Salaams!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted… The year has set off with a busy start, and its February already! We are currently going to print this week with the March issue of emel. We have also been working on a few very cool online projects for emel.
I’m looking ahead, researching and seeing what delights [...]
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Islamic Relief UK are recruiting
Our friends over at Islamic Relief have asked us to send word out that they are now actively recruiting for their UK offices. You can find more information below -
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Head of Programmes
Contract: Permanent Ref: PUM/IRUK/1210
Base Location: Central London
Grade/Salary: UKG7 / £35,948 p.a. & London weighting £3000 (if applicable)
IRUK, one of [...]
How to paint with light – A video tutorial
In this month’s issue of emel, we featured the profile of an artist called Julien Breton (also known as Kaalam). His work involves using light and clever stop motion techniques to create Arabic calligraphy masterpieces. You can read the profile here.
I found this informative tutorial by PhotoJoJo, who have pieced together a brilliant guide to [...]
New additions to the magazine in the new year
Having achieved so much in 2010, we have a lot to look forward over the forthcoming issues:
Dr Joel Hayward, Dean of the Royal Airforce School joins us as a Comment writer with his reflections on political and social issues.
We are introducing a brand new Sports section, highlight upcoming tournaments and featuring exclusive interviews with high profile sports [...]
Win tickets to the screening of ‘Slackistan’
Salams and Greetings All,
Our friends over at Ciné lumière at the French Institute in London are always coming out with a whole range of interesting films across a variety of thought provoking subject areas. The latest film to catch our eye is ‘Slackistan’, directed by Hammad Khan who describes the film as a “very personal [...]
Are you a convert or have had a family member convert to Islam?
For one of its future issues, emel is looking to dedicate a feature to the families of converts. Generally, in the Muslim community across the world, converts are welcomed with open arms, but the reality for family members is often very different, some of whom may feel a sense of loss or bereavement. emel is looking [...]
emel is recruiting for a graphic designer
Greetings All,
We’d like to announce a fantastic opportunity for budding creative people out there who would like to get involved with emel. We are currently looking for someone to fill in the position of a graphic designer here at emel HQ in London. We have posted the job description below. If you are interested in [...]
Islamic Relief are recruiting
Greetings All
Our friends over at Islamic Relief have a few job vacancies that have opened up and they have asked us to post their ad here. So here goes -
Following our restructuring, Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is looking for dynamic and passion driven individuals to lead its three respective departments.
As [...]
emel at the GPU 2010 this month
Join the emel team at the Global Peace and Unity event this year at London’s ExCel Centre. You’ll get the chance to meet some high profile faces who will be visiting the stall over the course of the two days. Baba Ali from UmmahFilms will be catching up with us (to promote [...]
2/5 graduates on dole ‘because of courses’
Written by Tabassam Hamid
According to a study by totaljobs.com, two-fifths of graduates end up on the dole following graduation. This news builds on a remorseless barrage of negativity for our aspiring youngsters. It begins at college where poorer students no longer have access to the Education Maintenance Allowance. Then, those who will manage to overcome [...]