Palestinian Mohammed Al Amodi, dressed in Ali Baba costume, sings and dances to entertain children in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. All photos: Reuters
Palestinian Mohammed Al Amodi, dressed in Ali Baba costume, sings and dances to entertain children in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. All photos: Reuters
Inspired by his grandfather who used to tell him stories when he was a child, Mr Al Amodi, 30, made the art his profession
Inspired by his grandfather who used to tell him stories when he was a child, Mr Al Amodi, 30, made the art his profession
'I, as a storyteller, tell a story so that children would live (during the story) in a free and a safe atmosphere, to enable them to express themselves and listen to nice stories', Mr Al Amodi says
'I, as a storyteller, tell a story so that children would live (during the story) in a free and a safe atmosphere, to enable them to express themselves and listen to nice stories', Mr Al Amodi says
'We reflect on many experiences through storytelling. They (the children) live with the hero and the character's hard times in the story. The child experiences happy endings,' he says
'We reflect on many experiences through storytelling. They (the children) live with the hero and the character's hard times in the story. The child experiences happy endings,' he says
'Also, you know that the (Gaza) strip is experiencing difficult conditions. So, the story is a balm for their souls', adds Mr Al Amodi
'Also, you know that the (Gaza) strip is experiencing difficult conditions. So, the story is a balm for their souls', adds Mr Al Amodi
He tells stories from around the world to raise awareness and hopes that one day, he will be able to tell the story of Palestinians’ struggle
He tells stories from around the world to raise awareness and hopes that one day, he will be able to tell the story of Palestinians’ struggle
Children are regaled with Mr Al Amodi's stories
Children are regaled with Mr Al Amodi's stories
Al Amodi during a storytelling session
Al Amodi during a storytelling session

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Palestinian actor entertains children in Gaza with Ali Baba story - in pictures

Mohammed Al Amodi dresses up as a character from the folk tale to the delight of children

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness' 

   

 

Director: Sam Raimi

 

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg and Rachel McAdams

 

Rating: 3/5

 
Previous men's records
  • 2:01:39: Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) on 16/9/19 in Berlin
  • 2:02:57: Dennis Kimetto (KEN) on 28/09/2014 in Berlin
  • 2:03:23: Wilson Kipsang (KEN) on 29/09/2013 in Berlin
  • 2:03:38: Patrick Makau (KEN) on 25/09/2011 in Berlin
  • 2:03:59: Haile Gebreselassie (ETH) on 28/09/2008 in Berlin
  • 2:04:26: Haile Gebreselassie (ETH) on 30/09/2007 in Berlin
  • 2:04:55: Paul Tergat (KEN) on 28/09/2003 in Berlin
  • 2:05:38: Khalid Khannouchi (USA) 14/04/2002 in London
  • 2:05:42: Khalid Khannouchi (USA) 24/10/1999 in Chicago
  • 2:06:05: Ronaldo da Costa (BRA) 20/09/1998 in Berlin
MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League last 16, second leg
Liverpool (0) v Atletico Madrid (1)
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: Thursday, March 12, midnight
Live: On beIN Sports HD

FINAL SCORES

Fujairah 130 for 8 in 20 overs

(Sandy Sandeep 29, Hamdan Tahir 26 no, Umair Ali 2-15)

Sharjah 131 for 8 in 19.3 overs

(Kashif Daud 51, Umair Ali 20, Rohan Mustafa 2-17, Sabir Rao 2-26)

Updated: February 20, 2023, 10:18 AM
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