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Nidal (in Arabic نضال meaning warrior in Arabic) is a given name in Arabic. It may refer to: * Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar (born 1956), Syrian politician and government minister * Abou Nidal, Côte d'Ivoirian singer *Umm Nidal (1948–2013), Palestinian politician * Abu Nidal (1937–2002), founder of the militant Palestinian splinter group Fatah – The Revolutionary Council People with the given name *Nidal Algafari (born 1965), Bulgaria-based director *Nidal A. Ayyad, one of the convicted perpetrators of 1993 World Trade Center bombing *Nidal Baba Nidal Baba (born August 16, 1972 in Humble, Texas) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who was a member of the U.S. U-16 national team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He also played three games with the MetroStars during the 1996 M ... (born 1972), U.S. football (soccer) player / midfielder * Nidal Fat'hi Rabah Farahat (1971–2003), creator of the Qassam rocket * Nidal Malik Hasan (born 1970), former US Army majo ...
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Arabic Language
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is the language of literature, official documents, and formal written m ...
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Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ...
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Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar
Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar ( ar, محمد نضال الشعار) (born 1956) was Minister of Economy and Trade for Syria, He left the Syrian Cabinet in June 2012. Early life, education and career Al-Shaar was born in the Aleppo in 1956. He earned a B.A. degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Aleppo in 1980, and a Ph.D. in economics from the George Washington University. From 1996 to 2001 he was a professor in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Aleppo. See also *Cabinet of Syria References Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar ''SANA Sana may refer to: Places * Sanaa, the capital of Yemen * Sana (river), a river in Bosnia and Herzegovina * Sana, Bhutan, a town in Bhutan * Sana, Haute-Garonne, a commune in France * Sana, Iran, a village in Iran * Sana, Mali, a commune in M ...''Biography of the new Syrian government 2011 - the names and lives of government ministers '' Syria FM'', 17 April 2011 External linksGeneral Foreign ...
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Abou Nidal
Abou Nidal de Genève is the stage name of Aboubakar Doumbia born on December 29, 1974, in Divo (Ivory Coast), Ivorian composer, performer and producer. His pseudonym is linked to the fact that he lived for many years in Geneva, Switzerland. His nickname is also Wara Boss in reference to the Wara Tour. In 2002, seven young Ivorian artists residing in France, led by Douk Saga, created La Jet7 (of Paris), a group at the origin of coupé-décalé. At that time, Abou Nidal, lives in Geneva (Switzerland) and is part of the first generation of creators of this musical movement. At the end of 2006 he released his first solo song in Abidjan (Ivory Coast), “La chaussure qui parle Coupé-décalé singers are above all creators of concepts. That's why Abou Nidal's songs always carry a message. Thus, "La chaussure qui parle" (inspired by flamenco, Spanish dance), "C'est le moment" (glorifies the important moments of life), "Dialogue direct" (encourages exchange), "Le moussement final" (wh ...
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Umm Nidal
Maryam Mohammad Yousif Farhat ( ar, مريم محمد يوسف فرحات), or Mariam Farahat (24 December 1949 – 17 March 2013), popularly known as Umm Nidal ( ar, أم نضال), "the mother of Nidal", or "''Khansa of Palestine''" ( ar, خنساء فلسطين), was a Palestinian politician, member of parliament in the Palestinian Legislative Council, and one of Hamas' candidates elected in the 2006 Palestinian legislative election. The word "''Nidal''" in Arabic is a term, meaning "struggle", "effort" or "work". She was one of the prominent Islamist female leaders in Palestine. Early life She was born in Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza City on 24 December 1949. Khansa of Palestine She became known as "''Khansa of Palestine''" ( ar, خنساء فلسطين), the nickname came from Al-Khansa (one of the companions of prophet Muhammad), all four of whose sons were killed in the Battle of Qadisiyah. ''Umm Nidal'' got this title because of her great sacrifices - as in the ...
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Abu Nidal
Sabri Khalil al-Banna (May 1937 – 16 August 2002), known by his ''nom de guerre'' Abu Nidal, was the founder of Fatah: The Revolutionary Council, a militant Palestinians, Palestinian splinter group more commonly known as the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO).Yossi Melman, Melman, Yossi (1987) [1986]. ''The Master Terrorist: The True Story Behind Abu Nidal''. Sidgwick & Jackson, 213. At the height of its militancy in the 1970s and 1980s, the ANO was widely regarded as the most ruthless of the Palestinian groups.Randal, Jonathan C. (10 June 1990)"Abu Nidal Battles Dissidents" ''The Washington Post''.Partrick, Neil (2015) [1997]. "Abu Nidal", in Martha Crenshaw and John Pimlott (eds.), ''International Encyclopedia of Terrorism''. London: Routledge, 326–327. Abu Nidal ("father of struggle")As'ad AbuKhalil, AbuKhalil, As'ad; Fischbach, Michael R. (2005) [2000]. "Biography of Abu Nidal – Sabri al-Bana", in Philip Mattar (ed.). ''Encyclopedia of the Palestinians'' (11–13)11 M ...
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Nidal Algafari
Nidal Algafari ( bg, Нидал Алгафари, ar, نضال الغفاري; born December 18, 1965) is a Bulgarian director, former executive director of the Bulgarian National Television and political PR of Arab descent. He is a NATFIZ graduate. His father is Syrian, and his mother is BulgariaHe is married to Madlen Algafari, with whom they have a son and a daughter Author and director of the student-run TV program ''Ku-Ku''. Chief editor of 'Show and entertainment programs' for BNT. Director of a feature film 'La donna e mobile'. Producer and director of TV broadcasts 'Nablyudatel' ( bg, Наблюдател, literally 'Observer') and 'Anonsi' ( bg, Анонси, ''Future events'' or ''Announcements''). Nidal Algafari is director of the documentary film 'Syria - history and legends'. From June 2002 to May 2004 he was the executive director of the Bulgarian National Television The Bulgarian National Television ( Bulgarian: Българска национална теле ...
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Nidal A
Nidal (in Arabic نضال meaning warrior in Arabic) is a given name in Arabic. It may refer to: *Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar (born 1956), Syrian politician and government minister *Abou Nidal, Côte d'Ivoirian singer *Umm Nidal (1948–2013), Palestinian politician *Abu Nidal (1937–2002), founder of the militant Palestinian splinter group Fatah – The Revolutionary Council People with the given name *Nidal Algafari (born 1965), Bulgaria-based director * Nidal A. Ayyad, one of the convicted perpetrators of 1993 World Trade Center bombing *Nidal Baba (born 1972), U.S. football (soccer) player / midfielder *Nidal Fat'hi Rabah Farahat (1971–2003), creator of the Qassam rocket *Nidal Malik Hasan Nidal (in Arabic نضال meaning warrior in Arabic) is a given name in Arabic. It may refer to: * Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar (born 1956), Syrian politician and government minister *Abou Nidal, Côte d'Ivoirian singer * Umm Nidal (1948–2013), Palest ...
(born 1970), former US Army major w ...
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Nidal Baba
Nidal Baba (born August 16, 1972 in Humble, Texas) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who was a member of the U.S. U-16 national team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He also played three games with the MetroStars during the 1996 Major League Soccer season. Baba attended Humble High School where he was a two-time Parade Magazine High School All American soccer player. In 1989, he was a member of the U.S. U-16 national team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship. His brother, Imad, scored the winning goal as the U.S. defeated Brazil, the team finished group play with a 1-1-1 record, and failed to qualify for the second round. He went on to play several games that fall with the U.S. U-20 national team. He then attended Clemson University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1994. He finished his career with 13 goals and 17 assists. On February 7, 1996, the MetroStars selected Baba in the 14th round (139th overall) in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Pla ...
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Nidal Fat'hi Rabah Farahat
''Nidal Fat’hi Rabah Farahat ( ar, نضال فتحي رباح فرحات, ) (8 April 197116 February 2003) created the Qassam rocket, a homemade weapon produced by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. After the Intifada, Farahat was arrested following the death of senior Hamas militant Imad Aqel. After spending three years in Israeli detention, he returned to Gaza. At the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, in 2000, Farahat officially joined the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades and soon became an active member in the organization, planning and carrying out numerous operations including mortar attacks on Jewish settlements in the Gaza strip. In 2001, Farahat, after several months of work, produced the first prototype for the Qassam rocket and presented it to Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades leaders Salah Shahade and Adnan al-Ghoul. Together with al-Ghoul, Farahat then worked on developing a better version of the Qassam, the "Qassam 2". Hamas militants used the Qassam 2 extensively afte ...
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