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Saudi Arabia Plans Three Theme Parks In Paris, Dr. Hanan Balkhy Nominated For WHO & More!
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Hala guys! 👋🏼
We’ve got another packed lineup for you today! First up, exciting entertainment news as Saudi Arabia plans to bring three brand-new theme parks to Paris 🎡🇫🇷 Meanwhile, inspirational medical history was made as specialized care guided a Saudi mother through a rare health condition to welcome her baby at 28 weeks 🍼❤️ Plus, local leadership goes global with Dr. Hanan Balkhy in the running to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) 🩺🌍🇫🇷
Let’s get into it! 👇🏼
LOVIN NEWS
👩⚕️ Prominent Candidate: Dr. Hanan Balkhy is currently serving as the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and previously held the post of Assistant Director-General for Antimicrobial Resistance.
🗓️ Proposed Term: If elected through the WHO's official voting process, her tenure would run from 2027 to 2032.
🌐 Global Health Focus: Her leadership vision centers on strengthening global health security, improving outbreak preparedness, and building resilient, sustainable healthcare systems worldwide.
🇸🇦 Saudi Diplomacy: The nomination highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to multilateral health cooperation and advancing universal health coverage on an international scale.
💡 Summary:
Saudi Arabia has nominated Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy for Director-General of the World Health Organization for the 2027–2032 term. As the current WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, her candidacy reflects Saudi Arabia's growing leadership in global health security, outbreak preparedness, and multilateral health policy.
LOVIN NEWS
🧬 Severe Immune Condition: The mother faced a rare condition involving anti-Kell antibodies, an immune issue that crosses the placenta to attack fetal red blood cells and cause life-threatening fetal anemia.
🔄 Targeted Plasma Exchange: The medical team performed targeted plasma exchange sessions alongside specialized medication and weekly monitoring to delay the onset of severe anemia until the 28th week of pregnancy.
🩸 Intrauterine Transfusions: Collaborating with the hospital's Riyadh team, doctors successfully executed two intrauterine blood transfusions directly into the womb to replenish the baby’s red blood cells and prolong the pregnancy.
👶 Emergency C-Section Success: Following shifts in the baby’s heartbeat, doctors delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 1.65 kilograms via an emergency C-section, completing a 10-year wait for the family.
💡 Summary:
After ten years of recurrent miscarriages due to a severe anti-Kell antibody condition, a Saudi mother successfully gave birth to a baby boy at KFSHRC in Madinah. Through plasma exchange therapy, weekly monitoring, and intrauterine blood transfusions in collaboration with KFSHRC Riyadh, the medical team safely prolonged the pregnancy until delivering the 1.65 kg baby via emergency C-section.
LOVIN COMMUNITY
⚖️ Court Victory: The Administrative Court of Appeal revoked the student's two-semester suspension after finding the university had no valid evidence or grounds for the disciplinary action.
📝 Origin of Dispute: The disciplinary action was originally imposed by the university administration following a complaint the student filed against his course professor.
🛡️ Rights Upheld: The judge determined the student was fully within his rights to speak up, declaring the university's suspension arbitrary and unfounded.
💭 Campus Aftermath: Online discussions have highlighted concerns regarding potential social or administrative friction for the student upon returning to campus after winning the legal challenge.
💡 Summary:
The Administrative Court of Appeal in Saudi Arabia overturned a two-semester suspension issued by a university against a student who complained about a professor. Ruling that the disciplinary measure lacked evidence and was arbitrary, the court fully vindicated the student's right to speak up, sparking online discussions about the dynamics of returning to campus following a legal victory.
LOVIN COMMUNITY
🏰 Major European Expansion: The €6 billion ($7 billion) project involves building three major theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise, located northwest of Paris.
🐉 Manga & Dragon Ball Z Focus: One of the three planned parks will be dedicated to manga and anime, specifically inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
💼 Economic & Job Impact: Expected to generate around 22,000 direct jobs, French President Emmanuel Macron described the venture as the largest development of its kind in France since Disneyland Paris.
🤝 Bilateral Agreement: The official announcement followed a strategic bilateral meeting in Paris between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
💡 Summary:
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya is backing a €6 billion development featuring three new theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris. Highlighted by a signature Dragon Ball Z and manga-themed destination, the project is set to create over 22,000 jobs, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in France in decades.
LOVIN COMMUNITY
🤳 The Concept: You hand your phone to a loved one—a parent, sibling, or child—and ask them to record you. Once they start filming, you turn the camera back toward them and speak from the heart.
❤️ Focus on Real Reactions: The trend captures genuine, unscripted responses as family members listen to heartfelt words of appreciation, love, and gratitude.
🇸🇦 Local Adaptations: Saudi families are personalizing the trend with humor and emotion, sharing sweet interactions between parents, siblings, and kids.
💡 Summary:
The viral "camera flip" trend is going viral in Saudi Arabia, where people hand their phones to family members to film them, then flip the camera back to record their loved ones' real, emotional reactions while sharing heartfelt messages of gratitude.
🍿 Sharable bits and tips!
🤝 Arab solidarity in action as locals rally to help a stranded Baghdadi tourist
🎂❤️ A sweet welcome as a stranger gifts a cake to a new Muslim content creator
🏃♂️🍲 A hilarious chase unfolds when a Saudi man tries to hand a worker food.
REGIONAL FAVORITES
🍳 Local Breakfast: Kick off the day early with traditional dishes like balaleet at Haji’s Café in Muharraq before strolling through Manama Souq and Bab Al Bahrain.
🏙️ Bahrain Bay Waterfront: Experience modern city views across The Wharf, The Gardens, and The Park with options for gondola rides, kayaking, or a waterfront promenade walk.
🏖️ Beach & Water Time: Unwind at beach destinations like Marassi Beach or nearby beach clubs, planning outdoor visits for earlier morning or late afternoon to beat the heat.
🛍️ Markets & Malls: Explore traditional fabrics and souvenirs at Manama Souq, or stay cool indoors with major retail destinations like Marassi Galleria and City Centre Bahrain.
🎉 Nightlife & Events: Cap off the evening with dynamic dining, rooftop lounges, or seasonal events along Bahrain Bay and Adliya.
💡 Summary:
A weekend itinerary in Bahrain balances old-world charm and contemporary island life. Start with an authentic morning breakfast in Muharraq, transition to modern walks at Bahrain Bay, relax at Marassi Beach, browse traditional markets or modern malls, and wrap up with vibrant waterfront dining.
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