• Ousha Al Suwaidi has been honoured in a Google Doodle. All photos: Google / Reem Al Mazrouei
    Ousha Al Suwaidi has been honoured in a Google Doodle. All photos: Google / Reem Al Mazrouei
  • Reem Al Mazrouei illustrated the doodle, including three early drafts that are displayed on the search engine
    Reem Al Mazrouei illustrated the doodle, including three early drafts that are displayed on the search engine
  • Al Suwaidi is one of the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century
    Al Suwaidi is one of the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century
  • She was born in 1920 in Al Ain and died aged 98 in 2018
    She was born in 1920 in Al Ain and died aged 98 in 2018

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Who was Ousha Al Suwaidi, the Emirati poet honoured by a Google Doodle?

Abu Dhabi designer Reem Al Mazrouei worked on the search engine's illustration

Katy Gillett
Katy Gillett

November 28, 2022

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Emirati poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, or Ousha the Poet, was honoured by Google on Monday with a dedicated Doodle.

One of the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century, Al Suwaidi was recognised on this day in 2011 for her contributions to literature.

At the event, other established writers and poets recited Al Suwaidi's works in her honour and founded an annual award for female Emirati poets in her name.

A library at the Emirates International School and a section of the Women's Museum in Dubai, were also dedicated in her honour.

Abu Dhabi artist Reem Al Mazrouei created Monday's Google Doodle.

Her illustration of Al Suwaidi is ethereal, as her hijab floats in the wind, encircled by doves and swirling clouds.

There are three earlier drafts of Al Mazrouei's sketches to see on the description page, too.

It can be seen on Google across the Arab world.

Who was Ousha Al Suwaidi?

Al Suwaidi was born on January 1, 1920, in Al Ain.

She was fondly nicknamed by all who knew, loved and admired her Fatat Al Khaleej, the Girl of the Gulf and later Fatat Al Arab — Girl of the Arabs.

She also gained the nickname Gulf Laureate Poet, as she wrote so many poems in such a short period of time, according to Abu Dhabi Awards.

Her family loved literature and so she was surrounded by poetry from an early age. At 15, she won national recognition for her poetry recitals, opening doors for women in a then male-dominated field.

Poetry by Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi at the Women's Museum in Deira. Antonie Robertson / The National
Poetry by Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi at the Women's Museum in Deira. Antonie Robertson / The National

Her works even inspired the poetry of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, as he honoured her in 1989 with his first published collection where he coined her nickname, Fatat Al Arab.

Her work, written in Nabati vernacular style, explored themes such as love, wisdom, patriotism and nostalgia, and the desert landscapes of the Arabian Gulf inspired her. She touched on her experiences in the UAE, as well as the country's culture and history.

She was also inspired by classical poetry by the likes of Al Mutanabbi, Abu Tammam and Al Ma'arri, as well as the work of local poets such as Al Majidi bin Thahir, Rashid Al Khalawi, Saleem bin Abdul Hai and Mohsin Hazzani.

Al Suwaidi died in July 2018 aged 98, leaving behind a lasting legacy that has lived on through songs and poems by other popular singers and poets, as they are inspired by her work even today.

When she died, Sheikh Mohammed led tributes mourning her death.

“Our country lost a great symbol of literature, wisdom and poetry. Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Fatat Al Arab,” he wrote on Twitter.

“May Allah have mercy on her and rest her soul in Paradise and grant patience and solace to her family and us,” he said.

“Fatat Al Arab has left behind treasures of literature and poetry which will continue to tell her biography and she will always be remembered.”

Google pays homage to the Mena region

The search engine often pays tribute to famous figures across the Mena region.

Earlier this month, it honoured Egyptian scientist and marine biologist Hamed Gohar, who was known by a whole generation of Arabs as the host of Sea World, a TV show he fronted for more than 18 years.

Last month, it celebrated the life of Moroccan singer Haja El Hamdaouia, who influenced generations of artists with her innovative style of Moroccan chaabi music.

Earlier, it marked what would have been Egyptian historian Mostafa Abdel-Hamid El Abbadi's 94th birthday.

Scroll through the gallery below to see other regional Google Doodles over the past few years

  • A Google Doodle celebrating Egyptian actress Karima Mokhtar's 89th birthday. All images: Google
    A Google Doodle celebrating Egyptian actress Karima Mokhtar's 89th birthday. All images: Google
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    Kuwaiti actor and comedian Abdulhussain Abdulredha's 83rd birthday
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    UAE National Day 2022 Google Doodle.
  • Ousha Al Suwaidi was a poetess from the United Arab Emirates.
    Ousha Al Suwaidi was a poetess from the United Arab Emirates.
  • Prof. Hamed Abdel Fattah Goher was an Egyptian oceanographer, scientist and TV presenter.
    Prof. Hamed Abdel Fattah Goher was an Egyptian oceanographer, scientist and TV presenter.
  • Tunisia's Tawhida Ben Cheikh was a pioneer in women's medicine.
    Tunisia's Tawhida Ben Cheikh was a pioneer in women's medicine.
  • Google Doodle of Egyptian actor and director Nour El-Sherif honours him on what would have been his 75th birthday.
    Google Doodle of Egyptian actor and director Nour El-Sherif honours him on what would have been his 75th birthday.
  • Google celebrates Syrian-Egyptian composer and actor Farid Al Atrash with a Google Doodle to mark what would have been his 110th birthday.
    Google celebrates Syrian-Egyptian composer and actor Farid Al Atrash with a Google Doodle to mark what would have been his 110th birthday.
  • Children's author Notaila Rashed is honoured with a special Google Doodle to mark her 86th birthday.
    Children's author Notaila Rashed is honoured with a special Google Doodle to mark her 86th birthday.
  • Egyptian actress, producer, writer and filmmaker Bahiga Hafez was born 112 years ago, on August 4.
    Egyptian actress, producer, writer and filmmaker Bahiga Hafez was born 112 years ago, on August 4.
  • The Google Doodle for January 20, 2020, celebrates Mufidah Abdul Rahman, Egypt's first female lawyer.
    The Google Doodle for January 20, 2020, celebrates Mufidah Abdul Rahman, Egypt's first female lawyer.
  • A Google Doodle on June 10, 2019, celebrates Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Towfik.
    A Google Doodle on June 10, 2019, celebrates Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Towfik.
  • Google Doodle honours Persian mathematician, poet and astronomer Omar Khayyam on what would have been his 971st birthday.
    Google Doodle honours Persian mathematician, poet and astronomer Omar Khayyam on what would have been his 971st birthday.
  • Mary Mounib was a renowned actress in the Egyptian cinema scene. Her 114th birthday is marked in a Google Doodle on February 11, 2019.
    Mary Mounib was a renowned actress in the Egyptian cinema scene. Her 114th birthday is marked in a Google Doodle on February 11, 2019.
  • Egyptian poet Gamila El Alaily is honoured in a Google Doodle on March 20, 2019.
    Egyptian poet Gamila El Alaily is honoured in a Google Doodle on March 20, 2019.
  • Syrian artist Louay Kayali is the subject of Google's doodle on January 20, 2019.
    Syrian artist Louay Kayali is the subject of Google's doodle on January 20, 2019.
  • Egyptian-French singer and actress Dalida is honoured on her birthday by Google Doodle, on January 17, 2019.
    Egyptian-French singer and actress Dalida is honoured on her birthday by Google Doodle, on January 17, 2019.
  • Egyptian actress Hind Rostom is celebrated in a Google Doodle on her 87th birthday, on November 12, 2018.
    Egyptian actress Hind Rostom is celebrated in a Google Doodle on her 87th birthday, on November 12, 2018.
  • Ibn Sina, one of the greatest thinkers of Islam's golden age, is honoured on August 7, 2018.
    Ibn Sina, one of the greatest thinkers of Islam's golden age, is honoured on August 7, 2018.
  • A Google Doodle honours Saudi musician Talal Maddah on what would have been his 78th birthday, on August 5, 2018.
    A Google Doodle honours Saudi musician Talal Maddah on what would have been his 78th birthday, on August 5, 2018.
  • A Google Doodle gif marks Egyptian actor Omar Sharif's birthday on April 10, 2018.
    A Google Doodle gif marks Egyptian actor Omar Sharif's birthday on April 10, 2018.
  • Egyptian poet Farouk Shousha is honoured by Google on what would have been his 82nd birthday, on January 9, 2018.
    Egyptian poet Farouk Shousha is honoured by Google on what would have been his 82nd birthday, on January 9, 2018.
  • Google celebrates Lebanese singer Sabah's 90th birthday on November 10, 2017.
    Google celebrates Lebanese singer Sabah's 90th birthday on November 10, 2017.
  • Egyptian painter Inji Aflatoun's Google Doodle pays homage to her style of bold brushstrokes.
    Egyptian painter Inji Aflatoun's Google Doodle pays homage to her style of bold brushstrokes.
  • Google celebrates the birthday of Algerian painter Mohammed Khadda, who was born on March 14, 1930.
    Google celebrates the birthday of Algerian painter Mohammed Khadda, who was born on March 14, 1930.
  • Lebanese singer-songwriter Melham Barakat is honoured by Google on his birthday.
    Lebanese singer-songwriter Melham Barakat is honoured by Google on his birthday.
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Employees leaving an organisation are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity after completing at least one year of service.

The tenure is calculated on the number of days worked and does not include lengthy leave periods, such as a sabbatical. If you have worked for a company between one and five years, you are paid 21 days of pay based on your final basic salary. After five years, however, you are entitled to 30 days of pay. The total lump sum you receive is based on the duration of your employment.

1. For those who have worked between one and five years, on a basic salary of Dh10,000 (calculation based on 30 days):

a. Dh10,000 ÷ 30 = Dh333.33. Your daily wage is Dh333.33

b. Dh333.33 x 21 = Dh7,000. So 21 days salary equates to Dh7,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to five years.

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Updated: November 28, 2022, 4:24 AM
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