Shot in the head and left for dead by Taliban thugs last October, Malala Yousafzai has become a beacon of hope and a champion of education for girls. "We will speak for our rights," the 16-year-old told the United Nations General Assembly in an inspirational address last Friday, "and we will bring change through our voice."
Now her voice, and her message, will be amplified through a feature-length documentary film that will go into production later this month and will be directed by Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim. Parkes + MacDonald Productions will make the film with Image Nation, a division of Abu Dhabi Media (which publishes The National), providing another example of the emirate's emerging film business.
Speaking at the UN, Malala noted humbly that the UN-designated Malala Day is "not my day … thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists and millions have been injured. I am just one of them."
She offered a simple remedy for the ignorance and savagery that nearly killed her: "Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons." They are indeed, and a film that helps spread her message will be a worthy adjunct to this important mission.
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
Profile of Udrive
Date started: March 2016
Founder: Hasib Khan
Based: Dubai
Employees: 40
Amount raised (to date): $3.25m – $750,000 seed funding in 2017 and a Seed round of $2.5m last year. Raised $1.3m from Eureeca investors in January 2021 as part of a Series A round with a $5m target.
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Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
The biog
Profession: Senior sports presenter and producer
Marital status: Single
Favourite book: Al Nabi by Jibran Khalil Jibran
Favourite food: Italian and Lebanese food
Favourite football player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Languages: Arabic, French, English, Portuguese and some Spanish
Website: www.liliane-tannoury.com
