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Saif Almurayati
Saif ( ar, سيف, links=no) is an Arabic name that means ''sword'' or ''scimitar''. also, it means the protector of something''. Saif , SAIF, or Seif may also refer to: Military *Arab sword, an Arabian sword of pre-Islamic origin *Scimitar, a curved sword associated with Middle Eastern, South Asian, or North African cultures Science and technology * HL7 Services Aware Interoperability Framework * Seif dune, a type of sand dune * Spatial Archive and Interchange Format Organizations * Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance * Social Enterprise Investment Fund * State Accident Insurance Fund Given name * Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood actor * Saif al-Adel, Egyptian al-Qaeda member * Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan politician Muammar Gadaffi * Saif al-Arab Gaddafi, son of former Libyan politician Muammar Gadaffi * Saif Saaeed Shaheen (born 1982), steeplechase runner * Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a politician from the United Arab Emirates * Saif bin Sultan, Imam of the Ibadi s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arab Sword
The Saif ( ar, سيف), sometimes called a shamshir, depending on the era, has its origins in Arabia prior to the 7th century. Not much is known about this particular weapon, other than what Al-Kindi wrote in his treatise ''On Swords'' in the 9th century. Description In the article, "Introduction to the Study of Islamic Arms and Armour" by Dr. A. Rahman Zaky, he writes about the Saif as "An Arab sword, itha rather broad-blade and sometimes with a peculiarly hooked pommel. The size varies greatly. It is found in most countries in which the Arabs have lived, and each has its own variety. Early Arab chroniclers used to mention two kinds of swords: Saif Anith, which was made of iron, and Saif Fulath or Muzakka, which was made of steel." Etymology Mostly the word "Saif" is an Arab common word for a sword, and it does not refer to a certain type. The term Xiphos, which is Greek for double-edged straight sword, can have a certain connection to the term saif. Anatomy The handle is re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saïf Ghezal
Saïf Ghezal ( ar, سيف غزال; born 30 June 1981 in M'saken) is a retired Tunisian footballer and current manager of Stade Gabèsien. Career Ghezal previously played for Étoile Sportive du Sahel, and participated at the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. He joined than in summer 2008 from Étoile Sportive du Sahel to Swiss club BSC Young Boys and then left Ghezal his club to sign for Al-Ahli Jeddah on 29 December 2009. International career Ghezal has played for the senior Tunisia national football team during qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Coaching career On 5 February 2020, Ghezal was appointed manager of ES Beni-Khalled Étoile sportive de Béni-Khalled ( ar, النجم الرياضي ببني خلاد) is a Tunisian football club, based in the city of Béni Khalled in northeast Tunisia, on the south coast near to the Cap Bon peninsula. Managers *Abderraz .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saiph
Saiph , designation Kappa Orionis (κ Orionis, abbreviated Kappa Ori, κ Ori) and 53 Orionis (53 Ori), is the sixth-brightest star in the constellation of Orion. Of the four bright stars that compose Orion's main quadrangle, it is the star at the south-eastern corner. A northern-hemisphere observer facing south would see it at the lower left of Orion, and a southern-hemisphere observer facing north would see it at the upper right. Parallax measurements yield an estimated distance of from the Sun, which is about the same as Betelgeuse. It is smaller, less luminous but hotter at its surface than Rigel with an apparent visual magnitude of 2.1. The luminosity of this star changes slightly, varying by 0.04 magnitudes. Nomenclature ''Kappa Orionis'' is the star's Bayer designation and ''53 Orionis'' its Flamsteed designation. The traditional name ''Saiph'' is from the Arabic ''saif al jabbar'', 'سیف الجبّار' literally '' saif of the giant''. This name was originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Corner Shop Show Characters
This article is a list of fictional characters who are featured in British web series ''Corner Shop Show''. Main characters * Islah Abdur-Rahman as Malik Begum (also plays the Corner Shop cash machine): The Corner Shop manager. A college drop out & an ex-road man, Malik has a lot of responsibility since his father left him in charge. His arrogance proves he has a lot to learn, but with the best intentions he's full of creative ideas for the business. *Michael Truong as Tony Chang (also plays Jason Duong): Corner Shop salesman. Supposedly moved to the UK from China around 1989. After losing his Chinese take-away store, Chang Noodles, he offered his services to work at the Corner Shop instead. His history is shrouded in mysteries about a Martial Arts cult & stories of working in a rice farm in his village Recurring characters *Sheplo Mozomil as Riaz: University student who volunteers at the Corner Shop *Ali Shahalom as Saleem Akbar Choudhury Shamsul Haque: Visitor from Bangladesh wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Sa'if Center
ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. Umar was a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was also an expert Muslim jurist known for his pious and just nature, which earned him the epithet ''al-Fārūq'' ("the one who distinguishes (between right and wrong)"). Umar initially opposed Muhammad, his distant Qurayshite kinsman and later son-in-law. Following his conversion to Islam in 616, he became the first Muslim to openly pray at the Kaaba. Umar participated in almost all battles and expeditions under Muhammad, who bestowed the title ''al-Fārūq'' ('the Distinguisher') upon Umar, for his judgements. After Muhammad's death in June 632, Umar pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr () as the first caliph and served as the closest adviser t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saif, Iran (other)
Seyf ( fa, سيف), also rendered as Saif or Sef, may refer to: * Deh-e Seyf Deh-e Seyf ( fa, ده سيف, also romanized as Deh Saif and Deh Seyf; also known as Seyf) is a village in Takab Rural District (Kerman Province), Takab Rural District, Shahdad District, Kerman County, Kerman Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its ..., Kerman Province * Seyf, Rafsanjan, Kerman Province * Seyf-e Olya, Kurdistan Province * Seyf-e Sofla, Kurdistan Province {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiollah Seif
Valiollah Seif ( fa, ولیالله سیف, born 1 January 1952) is an Iranian banker. He was the governor of the Central Bank of Iran from 2013 until 2018. Early life Seif was born on 1 January 1952 in Nahavnd. He gained his Bsc. and Msc. from Petroleum University of Technology (former N.I.O.C. school of Accounting and Finance) and his Ph.D. from Allameh Tabatabaei University in Accounting. He is currently a professor at the Allameh University. Career He was CEO and chairman of some private banks in Iran, Mellat Bank (1990–1992), Saderat Bank (1992–1995), Sepah Bank (1995–2000), Future Bank of Bahrain (2001–2003) and Karafarin Bank (2010–2013). He was also governor of National Bank of Iran from 2003 to 2007. He was nominated as governor of Central Bank of Iran by the bank's board of directors and was accepted by President Hassan Rouhani. He was officially appointed on 2 September 2013 and quickly hinted that interest rates should rise in order to control infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umar Saif
Umar Saif ( ur, ; born 1979) is a Pakistani computer scientist and academic. He is currently serving as CEO of SurveyAuto, Chief Digital Officer of the Jang Group and the Chief Investment Officer of Khudi Ventures. He is also serving as an advisor to the United Nations Development Programme in Pakistan. After studying computer science at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Saif received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge at the age of 22. He then moved to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he did his postdoc. He returned to Pakistan in 2005 and joined LUMS where he taught as an associate professor of computer science between 2006 and 2013. In 2011, Saif was appointed as chairman of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and also became a cabinet member in Government of Punjab. During his tenure as Chair of PITB between 2011 and 2018, he founded Pakistan's first technology incubator, Plan 9 and carried out more than 300 projects. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mostafa Elwi Saif
Mostafa Elwi Mohamed Saif (Arabic: مصطفى علوى محمد سيف (born March 3, 1950) is an Egyptian Political Science Professor at Cairo University, a politician and a former Member of Shura Council (Egypt) Early life Mostafa Elwi Saif was born in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt to one of the biggest families in his city. He graduated from High School with rank number 1 on his Governorate, he then joined the Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) in Cairo University and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Political Science and ranked as Second on the students of the faculty. Academic career He took the PhD under the supervision of Boutros Boutros Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations The secretary-general of the United Nations (UNSG or SG) is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The role of the secretary-g ..., in 1981. He was th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faisal Saif
Faisal Saif (27 April 1976 – 13 September 2022) was an Indian film director, film critic and writer. He began his film career as an assistant director on '' Aur Ek Prem Kahani'', ''Angaar'' and ''Grahan''. He mostly chose controversial horror themes and stories for his films and directed ''Jigyaasa'', '' Main Hoon Rajinikanth'' and ''Islamic Exorcist''. Life and career Saif was born in Mumbai on 27 April 1976. He started his career as an independent music video director. He directed videos for Catrack Music and Vital Records. Saif made his first feature film '' Come December'' in 2003 which received the International Special Award of Cultural Vision in storytelling from the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival. He then made ''Jigyaasa'' (2006). India media believed that ''Jigyaasa'' was based on the life of the sex symbol ''Mallika Sherawat'', but Faisal has denied this. He made the film ''Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore'' with Pakistani actor ''Meera''. Faisal was also co-edito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detlef Seif
Detlef Seif (born 15 August 1962 in Euskirchen) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been a Member of the German Bundestag since 2009. Early life and career On a scholarship of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Seif studied law at the University of Bonn from 1983 until 1989. During his studies, he worked for the International Society for Human Rights. Since 1993, he has been practicing as a lawyer. Political career Seif joined the CDU in 1982 and held positions in local politics in Weilerswist from 1999 to 2009. Since 2009, Seif has been CDU party chairman in the district of Euskirchen. Seif has been a member of the German Bundestag since the 2009 federal elections. Since then, he has been a member of the Committee on European Affairs. In 2014 he became Deputy Spokesman for the committee. Seif's thematic areas of expertise in the committee are basic rights; EU citizenship; coordination between the judicature and police; border protection and co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saif Ahmad Al Ghurair
Saif Ahmad Al Ghurair (1924 – 2019) was an Emirati billionaire businessman, CEO of the Dubai-based Al-Ghurair Group, a large company in the UAE's real estate and manufacturing sectors. His family owns and leads the different business units of the group. Early life Al Ghurair was born in 1924 on the shores of Dubai Creek, the eldest of five sons. Al Ghurair gained a bachelor's degree in accounting at the Al Ain University. Career In 1960, he founded the Al Ghurair Group, a company which has interests in banking, steel and packaging. The group invested in real estate, retail and manufacturing. In 2004, his group opened a second Burjuman Centre with an office tower, hotel and luxury service apartments. He was also a significant shareholder in Mashreq. In 2006, he formed the company Taghleef Industries through a merger of Dubai PolyFilm with Technopak of Egypt and AKPP in Oman, and it became one of the world´s largest manufacturers of polypropylene films, lamination and food pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
