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Wael Abd-Allah
Wa'el ( ar, وائل), also spelt Wael or Wail, is an ancient Aramaic male given name. The first currently known usage of the name was found and translated at a site called Sumatar Harabesi. There is coinage and inscriptions mentioning a King of Edessa, the "Parthian Wael" and "Wael the king" (Syriac: W'L MLK') on coins around 163AD after the Parthians captured the region from the Romans. The names' usage is pre-Islamic. The name's meaning origin is unknown, however, there are a few different definitions depending on how an ancient text was translated. These known meanings are "clan", "seeking shelter", and "protector". Pronunciation differs based on the varieties of Arabic. Notable people with the name include: * Wael Abbas, Egyptian blogger * Wael Abdelgawad, American author and martial artist * Wael Al-Dahdouh, Palestinian journalist * Wael Badr, Egyptian basketball player * Wael Ghonim, Egyptian computer engineer, author and activist * Wael Gomaa, Egyptian footballer * Wae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumatar Harabesi
Sumatar Harabesi (also, Sumatar Ruins or simply, Sumatar) was an ancient watering place for semi-nomadic peoples located in the Tektek Mountains, southeast of Urfa ( Edessa, Mesopotamia) and northeast of Harran, in modern-day Turkey.Lipinski, 1994, p. 191.Bowman et al., 2005, p. 510. A now deserted oasis, it consists of a set of ruins and tombs situated around a central mount of rock in height and width.Segal, 2005, p. 56. A series of Syriac inscriptions dating to the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE have been found at the site.Lipinski, 2000, p. 170. Inscriptions that refer to the "Lord of the gods," are thought to be references to Sin. In nearby Edessa, worship of Sin, who was also the main deity in Harran, extended back to the beginning of the 1st millennium BCE, and continued until some time in the 4th century CE when solar worship began to predominate.Texidor, 1979, p. 68. Sumatar is also described as, "the seat of the governors of 'Arab," who derived their authority from Sin. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Abbas
Wael Abbas Bilal ( arz, وائل عباس, ) (born 14 November 1974 in Egypt) is an internationally renowned Egyptian journalist, blogger, and human rights activist, who blogs at Misr Digital (Egyptian Awareness). He reported an incident of mob harassment of women, and broadcast several videos of police brutality. His actions led to the conviction of police for torture, but he has been harassed by the Egyptian government. Accounts shut down by YouTube, Yahoo, and Twitter In September 2007, his YouTube account was shut down. All the videos he had sent to YouTube were no longer available. They included videos of police brutality, voting irregularities and anti-government protests. About 12 or 13 were of violence in police stations. He was shocked by YouTube's decision. Yahoo had shut down two of his email accounts, accusing him of being a spammer. Human rights groups said that YouTube was shutting down a useful source of info on abuses in Egypt just as the government was increasin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Abdelgawad
Wael Abdelgawad (born May 2, 1965) is an American-born novelist, web developer and martial artist, best known for founding one of the first online Muslim matchmaking services, and for his fictional portrayals of American Muslims. As a columnist for the multi-author blog MuslimMatters.org, he has published a series of online novels that have garnered popular attention from Muslim readers. His writings are often quoted on social media websites such as Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. Wael is the founder of Zawaj.com, an online Muslim matrimonial service. Founded in 1998, it was one of the first such services created, and is the oldest still extant. Abdelgawad also founded the popular IslamicAnswers.com website, which provides advice to people with marriage and family problems. In 2010, his blog IslamicSunrays.com was nominated for a Brass Crescent award. Wael is the author of ''Pieces of a Dream'', a novel set in San Francisco and depicting the spiritual journey of a taxi driver and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Al-Dahdouh
Wael Hamdan Ibrahim Al-Dahdouh (born; April 30, 1970) is a Palestinian journalist and the bureau chief of Al Jazeera in Gaza City. Early life and education Wael Hamdan al-Dahdouh was born on April 30, 1970, in the Zaytoun neighborhood, the oldest neighborhood of Gaza City. He grew up in a well-off Gazan family, whose origins are from the Arabian Peninsula. He received his primary and secondary education in several schools in Gaza City. He spent seven years in the prisons of the Israeli occupation immediately after obtaining his high school diploma in 1988. He again obtained a high school diploma in an Israeli prison. He received BA in journalism and media from the Islamic University of Gaza in 1998, after the occupation prevented him from traveling to study abroad he received a master's degree in regional studies from Al-Quds University, Abu Dis, in 2007. Career Al-Dahdouh started work for the press in 1998. He worked for the Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds as a correspondent in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Badr
Wael Badr (born 1 December 1978) is an Egyptian retired basketball player. He is a member of the Egypt national basketball team. Badr signed with Al-Gezira for the 2009–10 season after spending the last several years with Al Zamalek in the Egyptian Super League. National team career Badr played with the Egypt national basketball team and participated at FIBA AfroBasket in 2007, 2009 and 2013.Wael Badr at FIBA.com Badr averaged 10.6 PPG and 3.1 APG as one of the few consistent performers on the 2009 Egypt team that finished a disappointing tenth place; this was Egypt's worst ever finish in 19 appearances at the tournament and had some fans calling for a complete dismantling of the team. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim ( ar, وائل غنيم, Wā'il Ghunīm. born 23 December 1980) is an Internet activist and computer engineer with an interest in social entrepreneurship. In 2011, he became an international figure and galvanized pro-democracy demonstrations in Egypt after his emotional interview following 11 days of secret incarceration by Egyptian police. During these 11 days, he was interrogated regarding his work as one of two administrators of the Facebook page, "We are all Khaled Said", which helped spark the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. ''Time'' magazine included him in its "Time 100" list of the 100 most influential people of 2011, and the World Economic Forum selected him as one of the Young Global Leaders in 2012. Ghonim is the author of ''Revolution 2.0: The power of people is greater than the people in power'' (2013). In 2012, he founded Tahrir Academy, a technology focused NGO that aims to foster education in Egypt. In 2015, Ghonim co-founded Parlio, a social media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Gomaa
Wael Kamel Gomaa El Hawty ( ar, وائل كامل جمعة الحوتي; born 3 August 1975) is an Egyptian retired professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is regarded as one of the best African defenders of all time. Club career Gomaa's performances with Ghazl El Mahalla in the 2000–01 season earned him a move to Al Ahly after the Egypt Cup final match with Ghazl El Mahalla against Al Ahly. He made his debut for Al Ahly in a friendly match against Real Madrid in August 2001. His official debut was in the match against Angolan side Petro Atletico in CAF Champions League 2001 on 12 August in Luanda. He is known for his passing accuracy and the ability to score from corners and free kicks. He can also score powerful headers, as evidenced by his goal in the CAF Champions League 2008 final against Cotonsport Garoua of Cameroon. In the 2006–07 season, he had pre-season trials with Blackburn Rovers with a view to a January transfer. In week 23 of the 2010– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Jassar
Wael Jassar ( ar, وائل جسّار; born 22 November 1976) is a Lebanese singer. Discography *''Kelmet Wada’a Beta’zebne'' *''Saat Baqoul'' *''Meshit kalass'' *''Eldonia Allimitny'' *''Metgarrinbin'' *''Zay Elaasal'' *''Fi Hadrat al Mahboub'' *2009 ''Tewaedini'' *2011 ''Kul Daqeeqa Shakhsieh'' References External links * 1976 births Living people 21st-century Lebanese male singers Lebanese Muslims {{Lebanon-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Kfoury
Michel Émile Kfoury ( ar, ميشال اميل كفوري; born September 14, 1974), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury (), is a Lebanese singer, Wael Kfoury is called the king of romance and the common nightingale and perfect . Wael has many songs, the most famous of which bint el awiye and Kelna mnenjar. Wael Kfoury has a golden throat and his voice is a(tenor) . Career Wael studied solfège at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. Commercial deals Kfoury signed a publicity campaign deal for PepsiCo's PepsiArabia affiliate. Kfoury was a star of PepsiCo sponsored "''Bahr el Noujoum''" (meaning of Sea of Stars). In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars. Artist's activities In August 2011, Wael Kfoury launched a tennis tournament that runs under his patronage and his management team. The tournament is entitled "Kfoury First In". Personal life Kfoury was born into a Melkite Greek Catholic family. He was married in Cypr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Nazha
Wael Nazha ( ar, وائل نزهة; born 26 March 1974) is a Lebanese former Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. Early life Nazha was born in Monrovia, Liberia to a Lebanese father and a Liberian mother. Club career Nazha began playing football in Liberia; he continued his football career in Nabi Osman in Lebanon, then joining Labweh's local club in Baalbek District, Baalbek. In 1987, Nazha joined Racing Club Beirut, Racing Beirut, then moved to Tadamon Sour SC, Tadamon Sour in 1989. He eventually joined Beirut-based side Al-Nejmeh SC, Nejmeh. Nazha spent one season playing for Kavala F.C., Kavala in the Greek Alpha Ethniki. He finished his career in the lower levels of English football, playing for Wakefield F.C., Emley, Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C., Bradford (Park Avenue), Ossett Town F.C., Ossett Town, Droylsden F.C., Droylsden, Wakefield, and Frickley Athletic F.C., Frickley. International career Nazha has made at lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Riad
Wael Riad ( ar, وائل رياض) (born February 8, 1982) is an Egyptian footballer. He plays in the attacking midfielder position for the Egyptian club El Gouna. Club career Loan to Grazer AK Riad transferred to Grazer AK on loan in January 2007. He participated in two friendly matches in February, scoring a goal in each game. Cheetos played 5 matches with Grazer AK's first team between February and April 2007, starting once and scoring no goals. International career National Youth team Wael Riad was a regular player in Egypt's Youth team who were Bronze Medalists at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina. He scored against Finland in the group stage and again in the win against the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ... in the last 16. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Sawan
Wael Sawan (born 1974) is a Lebanese-Canadian business executive, and the CEO-designate of Shell plc. Early life Sawan was born in Beirut in 1974. He grew up in Dubai, and earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from McGill University in Canada. He took a career break and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has dual Lebanese and Canadian nationality. Career Sawan joined Shell in 1997 as an engineer with Petroleum Development Oman Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply. The company is owned by the Government of .... He rose to become head of Shell's integrated gas and renewables division, and will succeed Ben van Beurden as CEO on 1 January 2023. Personal life Sawan is married to Nicole, and they have three sons. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Sawan, Wael Living people Chief Executive Office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
