyptian pavilion is a reflection of the multi-faceted growth and success the country is going through at the moment, as well as presenting Egypt as an up-and-coming tourist and economic hub.”

The Secretary General presented the head of the Egyptian pavilion Dr. Ahmed Mighwari a copy of the ‘Human Fraternity Document’ which was signed by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders as well as His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church in Abu Dhabi in 2019.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, Half a century of effective partnerships between the UAE and the United Nations was crowned by the country’s election for membership in the Security Council for the 2022-2023 term and the Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term.

The UAE has won a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council’s 2022-2023 term through the elections held in June, but this will not be the first time, as the country also held this seat in 1986-1987.

Under the same framework, the UAE has accomplished another new international achievement by becoming a member of the Human Rights Council for the third time for the 2022-2024 term, by acquiring 180 votes during an election held on 14th October, 2021.

These two achievements will enhance the UAE’s prominent stature within the international community, as well as underscore its profound partnership with the UN for the past half a century.

Dena Assaf, UN Resident Coordinator in the UAE and Deputy Commissioner-General of the UN at the Expo 2020 Dubai, said the UAE has always supported the UN’s global, regional and local efforts.

The UAE today celebrated the annual UN Day, with a special celebration held at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Since the UAE joined the international organisation in 1971, it has demonstrated its commitment to international conventions and treaties, achieved international leadership in human rights, labour and women’s and children’s rights, as well as in humanitarian and relief aid areas.

It has also supported various UN agencies and commissions on many occasions, most notably in terms of maintaining international security and stability and promoting tolerance and dialogue.

The country has always sought to reinforce its membership in specialist UN agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

The UAE has signed cooperation agreements with over 28 UN agencies covering some 80 consultancy and technical missions in the country for various ministries, federal and local authorities.

The country also hosts the offices of a number of UN regional offices, including United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The UAE has provided free office space and financial contributions to UN agencies and non-governmental organisations at the International Humanitarian City in Dubai, and assists their work to send humanitarian aid to any disaster zone in the region.

Source: Emirates News Agency