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Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Auto Museum, QA host winners of Shell Eco-marathon
Tribune News Network Doha The champions of the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2025 were treated to an unforgettable experience in Qatar as part of their grand prize, celebrating their innovation, teamwork, and commitment to sustainable mobility. As strategic partner for Shell Eco-marathon in Qatar, Qatar Museums gave the winning team from Indonesia a private tour of the iconic Qatar National Museum, immersing themselves in the rich history, culture and heritage of Qatar. From ancient artifacts to futuristic exhibits, the museum offered a compelling narrative of the nation's journey. Accompanied by members of the Qatar Auto Museum, they also got a glimpse of this upcoming state-of-the-art museum that will explore the past, present and future of the automobile industry, as well as the museum's current exhibition: Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar. As part of Qatar Airways' partnership with Shell, and its sponsorship of the Shell Eco-marathon winning prize, Qatar Airways (QA) gave the students exclusive access to their world class flight simulator, where they stepped into the cockpit of its aircraft simulators. Guided by professional pilots, the students experienced the thrill and precision of aviation, gaining insights into the advanced technology and training that powers the world's best airline. The 2025 edition of the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East Shell Eco-marathon event was proudly hosted in Qatar under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in collaboration with Qatar Auto Museum, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering innovation, education, and environmental stewardship. Norman Koch, Global General Manager of Shell Eco-marathon, remarked: 'This experience is about more than just rewarding technical excellence. It's about inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators by connecting them with world-class experiences that broaden their horizons and fuel their passion for sustainable progress.'
North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Lovehoney launches new book club
Lovehoney has launched Between the Sheets: A Smut Book Club after a study this year found that searches for 'smut books' rose by 78% between May 2023 and May 2024; and one series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (widely referred to as ACOTAR), was a huge driving force. #SmutTok now makes up 3% of the #BookTok universe. On TikTok, the hashtag #Smutbook has had 68,000 posts, whilst #Spicybooks has had over 1.1 million posts. Between the Sheets is a safe space to chat, share, and connect with fellow smut-lovers serving up reads from trending genres. To celebrate the launch, Lovehoney is giving away 100 curated bundles featuring a bestselling smut novel and a toy. The first 100 sign-ups to 'Between the Sheets' book club forum will be in with a chance of winning one. Lovehoney's sex & relationship expert, Annabelle Knight, said: "Erotica has a unique power - it opens the door to discovering what truly excites you, in a way that feels personal and empowering. As smut books continue to rise in popularity online, they're helping people uncover more about their desires, boundaries, and turn-ons - often for the first time, and can enhance solo pleasure or intimacy with a partner. Between the Sheets is about creating a space where people can explore their fantasies, spark new conversations around pleasure, and feel confident embracing their desires.'
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lovehoney launches new book club
Lovehoney has launched Between the Sheets: A Smut Book Club after a study this year found that searches for 'smut books' rose by 78% between May 2023 and May 2024; and one series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (widely referred to as ACOTAR), was a huge driving force. #SmutTok now makes up 3% of the #BookTok universe. On TikTok, the hashtag #Smutbook has had 68,000 posts, whilst #Spicybooks has had over 1.1 million posts. Between the Sheets is a safe space to chat, share, and connect with fellow smut-lovers serving up reads from trending genres. To celebrate the launch, Lovehoney is giving away 100 curated bundles featuring a bestselling smut novel and a toy. The first 100 sign-ups to 'Between the Sheets' book club forum will be in with a chance of winning one. Lovehoney's sex & relationship expert, Annabelle Knight, said: "Erotica has a unique power - it opens the door to discovering what truly excites you, in a way that feels personal and empowering. As smut books continue to rise in popularity online, they're helping people uncover more about their desires, boundaries, and turn-ons - often for the first time, and can enhance solo pleasure or intimacy with a partner. Between the Sheets is about creating a space where people can explore their fantasies, spark new conversations around pleasure, and feel confident embracing their desires.' For more information visit: Between The Sheets: Where Pleasure Meets Page-turners
Arab News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Kef Hayyak? Seeing Saudi neighborhoods through the eyes of emerging filmmakers
JEDDAH: Eighteen aspiring filmmakers have taken to the streets of their neighborhoods armed with nothing but their phones and a vision for the grassroots documentary challenge, 'Kef Hayyak?' The project, initiated by Art Jameel in collaboration with the Red Sea International Film Festival, invited participants to reflect the spirit of their communities in short documentaries. Months after the February 2025 open call, the winners have been announced, and their films will premiere as part of the Red Sea Documentary Days this May at Hayy Cinema. A post shared by Hayy Cinema | سينما حي (@hayycinema) The program, which began as a concept in 2021 and has since grown into an annual platform, continues to break down barriers in filmmaking by expanding access to wider creative communities across Saudi Arabia. For the first time, the 2025 event also welcomed participants from Makkah, with one of the city's filmmakers making it to the jury-selected top three. The initiative culminates in a public screening at Hayy Cinema, featuring the three jury-selected winners — Eyad Al-Zahrani's 'Between,' Asia Lajam & Nad's 'A World Between Buildings,' and Alisha Khan's 'Nam Ghar, Jeddah' — alongside two audience favorites, 'Hay Alakaber' by Amal Al-Zahrani and Othoub Al-Bedaiwi, and 'From the Olives to the Sea' by Haya Al-Bhaisi and Mohammed Khalid. A jury, comprising head of Hayy Cinema, Zohra Ait El-Jamar, director and actress, Fatima Al-Banawi, and director and actress, Ophelie Legris — evaluated the films based on creativity, relevance and narrative strength. El-Jamar told Arab News: ''Kef Hayyak?' draws its essence from the name of Hayy Jameel and reflects our ongoing mission to connect with new audiences in meaningful ways. The project was first imagined in 2021, and after the success of its first edition, it has grown into an annual platform that empowers emerging filmmakers. 'Through this short documentary film competition, we invite aspiring talents to explore their neighborhoods using just their phones. I created the concept with the vision of breaking down barriers in filmmaking and expanding access to a wider creative community. It's also a powerful way to document the ever-changing urban fabric of Jeddah — and now Makkah. 'We see this as a powerful launchpad for emerging talent, and we're actively working to expand the program with deeper mentorship and professional opportunities in the years to come,' she added. Audience Choice Award winner, Al-Zahrani, who hails from Makkah, said: 'The movie covers a neighborhood that lacks identity and how it affects me and the residents in our day-to-day lives. Winning was such a heartwarming experience, seeing my work acknowledged and the story of my people and neighborhood embraced and loved. I plan to keep improving my documentary skills and hope to release a movie about a lawyer later this year.' Khan's winning documentary explores the Musrefah neighborhood of Jeddah and its vibrant Desi (Pakistani and Indian) community. 'My film 'Naam Ghar, Jeddah' is a documentary film which acts as a time capsule for me to look back on not only my neighborhood but the people living in it, especially the often-overlooked Desi community in Jeddah, where even the people themselves think the outer world is not interested in them,' Khan said. 'It aims to explore their dreams, identities and quiet resilience through simple, human questions, like what is your favorite color or what gives you happiness.' Khan believes in the power of cinema to humanize and connect communities, emphasizing how platforms such as Hayy Jameel empower storytellers like herself. Her goal is to keep documenting life in Jeddah, capturing its present for future generations. Al-Bhaisi told Arab News: ''From the Olives to the Sea' is a short documentary that explores the contrast and emotional connection between two places — Jeddah, where I feel a deep sense of belonging, and Gaza, the place I'm originally from but never fully connected with. 'Winning the Audience Choice Award honestly means the world to us. It shows that people connected with our story, and that's all we ever wanted — to be heard, and to make others feel something real.'
The Sun
29-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
I had sex with ex during rough patch with my boyfriend – and now I don't know who to choose
DEAR DEIDRE: I MOVED in with my parents to give me and my boyfriend some space to think about our relationship – but it's gone pear-shaped after I hooked up with an ex. Now my head's in a mess and I don't know whether to stay with my current guy or try again with my former partner, who I have never stopped loving. I have been with my fella for four years. We're both 31 and were going through a rough patch, so agreed to take a break. I went to my mum and dad's while he stayed in our flat. During that time, an ex who I dated in my teens messaged me on Instagram. He's 33 and was asking what I was up to. As soon as I saw his name, my heart skipped a beat. I'd cried a year earlier when I'd seen on his social media that he was with somebody and they had a little boy. I didn't answer him, out of courtesy to my boyfriend, but then I ran into him in town. He seemed genuinely pleased to see me. He said he was single. After apologising for hurting me previously, he persuaded me to have a drink with him. We went out together again two nights later. All my feelings came flooding back. On our third date, we had sex. I began to see a future with him but, around the time of his son's birthday, he started ghosting me. I called him out on it and he admitted going to see his ex and their son and staying the night on the sofa. He said nothing happened. He sees a future with me, but my current boyfriend is trying so hard to make it up to me. I don't know who to choose. DEIDRE SAYS: Maybe your ex has changed, but for this to go ahead, you must accept that he's a father with responsibilities. His son and the mother of his child will always factor in his life. Are you prepared to take on this ready-made family? You agreed with your boyfriend to have a break, but didn't discuss whether you could sleep with other people. He deserved better than you cheating. If you'd learnt from it and were full of remorse, that would be something. But you're shrugging it off as if sex with someone else is expected while spending time apart. My support pack Torn Between Two Men may help you decide. I FEAR SON IS DEPRESSED AS HE CRIES ABOUT DEATH DEAR DEIDRE: MY son has everything a young man of his age could wish for but he constantly cries when he thinks about death. I'm his mum and I'm so worried. He's 22 and has a good job doing computer programming. He's got a lovely girlfriend who's 20. I've talked to him about what is bothering him and he says he just feels low and keeps thinking about his nan, who died three years ago. He's preoccupied with how long we are all going to live for. I don't know where this has come from. I live with depression. It comes and goes but it is managed well with medication. I'm concerned he may also have depression but I don't want him on medication at his age. If he was close to his nan and has not come to terms with losing her, this could be a way of him showing his grief. DEIDRE SAYS: Encourage him to find some support through The Mix ( 0808 808 4994), which has a free confidential helpline for young people as well as free in-house telephone counselling. If he still feels low, do ask him to talk to his doctor. Even young children can have depression so it is important that he finds support, even if it is a case of him being on medication to help. My support pack Bereavement explains the different stages of grief we can go through after losing somebody. WIFE'S BROTHER IS AWFUL LODGER DEAR DEIDRE: WE had to let my brother-in-law move in with us when his wife threw him out. We could hardly make him homeless. He's been with us for three months and he's driving me mad. Even my teenage kids don't want to socialise with him because he smells. I'm a man of 52 and my wife is 50. My brother-in-law is 55. I'm not sure why his marriage broke down, but I've got a good idea – he never shuts up! I get in from work and he talks at me until dinner, then he drones on over any TV programme I want to watch. The council have said it's going to be at least eight months before he has any hope of getting a flat. He's never worked, so he can't afford a private rental. DEIDRE SAYS: You're not responsible for him but, if he is going to live with you for any length of time, you need some house rules in place for the sake of your own mental health. Spell it out to him that you're happy for him to stay for a while, but that unless there's a reason why he can't work, he should start to look for a job. If he can't find one, then he should volunteer. My support pack Standing Up For Yourself will help you to speak kindly but firmly about your need for down-time in the evenings, his need for regular showers – and a new purpose in life. Otherwise, he will have to find somewhere else to stay. I MESSED UP AND FAMILY HAS LEFT DEAR DEIDRE: MY ex-wife has moved on with somebody else and I'm heartbroken. I'd never been with anyone for longer than a few months before but my wife was different. I'm 41 and she's 39. We were together for ten years and had three kids, but I got into a mess with money and she found out. I lied to her and as far as she was concerned, the trust had gone. She refused to have counselling and said we were through. I was happy and loved our little family. Even though we'd split up, we'd still do things together, like taking the kids out, because we were still in our marital home. But when my father died in India, I had to go and help with the funeral. While I was gone, my ex-wife was offered a house to rent so she moved out, taking the kids with her. We were still texting one another every day but then I found out she was seeing another guy. I am so upset, I can't bear to talk to her any more. Now I'm trying to pay the mortgage for a house which has too many memories for me. I miss her and I miss the kids. DEIDRE SAYS: It's natural to feel this way. You're grieving the loss of your family life. Her moving out may be the best thing for you though. Living together was keeping you stuck in the relationship and, most importantly, was probably damaging for your children. If you're worried about money and the house is too much, consider selling it and making a fresh start. Talk to StepChange ( 0800 138 1111) about any financial worries. There is no reason why you can't still be a good father. The organisation Both Parents Matter ( 0300 0300 363) is there for emotional support. My support pack Moving On will help you, too.
