Dressed in his robe and turban, Sheikh Khaled Al-Guindy sits in the
plush offices of the main benefactor of his new satellite television
channel and speaks about how modern technology can be turned to service
for Islam. The al-Azhar scholar, who in 2000 launched a phone-in
service for Muslims seeking religious guidance,
is one of the founders of Azhari, a 24-hour channel due to launch on
the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which this year will
start in mid-August.
The channel will be broadcast on both main satellite channels
operating in Egypt and will be accessible worldwide. It will initially
transmit in Arabic with some English and French programming and there
are plans to add content later in Urdu and Turkish. Azhari received
its initial 15 million Egyptian pounds funding from a Libyan
businessman and philathropist, Hassan Tatanaki.
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The
father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and
started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new
channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is
dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish.
And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that
conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a
deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in
English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
INTERVIEW - Egypt's al-Azhar to launch Islamic TV channel
CAIRO:
In a bid to bridge cultural gaps and clear misconceptions about Islam,
Azhari TV is reaching out to a wider audience and is now available in
English, French, Urdu and Pashto in addition to its original Arabic
language programming.
Azhari TV was first launched following US President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim World in June 2009 where he called for a dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding between people of different faiths.
One year later, Azhari TV, the educational and entertainment satellite channel created to promote moderate Islam, has decided to expand.
“[Through Azhari TV] we're trying to show the people in the west and the rest of the world that the problem isn't in Islam but it's the misinterpretations by certain people that's the problem,” said Hassan Tatanaki, chairman of Azhari TV, in an interview with Daily News Egypt. read more>>
Azhari TV was first launched following US President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim World in June 2009 where he called for a dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding between people of different faiths.
One year later, Azhari TV, the educational and entertainment satellite channel created to promote moderate Islam, has decided to expand.
“[Through Azhari TV] we're trying to show the people in the west and the rest of the world that the problem isn't in Islam but it's the misinterpretations by certain people that's the problem,” said Hassan Tatanaki, chairman of Azhari TV, in an interview with Daily News Egypt. read more>>
Al-Azhar plans satellite television channel about Islam
The channel will be broadcast on both main satellite channels
operating in Egypt and will be accessible worldwide. It will initially
transmit in Arabic with some English and French programming and there
are plans to add content later in Urdu and Turkish. Azhari received
its initial 15 million Egyptian pounds funding from a Libyan
businessman and philathropist, Hassan Tatanaki.
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish. And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2009/05/31/idINIndia-39998720090531
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish. And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2009/05/31/idINIndia-39998720090531
Challenger Limited announces the closing of a major international partnership deal
Challenger
Limited announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement with
Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. whereby Bronco acquires a significant
stake in Challenger Limited in return for a combination of in-kind and
cash contributions from Bronco. The Challenger shares acquired by Bronco
are all newly-issued and will amount to 25% of Challenger's total
issued and outstanding shares on fully diluted basis.
Bronco's in-kind contribution consists of six, different-capacity, land drilling rigs and ancillary equipment. Five of the contributed drilling rigs come from Bronco's existing marketed fleet and one rig is newly constructed by Bronco for the purpose of this transaction. This major partnership deal between Challenger and Bronco comes only one year after Venture Capital Bank (VC Bank), a Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank, and its partner, the US private equity firm Global Emerging Markets (GEM), made a sizable private equity investment in the MENA-based oil drilling contractor.
Challenger Limited is a company incorporated and organized under the laws of the Isle of Man, with branch offices in Libya, Egypt, and UAE, and a subsidiary company in Saudi Arabia. Challenger Limited currently owns and operates a premium fleet of 23, different-capacity, land drilling and work-over rigs, which at the moment, are all contracted for operations in Libya.
Challenger Limited, a prominent provider of contract oil, gas and water land drilling and work-over services, has over 15 years experience in providing services to major and independent oil and gas companies. Over that period of time, Challenger Limited has been operating in; Libya, Egypt, Tanzania, Gabon, and the Republic of Niger. The company has a strong client base, including nearly all state-owned and major oil companies in Libya, as well as International players such as Agip/Eni, Total, Marathon, IPL, Veba and Verenex Energy.
Mr. Hassan Tatanaki, Chairman of Challenger Limited, declared that " In view of the vast opportunities of high growth in the MENA region, we along with our partners have decided to go into partnership with one of the best-regarded companies in the oil drilling industry; namely Bronco Drilling Company. This partnership will energize and undoubtedly increase our capacity to expand Challenger activities in both scope and scale. This was based on our full confidence and faith in the investment model and general direction". Mr. Tatanaki said that "This transaction shows that the growing cooperation amongst Libya, the U.S., and the Middle East, is creating an attractive investment environment for U.S. and International companies". read more >>
Bronco's in-kind contribution consists of six, different-capacity, land drilling rigs and ancillary equipment. Five of the contributed drilling rigs come from Bronco's existing marketed fleet and one rig is newly constructed by Bronco for the purpose of this transaction. This major partnership deal between Challenger and Bronco comes only one year after Venture Capital Bank (VC Bank), a Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank, and its partner, the US private equity firm Global Emerging Markets (GEM), made a sizable private equity investment in the MENA-based oil drilling contractor.
Challenger Limited is a company incorporated and organized under the laws of the Isle of Man, with branch offices in Libya, Egypt, and UAE, and a subsidiary company in Saudi Arabia. Challenger Limited currently owns and operates a premium fleet of 23, different-capacity, land drilling and work-over rigs, which at the moment, are all contracted for operations in Libya.
Challenger Limited, a prominent provider of contract oil, gas and water land drilling and work-over services, has over 15 years experience in providing services to major and independent oil and gas companies. Over that period of time, Challenger Limited has been operating in; Libya, Egypt, Tanzania, Gabon, and the Republic of Niger. The company has a strong client base, including nearly all state-owned and major oil companies in Libya, as well as International players such as Agip/Eni, Total, Marathon, IPL, Veba and Verenex Energy.
Mr. Hassan Tatanaki, Chairman of Challenger Limited, declared that " In view of the vast opportunities of high growth in the MENA region, we along with our partners have decided to go into partnership with one of the best-regarded companies in the oil drilling industry; namely Bronco Drilling Company. This partnership will energize and undoubtedly increase our capacity to expand Challenger activities in both scope and scale. This was based on our full confidence and faith in the investment model and general direction". Mr. Tatanaki said that "This transaction shows that the growing cooperation amongst Libya, the U.S., and the Middle East, is creating an attractive investment environment for U.S. and International companies". read more >>
Libya Needs $25 Billion in Investments for Oil Production, Challenger Says
Libya’s oil industry will need at
least $25 billion in investment to increase its oil production
to 2 million barrels a day, the chairman of drilling-rig
operator Challenger Ltd. said.
“Fields need to be developed, others redeveloped,” Hassan Tatanaki said in a telephone interview today. “The Libyan oil industry needs a lot of revamping. We have to reinvest to be able to get the proper cost effective amount into the industry in terms of the country’s production level.”
The armed conflict in Libya, holder of Africa’s largest proven reserves, has reduced the nation’s output to 100,000 barrels a day in July from the 1.6 million barrels pumped before the uprising started in February. A full recovery of production may take as long as three years, according to analyst estimates.
Tatanaki, 53, said he intends to play a role in rebuilding Libya’s oil industry, of which Challenger’s 35 rigs across the country “are the core.” His Libya El Hurra charity, set up shortly after the unrest began, has been providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees and those displaced by the conflict in Libya operating out of Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and the U.S. read more>>
“Fields need to be developed, others redeveloped,” Hassan Tatanaki said in a telephone interview today. “The Libyan oil industry needs a lot of revamping. We have to reinvest to be able to get the proper cost effective amount into the industry in terms of the country’s production level.”
The armed conflict in Libya, holder of Africa’s largest proven reserves, has reduced the nation’s output to 100,000 barrels a day in July from the 1.6 million barrels pumped before the uprising started in February. A full recovery of production may take as long as three years, according to analyst estimates.
Tatanaki, 53, said he intends to play a role in rebuilding Libya’s oil industry, of which Challenger’s 35 rigs across the country “are the core.” His Libya El Hurra charity, set up shortly after the unrest began, has been providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees and those displaced by the conflict in Libya operating out of Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and the U.S. read more>>
$25b needed to boost crude output
Tripoli: Libya's oil industry will need at
least $25 billion (Dh91.8 billion) in investment to increase its oil
production to two million barrels a day, said the chairman of
drilling-rig operator Challenger Ltd.
"Fields need to be developed, others redeveloped," Hassan Tatanaki
said in a telephone interview on Friday. "The Libyan oil industry needs a
lot of revamping. We have to reinvest to be able to get the proper cost
effective amount into the industry in terms of the country's production
level."
The armed conflict in Libya, holder of Africa's largest proven
reserves, has reduced the nation's output to 100,000 barrels a day in
July from the 1.6 million barrels pumped before the uprising started in
February. A full recovery of production may take as long as three years,
according to analysts' estimates.
Tatanaki, 53, said he intends to play a role in rebuilding Libya's
oil industry, of which Challenger's 35 rigs across the country "are the
core".
Venture Capital Bank Acquires Stake in Major Oil Drilling Company
MANAMA, Bahrain, November 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Capital Bank (VC
Bank), a Bahrain-based investment bank, along with its partner, the US
private equity firm Global Emerging markets (GEM), have acquired a
significant stake in the MENA-based oil drilling contractor Challenger
Limited. Established in 1991, Challenger currently owns and operates a
fleet of 22 rigs in Libya providing drilling and work-over services of oil,
gas and water wells, with offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
The acquisition was co-funded by VC Bank and its strategic technical
partner GEM illustrating VCBank's non-conventional pursuit to attract North
American and European funds and sources of capital to investment
opportunities in the MENA region. This significant transaction was
completed by a team from VC Bank and GEM, not only strengthening the
successful partnership between the two firms, but demonstrating that the
region hosts many attractive, yet obscured, investment opportunities
represented in privately held companies such as Challenger that operates
mainly in Libya.
The conclusion of this transaction by VCBank depicts the dimensions of
the Bank's mandate to secure unique and attractive deals in the region for
its investors and at the same time provide expansion and financing
solutions to the regional small-to-medium enterprises in order to fulfill
their untapped potential. Thus, the investment made in Challenger is
mutually beneficial to both parties, allowing Challenger to achieve its
growth plan and helping VC Bank to achieve its objectives of supporting
regional companies and contributing towards the economies of the MENA
region.
Challenger Limited is an international provider of contract oil and gas
land drilling and work over services, with over 15 years experience
servicing major and independent oil and gas companies, first in Africa, and
now expanding into the Middle East. It has a strong client base, including
nearly all state-owned oil companies as well as international players such
as Agip/Eni, Total. Marathon, Veba and Verenex Energy.
Challenger Limited Chairman Mr. Hassan Tatanaki declared that "amongst
all the alternative financing routes available to the company, Challenger's
management has chosen to partner with VC Bank and GEM in order to fuel and
expedite its capacity expansion plans and its geographical coverage. This
was based on our utter confidence and belief in the investment model
pursued by VC Bank and GEM and the clarity of the financing roadmap
presented by them". Mr. Tatanaki said that "this transaction demonstrates
that the growing cooperation among Libya, the US and the Middle East is
creating an attractive investment environment for US and international
financial institutions.
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New channel for moderate Islam to be launched
Al-Azhar announces launch of new satellite channel to challenge extremist distortions of Islam.
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group of Muslim clerics connected with Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar
University have announced the creation of a new satellite channel to
propagate moderate Islam and challenge what it describes as extremist
distortions of the religion. The announcement comes just ahead of President Barack Obama's address Thursday to the Muslim world from Cairo in a speech co-sponsored by Al-Azhar University, Sunni Islam's premier educational institution. |
Satellite Channel to Challenge 'Islamic Extremism'
A new free-to-air satellite television channel
based in Egypt will promote moderate Islam and challenge notions of
extremism when it launches in August, according to its founders, which
include Muslim clerics associated with Egypt’s Al-Azhar University.
Sheikh Khaled el-Guindy, a member of Egypt's Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and a driving force behind the "Azhari" channel, told the Associated Press the channel would leverage the talents of Al-Azhar graduates to combat incorrect interpretations of the religion.
"Azhari will promote the idea that Islam is a religion of moderation free from extremism," he said.
"Several satellite channels right now promote a strict interpretation of Islam and issue incorrect religious opinions that fill young people with extremist ideas.
Sheikh Khaled el-Guindy, a member of Egypt's Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and a driving force behind the "Azhari" channel, told the Associated Press the channel would leverage the talents of Al-Azhar graduates to combat incorrect interpretations of the religion.
"Azhari will promote the idea that Islam is a religion of moderation free from extremism," he said.
"Several satellite channels right now promote a strict interpretation of Islam and issue incorrect religious opinions that fill young people with extremist ideas.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Obama out on a limb in Cairo
"We've been talking about it for a few years. But
with Obama taking the initiative and going so far to calm tensions,
this is the moment to reciprocate," said Hassan Tatanaki, a Libyan oil
executive and philanthropist who seeded the station with an initial
infusion of $2.9 million.
Getting senior scholars at Al-Azhar on board, Tatanaki said, was the crucial step in bringing the idea to reality. While Islam has no formal hierarchy with which to render religious ruling – Al-Azhar, founded in 975 – stands as the foremost centre of Sunni Muslim learning. read more
Getting senior scholars at Al-Azhar on board, Tatanaki said, was the crucial step in bringing the idea to reality. While Islam has no formal hierarchy with which to render religious ruling – Al-Azhar, founded in 975 – stands as the foremost centre of Sunni Muslim learning. read more
Libya Awalan TV joins CNN’s global affiliate network
CNN International has announced that Libya Awalan TV (which translates as ‘Libya First’) is to join its global network of affiliates. The partnership is the first with a private network in Libya and adds to CNN’s global presence, as well as its strength in North Africa.
Libya Awalan TV was founded
in March 2011, shortly after the conflict in Libya began, and made its
inaugural broadcast a few weeks later on 1 April. It employs more than
200 people and has control rooms in Tripoli and Benghazi, as well as in
Cairo. During the Libya conflict, Awalan’s reporters brought detailed
reports from across the country, and the station continues to report on
Libya’s ongoing recovery in five daily news bulletins and across
breaking news.
Deborah Rayner, VP and managing editor at CNN International, said: “Libya Awalan’s bravery and commitment to independent journalism during the conflict in Libya was an example to any news network, and their ongoing commitment to serious reporting is there for all to see. They will be valuable partners to CNN International and we’re delighted to be welcoming them to our affiliate family.”
Hassan Tatanaki, founder and chairman of Libya Awalan TV, added: “CNN is the original 24-hour news channel and a network that continues to set the standard in global news. It has a long-standing presence in and passion for our region, so to become part of its affiliate network is a proud moment for us as a young channel. We hope we can make a strong contribution to CNN’s reporting in a new and free Libya and beyond.”
Libya Awalan has recently covered a range of stories in Libya, from tribal clashes in the deserts of Kufra, to illegal immigration, student demonstrations in Benghazi, and the children returning to school in Zawiya. It regularly interviews Transitional National Council ministers and officials from the transitional government. Its programming includes news, political, social, and health reports, as well as sports coverage.
Deborah Rayner, VP and managing editor at CNN International, said: “Libya Awalan’s bravery and commitment to independent journalism during the conflict in Libya was an example to any news network, and their ongoing commitment to serious reporting is there for all to see. They will be valuable partners to CNN International and we’re delighted to be welcoming them to our affiliate family.”
Hassan Tatanaki, founder and chairman of Libya Awalan TV, added: “CNN is the original 24-hour news channel and a network that continues to set the standard in global news. It has a long-standing presence in and passion for our region, so to become part of its affiliate network is a proud moment for us as a young channel. We hope we can make a strong contribution to CNN’s reporting in a new and free Libya and beyond.”
Libya Awalan has recently covered a range of stories in Libya, from tribal clashes in the deserts of Kufra, to illegal immigration, student demonstrations in Benghazi, and the children returning to school in Zawiya. It regularly interviews Transitional National Council ministers and officials from the transitional government. Its programming includes news, political, social, and health reports, as well as sports coverage.
Source: Hassan Tatanaki's Blog
New channel for moderate Islam to be launched
Al-Azhar announces launch of new satellite channel to challenge extremist distortions of Islam.
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Middle East Online
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By Paul Schemm - CAIRO
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group of Muslim clerics connected with Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar
University have announced the creation of a new satellite channel to
propagate moderate Islam and challenge what it describes as extremist
distortions of the religion.
The announcement comes just ahead of President Barack Obama's address Thursday to the Muslim world from Cairo in a speech co-sponsored by Al-Azhar University, Sunni Islam's premier educational institution. Sheik Khaled el-Guindy, a member of Egypt's Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and a driving force behind the "Azhari" channel, said the idea is to use the knowledge and skills of Al-Azhar graduates to combat ignorant interpretations of the religion. read more |
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Journalists & Media: Sheikh al-Guindy: Azhar University to Launch Satellite Channel
Egypt's seat of Islamic learning, al-Azhar University, will launch a
satellite channel it claims will give the world a better understanding
of Islam and counter some Islamic outlets preaching "extremist
dialogue".
Sheikh Khaled Al-Guindy, a scholar at al-Azhar mosque and university, said the new channel would reach out to the world's Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The channel will broadcast 75 percent of its output in Arabic, with the rest initially in English and French. Other languages will be added next year.
Al-Azhar, one of the oldest institutions in Sunni Islam, is headed by Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, who is selected by Egypt's president. The institution receives most of its funding from the Egyptian state.
"In the Age of Obama we realized it was time to look at new ways to deliver our message," Guindy said, four days before U.S. President Barack Obama visits Egypt to address the Muslim world.
"We cannot have a conversation with ourselves. We will include politicians, actors, thinkers, writers and all religions in our dialogue," he told Reuters in an interview.
The launch is planned for the start of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting and religious reflection, that begins in mid- August.
The channel, to be called Azhari, has received initial funding of 15 million Egyptian pounds ($2.7 million) from Libyan businessman Hassan Tatanaki, who estimated annual operating expenses at around $2.5 million.
"Associating with al-Azhar is the ultimate in the sense of promoting the proper interpretation of the religion," Tatanaki said.
Guindy did not name Islamic outlets he said were misleading the world about Islam but said "some of these channels unfortunately are preaching extremist dialogue, some of them are not respecting the freedom of others or the culture of others."
"Some of them are doing more harm to Islam than they are serving Islam," he said.
Guindy said the al-Azhar channel will engage in topical issues such as globalisation, cloning and genetics and organ donation, but would not challenge government decisions or be used for other political reasons.
"In short, we are dealing with religion for life, before it is for the afterlife," he said.
"It is Islam without violence. Our Islam depends on interaction and dialogue with others."
The channel will feature a daily sermon from Tantawi, documentaries relating to al-Azhar, talk shows and an animated series on the Koran.
The Azhari channel plans to extend its reach with the launch of a newspaper, a radio station, blogs and mobile services in 2010.
Guindy launched a telephone hotline in 2000 offering Koranic interpretation and guidance on legal and family issues. That project is available in twelve languages and recently launched in Britain.
Sources:
Alastair Sharp, "Al-Azhar plans satellite television channel about Islam" Reuters June 1, 2009
"INTERVIEW - Egypt's al-Azhar to launch Islamic TV channel" Reuters India May 31, 2009
http://www.codesoftolerance.com/Best-practices/no_author/Journalists-Media-Sheikh-al-Guindy-Azhar-University-to-Launch-Satellite-Channel
Sheikh Khaled Al-Guindy, a scholar at al-Azhar mosque and university, said the new channel would reach out to the world's Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The channel will broadcast 75 percent of its output in Arabic, with the rest initially in English and French. Other languages will be added next year.
Al-Azhar, one of the oldest institutions in Sunni Islam, is headed by Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, who is selected by Egypt's president. The institution receives most of its funding from the Egyptian state.
"In the Age of Obama we realized it was time to look at new ways to deliver our message," Guindy said, four days before U.S. President Barack Obama visits Egypt to address the Muslim world.
"We cannot have a conversation with ourselves. We will include politicians, actors, thinkers, writers and all religions in our dialogue," he told Reuters in an interview.
The launch is planned for the start of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting and religious reflection, that begins in mid- August.
The channel, to be called Azhari, has received initial funding of 15 million Egyptian pounds ($2.7 million) from Libyan businessman Hassan Tatanaki, who estimated annual operating expenses at around $2.5 million.
"Associating with al-Azhar is the ultimate in the sense of promoting the proper interpretation of the religion," Tatanaki said.
Guindy did not name Islamic outlets he said were misleading the world about Islam but said "some of these channels unfortunately are preaching extremist dialogue, some of them are not respecting the freedom of others or the culture of others."
"Some of them are doing more harm to Islam than they are serving Islam," he said.
Guindy said the al-Azhar channel will engage in topical issues such as globalisation, cloning and genetics and organ donation, but would not challenge government decisions or be used for other political reasons.
"In short, we are dealing with religion for life, before it is for the afterlife," he said.
"It is Islam without violence. Our Islam depends on interaction and dialogue with others."
The channel will feature a daily sermon from Tantawi, documentaries relating to al-Azhar, talk shows and an animated series on the Koran.
The Azhari channel plans to extend its reach with the launch of a newspaper, a radio station, blogs and mobile services in 2010.
Guindy launched a telephone hotline in 2000 offering Koranic interpretation and guidance on legal and family issues. That project is available in twelve languages and recently launched in Britain.
Sources:
Alastair Sharp, "Al-Azhar plans satellite television channel about Islam" Reuters June 1, 2009
"INTERVIEW - Egypt's al-Azhar to launch Islamic TV channel" Reuters India May 31, 2009
http://www.codesoftolerance.com/Best-practices/no_author/Journalists-Media-Sheikh-al-Guindy-Azhar-University-to-Launch-Satellite-Channel
Al-Azhar plans satellite television channel about Islam
The channel will be broadcast on both main satellite channels operating in Egypt and will be accessible worldwide. It will initially transmit in Arabic with some English and French programming and there are plans to add content later in Urdu and Turkish. Azhari received its initial 15 million Egyptian pounds funding from a Libyan businessman and philathropist, Hassan Tatanaki.
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish. And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Al-Azhar plans satellite television channel about Islam
Dressed in his robe and turban, Sheikh Khaled Al-Guindy sits in the
plush offices of the main benefactor of his new satellite television
channel and speaks about how modern technology can be turned to service
for Islam. The al-Azhar scholar, who in 2000 launched a phone-in
service for Muslims seeking religious guidance,
is one of the founders of Azhari, a 24-hour channel due to launch on
the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which this year will
start in mid-August.
The channel will be broadcast on both main satellite channels operating in Egypt and will be accessible worldwide. It will initially transmit in Arabic with some English and French programming and there are plans to add content later in Urdu and Turkish. Azhari received its initial 15 million Egyptian pounds funding from a Libyan businessman and philathropist, Hassan Tatanaki.
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish. And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
The channel will be broadcast on both main satellite channels operating in Egypt and will be accessible worldwide. It will initially transmit in Arabic with some English and French programming and there are plans to add content later in Urdu and Turkish. Azhari received its initial 15 million Egyptian pounds funding from a Libyan businessman and philathropist, Hassan Tatanaki.
Guindy told Reuters the plan really got going about a month ago, when he officiated at the wedding of Tatanaki’s daughter. “The father of the bride and I forgot completely about that wedding and started to talk about a new wedding, about how to introduce this new channel to the rest of the world,” he said.
Guindy is hopeful that a new age, which he dubs the Age of Obama, is dawning in which a dialogue between Islam and the West will flourish. And he hopes his channel will play an important role in that conversation. Yet for all his modern touches, Guindy retains a deeply traditional side. He preferred to conduct our interview not in English or everyday modern Arabic, but in precise classical Arabic.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
All About Hassan Tatanaki
Hassan Tatanaki (Arabic: حسن طاطاناكي) is a Libyan
born business man who has contributed substantial financial resources
and time to the building of local Libyan communities civil society
programs ranging from organic farming, water resource management, water
and waste water treatment, the construction of educational facilities,
and improvement of the program at the Tobruk School for the Blind. Most
recently, Hassan Tatanaki founded Libya El Hurra Charity (LHC) which
aims to provide humanitarian aid and relief to internally displaced,
refugees, and vulnerable populations such as women and children in
Libya, and refugees situated in Tunisia and Egypt.
Libya El Hurra Charity's mission is to assist the displaced, refugee, and vulnerable populations within Libya and its surrounding countries with humanitarian aid and relief works. Utilizing the unique skill sets of the Libyan people, Libya El Hurra Charity supports the Libyan people as they seek to rebuild their country in all aspects of development. LHC serves as a platform to empower communities, including women and children, providing a forum where all people can openly discuss the future of Libya, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Libya El Hurra Charity has an extensive global network of volunteers who are determined to help the displaced population of Libya and the prevention of further suffering of vulnerable populations such as women and children. In addition, the dedicated team supports LHC by assisting with humanitarian aid and relief works projects and through raising awareness about the current humanitarian crisis in and around Libya. read more in wikipedia
Biography
Tatanaki serves as chairman of the oilfield drilling company Challenger Limited. Educated and raised in the United Kingdom, Tatanaki has directed his private philanthropic efforts toward humanitarian relief for Arab and African states in crisis and to promote moderate interpretations of the Muslim faith. Tatanaki provided the seed funding for Cairo-based Azhari TV, a new satellite television channel launched in August 2009 during the start of Ramadan. The channel aims to discourage extremism and promote the moderate face of Islam. Azhari, which features 24-hour entertainment and education programming, is the brainchild of clerics associated with Al-Azhar University, considered the highest authority of religious teachings in Sunni Islam.Libya El Hurra Charity (LHC)
Libya El Hurra Charity (LHC) was established within the first week of the Libyan crisis to provide humanitarian aid and relief to internally displaced, refugees, and vulnerable populations such as women and children. LHC is committed to not only providing aid, but also to promoting international awareness of the plight of the Libyan people and displaced persons. LHC is represented by the Libyan people, university professors, students, authors, intellectuals, scientists, and business owners of all ages who have united in support of a common goal: a democratic and prosperous Libya.Libya El Hurra Charity's mission is to assist the displaced, refugee, and vulnerable populations within Libya and its surrounding countries with humanitarian aid and relief works. Utilizing the unique skill sets of the Libyan people, Libya El Hurra Charity supports the Libyan people as they seek to rebuild their country in all aspects of development. LHC serves as a platform to empower communities, including women and children, providing a forum where all people can openly discuss the future of Libya, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Libya El Hurra Charity has an extensive global network of volunteers who are determined to help the displaced population of Libya and the prevention of further suffering of vulnerable populations such as women and children. In addition, the dedicated team supports LHC by assisting with humanitarian aid and relief works projects and through raising awareness about the current humanitarian crisis in and around Libya. read more in wikipedia
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