Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, Max Verstappen, Kelly Piquet, King Abdullah Shah of Malaysia, Tengku Hassanal, Tengku Afzan and Tengku Jihan attend the Winner’s Gala Dinner for the F1 Grand Prix Of Monaco | May 28th, 2023

The image the west painted about arabs and SWANA ppl centuries ago, how is it still used today, and why is that image harmful to SWANA group

First of all, what is Orientalism? based on the definition by Edward Said, orientalism is a "created body of theory and practice" which constructs images of the Orient or the East directed toward those in the West.

Representations of the East as exotic, feminine, weak and vulnerable reflect and define how the West views itself as rational, masculine and powerful. These can be seen in paintings as well as media.

The painting were obsessed w the idea of the Harem women, which affected all SWANA ppl, including Persian and Turkish women as well. Stereotypes and orientalist depictions of arabs and SWANA ppl are still used till this day.

Le Corsaire (1856), takes place in Turkey and focuses on a love story between a pirate and a beautiful slave girl. Scenes include a bazaar where women are sold to men as slaves, and the Pasha's Palace, which features his harem of wives.

Petipa's The Pharaoh's Daughter (1862), an Englishman imagines himself, in an opium-induced dream, as an Egyptian boy who wins the love of the Pharaoh's daughter, Aspicia. Her costume consisted of 'Egyptian' décor on a tutu.

Fatima (1897) and Fatima’s Dance (1907), which were the very first portrayals of Arab woman as a veiled belly dancer. These sexualized and objectified Arab women.

Sheherazade (1910), involves a shah's wife and her relations with a Golden Slave. It includes an orgy in an oriental harem. When the shah discovers the actions of his numerous wives and their lovers, he orders the deaths of those involved. Also based on One Thousand & One Nights.

The sheik (1921), takes place in Algeria, where Lady Diana disguise herself as a dancing girl to become one of the prospective brides, yet is unable to go through with the deception bc the sheik liked her. the sheik later abducts her, intending to make her fall in love with him.

The movie didnt even have the accurate Algerian traditional clothing and Algerians dancing clothes arent the “belly dancing inspired” clothes. The stereotype that a SWANA man would abduct a white women to make her fall inlove w him too…

Lalla Fatma N'Soumer, an Algerian anti-colonial leader during 1849–1857 of the French conquest of Algeria and subsequent Pacification of Algeria. She is an Algerian national hero. The pictures show the Algerian traditional wear, which isnt close to the ones in the movie.

Here is an Algerian woman wearing a Haik, again not dressed as the movie shows.

Mickey in Arabia (1932) by Disney, taking place in the Arabian Desert, where Mickey and Minnie are exploring the area I assume. Later, Minnie gets kidnapped by a Sultan. Again, portraying men from SWANA or arab men in this case as predatory and barbaric.

Abdullah the Great aka. Abdullah’s Harem (1955), about an Arab sheikh and a European model. He’s always with the Arab women he bought, along with belly dancers. He still tries to seduce Ronnie. He then attempts to drug her in order to sleep with her, but fails and gets dethroned.

So far all these movies continue to have the same narrative, continue to sexualize Arab and SWANA women, always portraying them as belly dancers and/or harem women. The Arab and SWANA men as barbaric and predatory. Themes that will continue to exist till this day.

Babes in Baghdad (1952) Arabian Nights princess goes on strike demanding equal rights for women, to the frustration of the caliph. Aided by the caliph's godson, she enables the caliph to see the error of his polygamous ways, and he eventually settles down with his wife.

The Queen of Babylon (1954), about a king's concubine that loves a Chaldean rebel in ninth-century B.C. Assyria. I Am Semiramis (1963), in ninth-century B.C. Assyrian Queen Semiramis loves an enslaved Dardanian king. mind u assyrians dont dress like egyptians

Fast forward to the 90s and early 2000s, the same stereotype surrounding SWANA ppl persisted Aladdin(1992), Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine, daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. They both have to deal with evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing Jasmine's kingdom.

Jasmine was sexualized (even tho shes a minor), she seduces Jaffar, and was put in a harem/belly dancer fit. the same portrayal of Arab women. The movie also features harem women. Jaffar w big nose, painting arab men as ugly, sinister and ruled by sexual desires, again.

Braceface (2002), the harem thing again. Totally spice (2002) with harem inspired fits Around the World in Eighty Days (2004) by Disney, Arab sheikh his wives that were objectified through the scenes.

After 9/11, “Arabs are terrorists” and xenophobic remakes towards arabs increased. Air Marshal (2003), The stone merchant (2006), The kingdom (2007), and many more all portrayed arabs as terrorists. Family guy(?) and shameless (2012, S2) with jokes about k!lling iraqis

Bratz: Desert Jewelz (2012) and Aladdin (2019) had the same orientalist themes as the 1001 Arabian nights (1959) and as well as the older movies.

Today, inaccurate and offensive Arab/SWANA representation is still the same. Arabs are either rich sheikhs, terrorists, or exotic belly dancers. not only that, u rarely see any arab or SWANA actor/actress get good roles, its always reduced to the terrorists role.

Whats mentioned in the thread isnt only harmful to how SWANA ppl are viewed, but how they’re treated as well. In 2002 to 2005, Philippe Servaty engaged in sex with over 80 Moroccan women, promising to take them to Belgium.

He asked them for sexual photos and photographed them in poses that could be seen as degrading. They included ejaculating on the face of a veiled woman and having another woman kneel, bound, and gagged while he urinated on her. After returning to Belgium, he published the photos.

with assyrians and persians ppl still use the same harem belly dancer clothing and its not even accurate. egyptians are always portrayed as belly dancers, also inaccurate.

SWANA ppl are still treated as fictional characters. Dune (2021) uses orientalist themes and is inspired by SWANA cultures. many offensive media made ab arabs, but wont i b able to fit all here. racism/xenophobia against ppl in SWANA didnt start with 9/11 and its not over either.

twt original thread here!

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King Abdullah II & Queen Rania host an official dinner banquet at Al Husseiniya Palace on the occasion of the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein & Princess Rajwa on 1 June 2023. The dinner banquet saw the attendance of members of the Royal Family, members of Alseif family, as well as leaders and royals from friendly countries.

Iraq President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife, Shanaz, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia and his wife Queen Azizah Aminah, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Queen Máxima, and King Philippe of the Belgians and his daughter Crown Princess Elisabeth attended the banquet. In addition, Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Denmark Crown Prince Frederik, Sweden Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, and Norway Crown Prince Hakoon were also in attendance.

The attendees additionally included Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, the minister of culture, sports and youth of Oman, and Prince Mateen bin Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Masrour Barzani, Rwanda President Paul Kagame, United States’ First Lady Jill Biden, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar, and Princess Hisako and Tsuguko of Japan attended the banquet as well.

Highlighting his visit at Istana Negara (National Palace) in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos meet with His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustafa’in Billah, Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVI (16th King) of Malaysia and Her Majesty Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar on July 26, 2023.   www.bbnewsin.com #breakingnews #news #international #bbn #bbnewsinternational #corp #bulletinews #dailynews #worldnews 

the parade was nice but not a lot of ppl were there makes me wonder what husein felt 😔 hope im wrong but i don't think we will ever see him become king 🥲This party had the vibes of the coronation of the last shah of iran, which was one last desperate attempt to showcase power and fellowship with international monarchies disguised as a fabulous party with crowns. 🤔 hope to read your take in this.

Well the wedding ceremony and reception served us the fairytale we were waiting for ! Hhh Not sure if all their people are approving of them though ! However I don't think the monarchy will be abolished soon because the US won't let it happen! Abdullah is their ally

PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)’s BIOGRAPHY : The Prophet Invites Kings to Islam

The religion and call of our prophet, Hazrat Muhammad, is general; he addresses the whole mankind; it is not restricted to one tribe, clan, nation or region like other prophets.

God Almighty stated this issue in many verses:

“Say: “O men! I am sent unto you all, as the Messenger of God!”[ A’raf, 158. For the other verses regarding the issue, see an-Nisa, 79, 170, 174; at-Tawba, 33; Saba, 28; al-Hajj, 67; al-Ahzab, 40. ]

Therefore, the call of the Prophet could not have been limited to some Arab tribes, certain people and certain regions. The whole mankind had to be informed about the call to belief and Islam.  

The most appropriate time for this call was the time period after the Treaty of Hudaybiyah; there would be no wars for ten years according to the treaty.

It was the 7th year of the month of Muharram.

Once, the Prophet summoned the Companions and said to them, “God sent me as mercy to the whole mankind. Help me spread Islam. Do not oppose me like the apostles of Christ who opposed him.”

The Companions asked, “O Messenger of God! How did apostles oppose Jesus (pbuh)?”

The Messenger of God explained it as follows: “He asked his apostles to help him spread his religions just as I asked you. However, the ones that he sent to the places nearby went there; the ones that he sent to distant places avoided going there. Jesus (pbuh) explained the situation to God and complained about them. Those who avoided going to the places where they were sent turned out to be speaking the language of the nations they would go to overnight. Jesus (pbuh) said to them, ‘This is something that God has made it definite for you and gives great importance. Now go!’ Then, they went.”[ Ibn Hisham, Sirah, Vol. 4, p. 254. ]

Thereupon, the Companions said, “O Messenger of God! We will help you in every issue; Send us wherever you want!”[ Ibn Hisham, Sirah, Vol. 3, p. 507. ]

Who was Sent Where and to Whom?

Thereupon, the Messenger of God sent

Dihyatu’l-Kalbi to Heraklius, the Byzantine Kaiser [ At that period, the king of Byzantine was called Kaiser, the shah of Iran Chosroes, the king of Egypt Pharaoh, the king of Yemen Tubba and the king of Abyssinia Negus. ],

Amr b. Umayya ad-Damri to Asha­ma, the Abyssinian Negus,

Abdullah b. Huzafa to Husraw Parviz, the Chosroes of Iran,

Hatib b. Abi Baltaa to Muqawqis, the Pharaoh of Egypt,

Salit b. Amr to Hawza b. Ali, the governor of Yamama,

Shuja b. Wahb to Mundhir b. Harith b. Abi Sha­mir, the King of Ghassan [ Ibn Hisham, ibid, Vol. 4, p. 254; Ibn Sa’d, Tabaqat, Vol. 1, p. 258; Balazuri, Ansab, Vol. 1, p. 531; Tabari, Tarikh, Vol. 3, p. 84; Ibn Kathir, ibid, Vol. 3, p. 343. ] with the intention of inviting them to Islam.

All of the envoys sent to those countries could speak the languages of the countries they were sent to. The Prophet gave the envoys letters to be given to those kings mentioned above.  

When the Prophet dictated the letters, the Companions told him that kings did not read the letters that did not contain seals. Thereupon, the Messenger of God had a silver ring containing the following words made:

“God Messenger Muhammad”[ Ibn Sa’d, ibid, Vol. 1, p. 258. ]

The Messenger of God wore that ring until he died. After his death, Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Uthman wore it respectively. It was lost when Hazrat Uthman dropped it into Arish Well by mistake. Although all of the water of the well was removed, the ring could not be found.[ Bukhari, Sahih, Vol. 7, p. 54; Muslim, Sahih, Vol. 3, p. 1656. ]

KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE

Kashmir is often called “Paradise on Earth” due to its breathtaking pristine. The region is blessed with lush green valleys, snow-capped mountains, beautiful lakes, & picturesque landscapes that evoke a sense of paradise, making it a popular epithet for Kashmir.  

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions:-

                   Accommodations in the hotels listed or similar.

                   Transportation / Activities Sightseeing as per tour itinerary.

                   Meals – As mentioned in the hotels section.

                   Transportation - Entire round trip journey by Pvt Cab.

                   Shikara Ride for 60 Mins in Dal Lake.

                   All current applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax.

                   All Toll Taxes, Parking Charges & Driver Allowances included

                   All Applicable Taxes are included.

                   24x7 Travel Assistance.

Exclusions:-

                   Air/ Train Fares.

                   Any other item not specified in cost includes.

                   Big / Small Vehicle will be provided as per the group size.

                   Any Kind of Insurance.

                   Garden Entrance fees and guide charges, where ever applicable.

*  Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non alcoholic Beverages, room heaters, boat rides, pony / horse rides, safaris, rafting, skiing skating, cable car/Ropeway rides, helicopter rides, additional sightsee

*  At the time of booking bring Birth Certificate of child traveling below 5 yrs.

*  Book your railway tickets by yourself or contact our railway agent, for more information About train contact us. Book your air tickets early to get early bird discount available on internet.

*  Union Taxi for Sightseeing’s of Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg.

*  Chain Vehicle from Tangmarg to Gulmarg In Winters.

*  UT Kashmir Tour and Travels will not be responsible if the flight is delayed or cancelled.

*  Anything not in inclusions is excluded

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

1 day.  Friday 23rd February, 2024

           Srinagar - Arrival and Sightseeing

On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connectsthe banks of the Jehlum river, local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat garden, Shalimar garden, Chashmashahi, Parimahal, als visit IndiraGandhi Tulip Garden Asia’s largest tulip garden hat will remain open for 01 month only.We will explore the gardens and later drive to the Hotel/HouseBoat. Dinner and Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel / HouseBoat.

2nd days .  Saturday 24th February, 2024

                   Srinagar to Sonamarg - Day Trip 

After breakfast full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonmarg is at 98 kms from Srinagar. We will take about 3 hours toreachSonmarg.Sonmarg is the last stop of Kashmir. From here starts the territory of Ladakh.

Situated at an altitude of 2743 m above sea level, Sonmarg is absolutely truetoitsname,which means 'Meadow of Gold'. The moment you enter Sonmarg, the first thingthatyouwill notice will be the snow-covered mountain that forms the backdrop of the town.

Covered with alpine trees from all sides, Sonmarg has few of the loveliest flower collectionin Jammu and Kashmir. You may take a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier wheresnowremainsround the year. Return to Srinagar by the evening for overnight stay.

3rd day .  Sunday 25th February, 2024

                Srinagar to Gulmarg - Day Trip

After breakfast checkout from hotel proceed to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is one of themostbeautiful resorts in the valley. It is at 52kms from Srinagar. Gulmarg has beenaresortforthe kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir who used to visit frequently. GulmargboastsAsia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stageropewayferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearbyAfarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft). You can also try skiing on your own. Gulmarghasoneofthe best ski slopes in the world and also has highest golf course in the worldwith18holes.Later in the evening return back to Hotel dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar hotel.

4th days .  Monday 26th February, 2024

                  Srinagar to Pahalgam - Transfer and Sightseeing

After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the villageof Bijbeharawhich remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch fromthenationalhighway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. Fromherethe road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing fromtheoppositedirection. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and Visit to Chandanwadi (at your owncost),The snow Point (14 Km) at your own cost or enjoy pony ride at your own cost. Overnightstay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

5th day .   Tuesday 27th February, 2024

     Pahalgam to Srinagar - Sightseeing and Transfer

Morning After breakfast the day is free to explore Lidder valley at your own or you can pick one of the below given options by taking a local cab at your own cost. Option 1. Visit to Aru  which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Option 2. Visit to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. En-route you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley. Option 3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on riverside. Option 4. You can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest and snow-capped mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Later in the evening you will come to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight in Hotel/Houseboat at Srinagar.

6th day .  Wednesday 28th February, 2024

                Srinagar - Departure

"After Breakfast Drive towards Srinagar Airport with Happy Memories From Bhartiya Airways."..

Events 10.1 (before 1950)

331 BC – Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. 366 – Pope Damasus I is consecrated. 959 – Edgar the Peaceful becomes king of all England, in succession to Eadwig. 965 – Pope John XIII is consecrated. 1553 – The coronation of Queen Mary I of England is held at Westminster Abbey. 1588 – The coronation of Shah Abbas I of Persia occurs. 1730 – Ahmed III is forced to abdicate as the Ottoman sultan. 1779 – The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. 1787 – Russians under Alexander Suvorov defeat the Turks at Kinburn. 1791 – First session of the French Legislative Assembly. 1795 – More than a year after the Battle of Sprimont, the Austrian Netherlands (present-day Belgium) are officially annexed by Revolutionary France. 1800 – Via the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain cedes Louisiana to France, which would sell the land to the United States thirty months later. 1814 – The Congress of Vienna opens with the intention of redrawing Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon in the previous spring. 1827 – Russo-Persian War: The Russian army under Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan, ending a millennium of Muslim domination of Armenia. 1829 – The South African College is founded in Cape Town, later separating into the University of Cape Town and the South African College Schools. 1832 – Texian political delegates convene at San Felipe de Austin to petition for changes in the governance of Mexican Texas. 1861 – Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year and remaining in print until the present day. 1887 – Balochistan is conquered by the British Empire. 1890 – Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress. 1891 – Stanford University opens its doors in California, United States. 1898 – The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is founded under the name k.u.k. Exportakademie. 1903 – Baseball: The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series. 1908 – Ford Model T automobiles are offered for sale at a price of US$825. 1910 – A large bomb destroys the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21. 1918 – World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. 1918 – Sayid Abdullah becomes the last Khan of Khiva. 1928 – The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan. 1928 – Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area. 1931 – The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York. 1931 – Clara Campoamor persuades the Constituent Cortes to enfranchise women in Spain's new constitution. 1936 – Spanish Civil War: Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. 1936 – Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat. 1938 – Pursuant to the Munich Agreement signed the day before, Nazi Germany begins the military occupation and annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. 1939 – World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. 1940 – The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic. 1942 – World War II: USS Grouper torpedoes Lisbon Maru, not knowing that she is carrying British prisoners of war from Hong Kong. 1943 – World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. 1946 – Nazi leaders are sentenced at the Nuremberg trials. 1946 – The Daegu October incident occurs in Allied-occupied Korea. 1947 – The North American F-86 Sabre flies for the first time. 1949 – The People's Republic of China is established.

Malaysia, Indonesia boost ties with RM130.14bn commerce quantity increase

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly often known as Jokowi, was granted an viewers with Malaysia’s Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at Istana Negara. Jokowi and his spouse Iriana arrived at 3.35pm to attend a night reception with the King, spending approximately an hour at the palace. The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had been additionally in attendance. Earlier in the day, Jokowi held a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana in Putrajaya. They witnessed the change of a number of agreements signed by representatives of related ministries and businesses from both nations and visited areas across the administrative centre. Jokowi’s visit to Malaysia got here at the invitation of Anwar, following the Prime Minister’s official visit to Indonesia in January. In Shocking , Jokowi made an official visit to Malaysia after being reappointed for a second term in Indonesia’s Presidential Election on April 17, 2019. In 2022, Indonesia was Malaysia’s sixth-largest buying and selling companion and the second-largest throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with a commerce volume of RM130.14 billion (US$31.3 billion). This marked a rise of 36.5% compared to the earlier year’s RM95.31 billion (US$22.9 billion)..

Marcos Jr. Assures Overseas Filipino Workers in Malaysia of Their Rights

  Strengthening Ties and Ensuring Welfare

In an effort to strengthen the bond between the Philippines and Malaysia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Kuala Lumpur and pledged to safeguard the rights and welfare of the nearly one million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) residing in the country. During a gathering with the Filipino community on Tuesday, he emphasized the significance of their contributions and the need to ensure they are well-taken care of, have access to good livelihoods, and are provided with ample opportunities.   Acknowledging the Vital Role of OFWs President Marcos acknowledged the pivotal role played by overseas Filipino workers in fostering positive relations with other countries and upholding the Philippines' reputation abroad. He expressed gratitude for the commendable performance and dedication of OFWs, attributing the continuous improvement of the country's reputation to their hard work and commitment. Be it in Malaysia, the Middle East, Europe, America, or anywhere else across the globe, the President recognized the impact of their efforts on enhancing the Philippines' image internationally.   Assurances and Commitment Ensuring the welfare and interests of overseas Filipinos is a top priority for President Marcos's administration. He reassured the Filipino community in Malaysia that his government would address their concerns and protect their rights. Highlighting the substantial remittances from OFWs, he also acknowledged their significant role in contributing to the economic growth of both the host countries and the Philippines.   Focused Plans for the Future President Marcos emphasized the administration's dedication to implementing key plans to further the country's progress. This includes attracting foreign investments, controlling inflation, and enhancing agricultural productivity to ensure food security. He stressed the importance of large-scale investments and conveyed his message to potential investors worldwide, assuring them of the Philippines' stable and welcoming environment for investment.  

State Visit Agenda

During his state visit to Malaysia, President Marcos engaged in several significant activities to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues of cooperation.  

Meeting with Malaysian Royalty and Leaders

President Marcos had a royal audience with King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, signifying the cordial relations between the two nations. He also held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss potential areas of synergy and promote people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and Malaysia.  

Advancing Agriculture, Tourism, and Digital Economy

One of the primary objectives of President Marcos's visit was to advance cooperation in key sectors. He emphasized the potential for growth in agriculture, tourism, and digital economic collaboration between the two countries, envisioning mutual benefits from such partnerships.   Engaging with the Business Community During his visit, President Marcos also actively engaged with members of the Malaysian business community, fostering meaningful connections to promote lucrative trade and investment opportunities between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. In conclusion, President Marcos Jr.'s visit to Malaysia has reinforced the importance of strong ties between the Philippines and Malaysia. His commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers and promoting bilateral cooperation in various sectors bodes well for the future of both nations. As he returns home, the hope is that his visit will serve as a stepping stone for even more fruitful relations between the two countries in the years to come.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

Garden To Visit In Srinagar 2023 | Ahanger HOBO

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1 Pari Mahal “Palace of the Fairies”

The most beautiful of Kashmir's present-day gardens for the gorgeous view that takes over Dal Lake and surrounds it. A pleasant one-hour walk from the botanical garden that lies just off Boulevard Road. Pari Mahal was created by the philosopher Prince Dara Shikooh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jehan (who also commissioned Akhund Mullah). Dara Shikooh was obsessed with the idea of the similarities between Hinduism and Islam, "the meeting place of two oceans", he called it. He believed in the unity of being and of religion stating that Hinduism and Islam were twins, "hairs on the same head" and that there was no essential disagreement on the nature of their understanding of God. This tolerant attitude was to cost Dara his crown. This garden was not for temporal pleasure alone but as a place for learning, he built it for his tutor Akhund Mullah Shah so he could hold discussions with religious divines of all faiths. On the grounds, there was a school for Sufism and one for Astrology. 

2 Shalimar Garden “The Garden of Love)”

In the old days, Shalimar was a villa built in the 2nd Century where one Kashmiri King Pravarasena II used to stay when he went to visit his guru at Harwan. Praversena II founded the city of Srinagar and ruled Kashmir from 79 AD to 139 AD. After his reign, it fell into ruin, but the village there kept the name, Shalimar. In 1619 the sensualist Emperor Jehangir ordered a garden to be laid out at this spot for his love, Nur Jehan "light of the world". It is said that Emperor Jehangir and his wife Nur Jahan were so enamored of Kashmir that during summer they moved to Srinagar with their full court entourage from Delhi. Shalimar Bagh was their imperial summer residence and the Royal Court. They crossed the arduous snowy passes of the Pir Panjal mountain range on elephants to reach Srinagar.

3 Nishat Garden” The Garden of Pleasure”

In l633 by the brother of NurJehan, Asaf Khan invited his brother-in-law Emperor Jehangir to a fancy banquet to be held in the marble pavilion of the garden. The emperor became jealous of the beauty of the garden and ordered the water supply to be cut off. One by one the fountains went dry and the garden beds began to wilt and die. The loyal gardener could not bear to see his master and his beautiful flowers so dejected and secretly turned the water supply back on. Furious, Jehangir sent for the gardener. The gardener stood stoically for his actions, saying he simply could not bear to see such beauty die. The courage of the gardener struck an attender chord in his heart. Once upon a time, Emperor Jahangir loved a gardener's daughter, Anarkali, who was courageous enough to stand up to his father and defend her love. He, therefore, restored the water supply from the same stream that fed his own royal garden, Shalimar.

4 Cheshma Shahi Garden “The Royal Spring”

This was built by Shah Jahan (Emperor Jahangir's son) in l642. It's known as “Royal Spring' due to the mineral-rich spring water that feeds the watercourses. The source of this water emerges within a pavilion at the top of the garden. Many visitors to these gardens believe in the healing properties of this water and come here to the source to drink.

5 Nasim Bagh Garden

Nasim Bagh (Garden of the Morning Breeze) is Open every day during university hours, free. This garden was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar The Great' who conquered Kashmir in 1586. It is a veritable forest of Chinars 1200Chinars were laid out at the time-located at what is now the University of Kashmir. When visiting the shrine at Hazratbal take a stroll through the markets toward the university, walk around until you hit the Zain-ud-Din Memorial gate (opposite the brightly colored blue and white tomb of former chief minister Sheikh Abdullah 'the Lion of Kashmir) and reveal in the beauty of so many majestic trees in one place. If you happen to be in Srinagar in autumn, be sure to put in a visit here, the myriad shades of red and orange leaves of so many trees in one place is an effect like wildfire. 

6 Harwan Garden

Harwan Garden is not a garden created by the ubiquitous Mughals, but it is a relaxing place to visit and drop your feet in the cool water on a hot summer's day. There is a stream running through the middle and massive trees under which you can sip cool beverages. You can reach here after visiting the Harwan archaeological site. 

7 Badam Bagh Garden “Almond Garden”

  Also known as Bagi-Waris Khan. A Secret of the Srinagar locals, BadamBagh is another beautiful Kashmiri Garden although not built nor modeled on the Mughal style. It is located in the old city in the locality of Kathi Darwaza Hawal near the Psychiatric hospital. Filled with rows of beautiful almond trees and flower-filled beds, it is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the sweet air of Kashmir. A trip to this garden can be coupled with a visit to the small and peaceful Tibetan Muslim colony of Hawal, a troll through the old city, or a visit to the Shia religious places and artisans near Alamgiri Bazaar.

8 Botanical Garden 

These gardens lay at the foot of the Pari Mahal Mughal garden. The botanical garden has a pleasing water feature and is spacious and bright. You will always find couples here in the secret tete-a-tete. This garden has thousands of tree species and has a big artificial lake too.  

9 Nehru Park Dal Gate 

Nehru Park is located inside The famous Dal lake in the name of pandit Jawahar lal Nehru who was the first Prime minister of India. This park is on a small round shaped island just beside the famous Boulevard dal gate road, Nehru park has a swimming pool, & Pool has Dal Lake itself its water source. Nowadays authorities do not allow anyone to swim, (As it is not safe for swimming as well as this location is a public place. This place has boating facilities (Shikaras) to reach and a small park for picnics, there is a restaurant where you could buy & enjoy meals on order. Boulevard road is one of the busiest roads in the Kashmir valley. On its bank, there are plenty of hotels where a traveler or a guest makes his/her stay & most hotels are 3 Star category, and a few 4 Star. On another side of the road there are many Ghats (Stands for Shikaras) waiting for you to enjoy a shikara ride & best time is sunrise/sunset which adds beauty to dal lake. Coordinates: 34°5'24"N 74°50'44"E.

10 Tulip Garden Srinagar

Kashmir Tulip Garden is called “Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden”, Erlier Model Floriculture Center Kashmir, and it is a tulip garden located in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. It is the largest tulip garden in the Asia continent and has spread over an area of about 74 acres of land. It is situated under the foot side of the Zabarwan range of mountains, built on a sloping ground in a terraced fashion consisting of seven terraces if you manage to go up, then you would be able to see the Dal Lake view. It was opened in the year 2007 to boost floriculture tourism in the Kashmir Valley. earlier it was called Siraj Bagh. Around more than a million million tulip bulbs get cultivated every year, all in different colors, like (Pink, Violet, White, Yellow, Red, and many more) Besides tulips, there are many varieties of flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, and ranunculus which were brought from Holland. The tulip garden is home to around 68 varieties of tulips. The tulip festival is celebrated in the month of April every year, This year 2023 it has been opened before its time (on 19 Mar). The Tulip festival is an annual Spring festival to increase tourism by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Sumaira FH Published March 03, 2023 | 01:15 AM ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 03rd Mar, 2023) King of Malaysia His Majesty Al Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah left the UAE after a visit that extended for several days. The Malaysian King was seen off at the Presidential… King Of Malaysia Leaves UAE — News stories

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31 May 2023: King Abdullah II received Al Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia, who is currently visiting the Kingdom to attend Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding.

Talks during the meeting stressed the “deep-rooted” relations between the both countries and their people, and both parties’ keenness to expand cooperation and continue to coordinate on issues of mutual interest to serve the interests of both counties and Islamic nations, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Discussions, held in the presence of Prince Ali, also went over efforts exerted by Jordan, under the Hashemite custodianship, in protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The meeting also touched on the latest regional and international developments, mainly those pertaining to the Palestinian issue and endeavours to reach political solutions to crises in the region.

An official reception was held for the King of Malaysia. (Source: Petra)

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Police Detained A Man For Threats Against King

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The police say it detained a man after it was claimed that he threatened Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah regarding the choice of prime minister in the wake of the hung Parliament that followed the 15th general elections. Police Detained A Man Arjunaidi Mohamed, the chief of Selangor’s police, said that at 10.52 p.m. on Nov. 21, authorities received a report that the…

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